Turkey Tags
Montana Turkey Tags
2026
Complete guide to wild turkey tag requirements in Montana - spring and fall season fees, bird limits, requirements, and where to buy your turkey tags online. Montana offers spring Merriam's wild turkey hunting across the eastern prairies and river breaks. OTC spring tags are available. The population is healthy in the river corridor areas and ranching country.
Spring Season Open
Spring Tag: $18 (Resident)
2026 Turkey Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Spring Tag (Resident)
$18
per spring turkey tag
Spring Tag (Nonresident)
$101
per spring turkey tag
Spring Birds (Max)
1
birds per spring season
Fall Season
Closed
No fall turkey season
Season Fees
Montana Turkey Tag Fee Breakdown
Spring Turkey Season
Resident Tag$18.00
Nonresident Tag$101.00
Bag Limit1 bird
OTC spring tag; no established fall season
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your Montana Turkey Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your Montana turkey tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
A valid Montana hunting license is required before purchasing turkey tags. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license. Buy online at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Turkey Tag(s)
Purchase your Montana turkey tag from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks online or at a licensed agent. Spring resident tags are $18. Nonresident spring tags are $101. Purchase online →
3
Review Season Regulations
Check Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's current turkey hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal equipment, calling restrictions, and zone-specific rules. Montana has a spring turkey season. Montana hunting license plus spring turkey tag.
4
Tag Your Harvest Immediately
Upon harvesting a turkey, you must immediately fill out and attach your tag to the bird before moving it. Keep your license and tag on your person at all times while hunting. Record the required information (date, county/zone) as specified on your tag.
Requirements
Montana Turkey Tag Requirements
Montana hunting license plus spring turkey tag.
Important Notes
Montana-Specific Turkey Information
Season runs April–May.
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (fwp.mt.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and season dates directly with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks before hunting.