Turkey Tags
North Carolina Turkey Tags
2026
Complete guide to wild turkey tag requirements in North Carolina — spring and fall season fees, bird limits, requirements, and where to buy your turkey tags online. North Carolina has excellent Eastern wild turkey hunting and is one of the best states for spring turkey. Tags are included with the resident hunting license. The mountains, Piedmont, and coastal plain all hold good bird populations.
Spring Season Open
2026 Turkey Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Spring Tag (Resident)
See agency
Contact agency for fees
Spring Tag (Nonresident)
$40
per spring turkey tag
Spring Birds (Max)
2
birds per spring season
Fall Season
Closed
No fall turkey season
Season Fees
North Carolina Turkey Tag Fee Breakdown
Spring Turkey Season
Nonresident Tag$40.00
Bag Limit2 birds
Tag included with resident hunting license
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your North Carolina Turkey Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your North Carolina turkey tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
A valid North Carolina hunting license is required before purchasing turkey tags. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license. Buy online at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Turkey Tag(s)
Purchase your North Carolina turkey tag from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission online or at a licensed agent. Nonresident spring tags are $40. Purchase online →
3
Review Season Regulations
Check North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's current turkey hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal equipment, calling restrictions, and zone-specific rules. North Carolina has a spring turkey season. North Carolina hunting license required.
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
North Carolina Turkey Tag Requirements
North Carolina hunting license required.
Important Notes
North Carolina-Specific Turkey Information
Season typically runs mid-April through May.
Source: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (www.ncwildlife.org).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and season dates directly with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission before hunting.