Arizona · Wild turkey

Turkey season in Arizona.

Arizona is the only state with substantial huntable populations of two subspecies — Merriam's across the high country (Mogollon Rim, Kaibab Plateau) and the rare Gould's in the southeastern sky islands. Both peak later than typical due to elevation. Gould's hunts are limited-permit and competitive.

Subspecies: Merriam's · Gould's

Zone

Northern AZ Merriam's (Mogollon Rim & Kaibab)

Subspecies

Merriam's

Season note

Arizona's spring Merriam's season typically runs late April into mid-May; the limited-permit Gould's season runs later, into May, in the southeastern sky islands.

Arizona Game and Fish Department

Zone

Southeastern AZ Gould's (Sky Islands)

Subspecies

Gould's

Season note

Limited-quota Gould's hunts in the Chiricahua, Galiuro, and Pinaleño ranges run May into early June, timed to peak breeding and post-breed gobbling at elevation.

Arizona Game and Fish Department

Source

Data sourced from Arizona Game and Fish Department wild turkey program reports.

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