Turkey Tags
Tennessee Turkey Tags
2026
Complete guide to wild turkey tag requirements in Tennessee - spring and fall season fees, bird limits, requirements, and where to buy your turkey tags online. Tennessee has exceptional wild turkey hunting and is consistently ranked among the top states for spring turkey. Tags are included with the resident hunting license. The state's rugged terrain and hardwood forests provide ideal habitat.
Spring Season Open
2026 Turkey Tag Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Spring Tag (Resident)
See agency
Contact agency for fees
Spring Tag (Nonresident)
$75
per spring turkey tag
Spring Birds (Max)
4
birds per spring season
Fall Season
Closed
No fall turkey season
Season Fees
Tennessee Turkey Tag Fee Breakdown
Spring Turkey Season
Nonresident Tag$75.00
Bag Limit4 birds
Tag included with resident hunting license
Step-by-Step
How to Get Your Tennessee Turkey Tag
Follow these steps to purchase and properly use your Tennessee turkey tag for the 2026 season.
1
Purchase Your Base Hunting License
A valid Tennessee hunting license is required before purchasing turkey tags. Residents and nonresidents must purchase the appropriate base license. Buy online at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website or at a licensed sporting goods retailer.
2
Purchase Your Turkey Tag(s)
Purchase your Tennessee turkey tag from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency online or at a licensed agent. Nonresident spring tags are $75. Purchase online →
3
Review Season Regulations
Check Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's current turkey hunting regulations for season dates, legal shooting hours, legal equipment, calling restrictions, and zone-specific rules. Tennessee has a spring turkey season. Tennessee 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
Tennessee Turkey Tag Requirements
Tennessee hunting license required.
Important Notes
Tennessee-Specific Turkey Information
Season runs late March–May with one of the highest bag limits in the Southeast.
Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (www.tn.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and season dates directly with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency before hunting.