Sub-species: Eastern
Tags: Over the counter plus some limited quota opportunities
Application Period: Nov 28 deadline
Electronic or Print at Home Fulfillment: YES
Hunter Education Required: Yes for ages 12-15 and all first-time hunters
Limit: 3 bearded turkeys per year (including Fall) but only 1 per day
2026 Spring Season Dates: April 11-26 (ends at noon); April 27 – May 16 (ends at sunset)
Special Youth Hunt: April 4-5 – limit one bearded bird per weekend
Special Disabled Hunt: No
Decoys Allowed: Yes
Tagging Instructions: All wild turkeys killed in the fall or spring seasons must be reported using the telephone, mobile app, or internet reporting system.
Noteworthy Restrictions: Legal hunting hours end at 12 noon during the first half of the season. Hunting hours end at sunset during the last 20 days of season. Sunday hunting is restricted on public lands. Shotguns must only use #2 shot and smaller. Local firearms ordinances may also apply.
Virginia Division of Wildlife Resources
804-367-1000
Licenses Needed to Hunt Turkeys
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Resident - Hunting License $23
Age 16 & older.
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Resident - Hunting License Junior Combo $16
Age 12-15. Includes turkey license.
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Resident - Deer / Turkey License $23
Age 16 & older.
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Nonresident - Hunting License $111
Age 16 & older.
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Nonresident - 3 Day Hunting License $60
Age 16 & older.
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Nonresident - Hunting License Junior Combo $31
Under age 16. Includes turkey license.
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Nonresident - Deer / Turkey License $86
Age 16 & older.
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