Wild Turkey Hunt

2026 Turkey Hunting Season Dates

  • May 11 to May 23, 2026
  • No hunting on Sundays

Location

  • Riley Brook is located in Wildlife Management Zone (WMZ) 6.
  • You must apply for and hunt only in the WMZ specified on your licence.

Licensing & Draw

  • Residents must apply to the Wild Turkey Draw, which runs for 4 weeks ending the last Friday in February.
  • Draw fee: $6.00 + HST
  • Apply online via the Fish and Wildlife Licensing System or at SNB offices.
  • If selected, you must purchase your Wild Turkey Licence and blue tag.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Complete the online Wild Turkey Hunting Course (~20 minutes).
  • Must have:
    • Firearms Safety / Hunter Education Course (for gun hunters), or
    • Bowhunter Education Course (for bow/crossbow hunters).
  • Hunters born before Jan 1, 1981 may use a previous hunting licence as proof of experience.

Harvest Reporting

  • Mandatory Turkey Harvest Report Form due by June 14, 2026.
  • Available online or included in your licence package.

Land Access

  • Written permission is required to hunt on agricultural land.