When does turkey season open in California?

The earliest turkey season in California for 2026-2027 opens on November 14, 2026.

California Deer & Turkey Season Dates

2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for California.

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Turkey

Season	Dates	Weapon
Fall Turkey Season	Nov 14, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026	any
Spring Turkey Junior Hunt (early weekend)	Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027	any
Spring Turkey General Season	Mar 27, 2027 – May 2, 2027	general season
Spring Turkey Archery-Only Season	May 3, 2027 – May 16, 2027	archery
Spring Turkey Junior Hunt (archery window)	May 3, 2027 – May 16, 2027	archery

Fall Turkey Season: 1 either-sex/day; 2 per fall season

Spring Turkey Junior Hunt (early weekend): Additional junior-only hunt junior hunters only

Spring Turkey General Season: 3 per spring season (combined general + archery) bearded/male turkeys only

Spring Turkey Archery-Only Season: 3 per spring season (combined general + archery) bearded/male turkeys only; archery only

Spring Turkey Junior Hunt (archery window): Additional junior-only hunt junior hunters only; archery only

Turkey source: wildlife.ca.gov

Mule Deer

A

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Jul 11, 2026 – Aug 2, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Aug 8, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026	general season

B-1

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	general season

B-2

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	general season

B-3

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	general season

B-4

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Jul 25, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Aug 22, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026	general season

B-5

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	general season

B-6

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

C-1

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

C-2

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

C-3

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

C-4

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

D-10

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	general season

D-11

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026	general season

D-12

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026	general season

D-13

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026	general season

D-14

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026	general season

D-15

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026	general season

D-16

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 24, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026	general season

D-17

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 10, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026	general season

D-19

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026	general season

D-3

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026	general season

D-4

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026	general season

D-5

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026	general season

D-6

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026	general season

D-7

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026	general season

D-8

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	general season

D-9

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026	general season

X-1

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-10

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-12

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-2

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-3a

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-3b

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-4

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-5a

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-5b

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-6a

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-6b

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-7a

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-7b

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-8

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-9a

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-9b

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

X-9c

Season	Dates	Weapon	Bag limit
Archery Deer Season	Aug 15, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026	archery
General Deer Season	Oct 17, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026	general season

Archery Deer Season: Area-specific archery hunt (CDFW area-archery schedule)

Mule Deer source: wildlife.ca.gov

Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the California state wildlife agency before you hunt.

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