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2015 Wild Turkey Management Cooperator PatchWith Michigan’s spring turkey season now in full swing, the Michigan DNR reminds hunters of two important spring turkey hunting opportunities.
The commemorative 2015 Wild Turkey Management Cooperator patches are available from the Michigan Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. In a partnership with the DNR, the National Wild Turkey Federation took over the patch program in 2001 and has incorporated a successful youth patch design contest.
Phoebe Talaga of Lake Orion High School was selected as the 2015 Wild Turkey Management Cooperator patch contest winner. The oval patch features a male turkey fanning its feathers. Proceeds from patch sales are used to fund wild turkey-related projects and management in Michigan.
Adult hunters, collectors or other wild turkey enthusiasts may purchase the patch for $5, including postage and handling. Only the current-year patch is available for purchase. You do not have to harvest a turkey to purchase a patch. Please send a check or money order payable to the National Wild Turkey Federation to P.O. Box 8, Orleans, MI 48865. Youth hunters, up to 17 years of age, can receive a free patch by mailing a copy of their spring turkey hunting license to the address listed above.
For more information on the turkey patch program, please email michiganwildturkeypatch@yahoo.com.
The DNR encourages hunters to submit information about their spring turkey hunting experience. Hunters can complete an online turkey hunter survey www.secure1.state.mi.us/wildsurvey/survey.aspx
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With spring turkey season right around the corner, the Michigan DNR reminds hunters who havenít purchased a license yet that spring turkey licenses are still available.
The private land only season in Unit ZZ, which covers southern Michigan, runs April 20-May 3 and several licenses remain available.
"Michigan has been ranked in the top 10 in the nation for turkey harvest on an annual basis by the National Wild Turkey Federation," said Al Stewart, DNR upland game bird specialist. "The DNR's goal for the spring turkey season is to maximize hunting opportunities and maintain satisfactory hunting experiences. Over the years, Michigan has consistently exceeded turkey hunter satisfaction goals."
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2015 Turkey Cooperator Patch The Michigan DNR encourages hunters to think spring and get in the turkey hunting spirit by purchasing a wild turkey cooperator patch.
The 2015 turkey patch, designed by Phoebe Talaga of Lake Orion High School, is now available for purchase. The Michigan Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, in partnership with the DNR, coordinates the wild turkey patch program. Proceeds from patch sales are used to fund wild turkey-related projects and management in Michigan.
Young hunters, 17 years old and younger, who have a valid wild turkey hunting license, may receive a free patch. To receive a patch, please send name and complete address, along with a legible copy of the youthís valid wild turkey hunting license, to National Wild Turkey Federation, Wild Turkey Patch Program, P.O. Box 8, Orleans, MI 48865. Please allow four to six weeks for delivery. If you have questions, please e-mail michiganwildturkeypatch@yahoo.com.
Adult hunters, collectors and other interested individuals may purchase the patch for $5, including postage and handling. Only the current-year patch is available for purchase. You do not have to harvest a turkey to purchase a patch. Send orders to the address above and please make check or money order payable to the National Wild Turkey Federation.
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The Michigan DNR announced that spring turkey hunting applications are now on sale through Saturday, Feb 1. The 2015 spring turkey season runs April 20 through May 31, with several different hunt periods to choose from.
"Hunters looking for the greatest flexibility may wish to purchase a Hunt 234 license. You can buy this license starting March 16, no application required, and it's valid from May 4-31. It's valid for all open areas of the state except the public lands of southern Michigan," said DNR upland game bird specialist Al Stewart. "Spring turkey hunting is a big deal here in Michigan. We're ranked seventh in the nation for turkey harvest, harvesting over 30,000 turkeys."
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Indiana's 45th annual spring turkey hunting begins Wednesday (April 23) statewide.Indiana's 45th annual spring turkey hunting begins Wednesday (April 23) statewide, and DNR wildlife research biologist Steve Backs is expecting harvest results similar to last year.
Hunters can kill one male or bearded turkey in the spring season, which runs through May 11. A two-day youth season this past weekend gave young hunters a chance to bag a bird before the regular season opened.
In 2013, hunters harvested 11,374 birds in 89 of Indianaís 92 counties. Harrison County led the way with 512 birds.