Maine's Growing Turkey Population
Maine's wild turkey population has grown significantly over the past few decades. What started as a small transplanted flock has turned into a thriving population that has expanded across much of the state. Turkeys are now found in farmland edges, hardwood ridges, and mixed forest throughout central and southern Maine, with the population continuing to push northward.
A note about our location: Wadleigh Mountain Camps sits in far northern Maine, near Wildlife Management Districts 2, 5, and 6. For fall turkey hunting, WMDs 1, 2, 4, 5, and 9 are closed. That means fall turkey hunting right around camp is limited. However, Bob can guide you in open WMDs nearby — WMD 6 is open for fall turkey with a 1-bird limit, and other accessible WMDs in the region also offer fall hunting opportunities.
The real opportunity up here is the spring season. Spring turkey hunting is open across the entire state, including WMDs 1 through 6, and May in the Maine woods is a beautiful time to be calling gobblers. Both shotgun and archery equipment are allowed in both seasons.
Two Seasons, Two Experiences
The fall season runs from mid-September into early November and offers a different kind of turkey hunting. You're working flocks — breaking them up and calling scattered birds back together. It's a challenge that rewards patience and good calling. Both toms and hens are legal in the fall, depending on the WMD.
Spring is the classic turkey hunting experience. Gobblers are fired up, responding to calls, and strutting for hens. There's nothing like hearing a tom sound off on a May morning in the Maine woods. The spring season is open statewide, so we can hunt right here in the north country. Only bearded turkeys are legal in the spring.
Both seasons allow shotgun and archery equipment. If you've never taken a turkey with a bow, the spring season is an incredible challenge — you need to call that bird in tight, and there's no hiding from those eyes.
Fall 2026 Turkey Season
General Fall Season
Dates: September 14, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Archery or shotgun
WMDs 15-17, 20-25
Dates: September 14, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Limits: 5 turkeys
WMD 26
Dates: September 14, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Limits: 3 turkeys
WMD 28
Dates: September 14, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Limits: 2 turkeys
WMDs 3, 6-8, 10-14, 18, 19, 27, 29
Dates: September 14, 2026 – November 7, 2026
Limits: 1 turkey
WMDs 1, 2, 4, 5, 9 are closed for fall turkey hunting.
Spring 2027 Turkey Season
Youth Days
Dates: April 30, 2027 – May 1, 2027
All Hunters
Dates: May 3, 2027 – June 5, 2027
WMDs 7, 9-29
Dates: May 3, 2027 – June 5, 2027
Limits: 2 bearded turkeys
WMDs 1-6, 8
Dates: May 3, 2027 – June 5, 2027
Limits: 1 bearded turkey
All WMDs open for spring turkey. Bearded turkeys only.
How We Hunt Turkey
Spring Calling
The classic approach — roosting birds the evening before, setting up in the dark, and calling gobblers into range at first light. Nothing beats hearing a tom thunder back at you on a quiet May morning.
Fall Flock Hunting
Locate a flock, scatter the birds, then set up and call them back together. Fall turkeys are wary and the hunting is a real challenge, but the reward is a unique and exciting experience.
Archery
Taking a turkey with a bow is one of the hardest things you can do in the woods. Both seasons allow archery equipment. We set up ground blinds and decoys to bring birds in close for the shot.
What's Included
Experienced Guide
Over 40 years in the Maine woods. Bob knows the terrain, the birds, and how to put you in the right spot.
Lodging at Camp
Comfortable accommodations at Wadleigh Mountain Camps. Rest up between early morning hunts.
Home-Cooked Meals
Three meals a day — early breakfasts, packed lunches, and hot suppers after the hunt.
Scouting
Pre-season scouting to locate flocks and roosting areas so you're set up in the right place on day one.
Calls & Decoys
We have everything you need. Bring your own calls if you have them, or use ours.
All Experience Levels
First-time turkey hunters and seasoned veterans alike are welcome. We'll tailor the hunt to your experience.
Plan Your Turkey Hunt
Interested in a spring gobbler hunt or fall turkey season? Give me a call or send a message — I get back to everyone.