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p>Beginning Feb. 19, hunters can apply for spring turkey reserved hunts by visiting on.IN.gov/reservedhunt.

The online method is the only way to apply for the hunts listed below. No late entries will be accepted. Applicants must possess a hunting license that is valid for the hunt for which they are applying. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 17.

Hunters will be selected through a random computerized drawing. An email will be sent to all applicants when draws have been completed. Applicants will be able to view draw results online within two weeks after the application period closes March 17.

Spring turkey hunts on Fish & Wildlife areas (FWAs):

• Atterbury FWA`
• Aukiki Wetland Conservation Area
• Crosley FWA
• Deer Creek FWA
• Fairbanks Landing FWA
• Goose Pond FWA
• Glendale FWA
• Hillenbrand FWA
• Hovey Lake FWA
• J.E. Roush Lake FWA
• Jasper-Pulaski FWA
• Kingsbury FWA
• LaSalle FWA
• Pigeon River FWA
• Sugar Ridge FWA
• Tri-County FWA
• Willow Slough FWA
• Winamac FWA

Spring turkey hunts on National Wildlife Refuges (NWRs):

• Big Oaks NWR
• Muscatatuck NWR
• Muscatatuck NWR: Youth Turkey
Spring turkey hunts on State Parks and Lakes:
• Mississinewa Lake
• Salamonie Lake

Spring turkey hunts on Indiana Private Land Access (IPLA) sites in the following counties:

• Bartholomew
• Cass
• Greene
• Harrison
• LaPorte
• Ripley
• Scott
• Starke
• Steuben
• Sullivan

Please note that only one application per hunt is allowed. No changes can be made once an application is submitted.

The application process is now consolidated into the online services website along with licenses, CheckIN Game, and HIP registration. An online account is not required to apply, but a Customer ID number is needed.

In the online system, hunts without a registration fee will follow the same process as those with a fee. Applicants must add a hunt to their cart and place an order to submit their application. If the transaction total is $0, the applicant will not be asked to enter credit card information.

To view draw results, applicants can log into their online services account or click “View hunt draw results” at on.IN.gov/reservedhunt, which also includes more detailed information.

MDNR Report

Applications for the 2024 spring turkey hunting season are $5 and can be purchased at any license agent, online at eLicense or through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app.

The application period will be open through Feb. 1. Drawing results will be available March 11.

Find season dates and regulations in the 2024 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations Summary. For questions about applying for a spring turkey license, call 517-284-9453 (WILD).

MDNR Report

The Michigan DNR urges sportsmen to help it monitor turkey populations by participating in the new annual wild turkey brood survey.

From July 1 to Aug. 31, watch for turkey hens with young (a brood) or any other turkeys and fill out the survey with seven short questions to help us better understand how turkey populations are doing in Michigan. The more participation and reports we get, the better the data will be.

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Visit the wild turkey brood survey website for more information. The survey will only be available during the open period between July 1 and Aug. 31. Please provide a valid email address when submitting observations in the survey.

The Michigan wild turkey brood survey is part of a multistate survey that is supported by the National Wild Turkey Federation. For questions about the survey or turkeys in Michigan, contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-WILD (9453) or DNR-Wildlife@Michigan.gov.

IDNR Report

Youth under age 18 on the day of their hunt may apply March 20-31 for reserved youth turkey hunts on DNR properties during the youth turkey hunting season.

The 2023 youth turkey hunting season is April 22-23.

Interested youth hunters or an adult representing them must register in person or by phone during regular office hours for the property they wish to hunt.  

More information about the participating properties and youth turkey hunt regulations is at http://bit.ly/3Zquj5y.