Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the spring turkey hunting application period opened Sunday, Jan. 1.
“If you are looking to hunt one of the limited-license turkey hunts, make sure to apply,” said DNR upland game bird specialist Al Stewart. “If you’re looking for broader statewide options in your hunt, you may want to wait and purchase Hunt 234.”
Now through Feb. 1, a $5 spring turkey application may be purchased anywhere hunting licenses are sold or online at www.mdnr-elicense.com.
Hunters may purchase only one spring turkey hunting license.
The 2017 spring turkey season runs April 17 through May 31, with several different hunt periods to choose from. The Spring Turkey Digest explains regulations, season dates and hunt units.
Hunt 234 licenses go on sale over the counter March 20, with no application required. Hunt 234 offers the most days to hunt, as it is valid May 1-31 and is open statewide except on public land in southern Michigan.
"In Michigan, spring turkey season is a big deal,” said Stewart. “We're ranked seventh in the nation for turkey harvest, harvesting over 30,000 turkeys while providing a variety of quality hunting options.” For more information about spring turkey hunting visit www.michigan.gov/turkey.
