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Check your drawing results for the spring turkey hunting season today. Find results at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses, on the DNR Hunt Fish App or by calling 517-284-9453 (WILD).
If successfully drawn, licenses can be purchased online, over the counter at a license agent or in the app.
Applied for a license but were not drawn? Mark your calendars! Hunters who were unsuccessful in the drawing can purchase a leftover license on Monday, March 18, at 10 a.m.
Remaining leftover turkey licenses will go on sale to everyone Monday, March 25, at 10 a.m. Licenses are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee that leftover licenses will be available for any hunt unit.
If you’re looking for a license that provides flexible hunting options, Hunt 0234 might be for you. Learn more about this hunt and season dates in the 2024 Michigan Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations Summary.
Hunters know how good it feels to plop onto the ground after hours of trekking through the wild lands. They also know that it doesn’t take long for that relaxing sit to become irritating as the hard ground, rocks, sticks, and dampness put a crimp in the comfort. That’s why ALPS OutdoorZ, the premiere manufacturer of extreme-duty hunting packs and outdoor gear, developed the all-new Summit Trail Seat. Read more
Thursday, March 28 at 8 a.m. and noon
Rooster Ranch in Ubly
This pheasant hunt is open to any teacher or school district employee. Participants can choose to hunt the morning session (8 a.m.-noon) or the afternoon session (noon-3:30 p.m.).
The day will start with an introduction to shooting safety and end with a guided, three-bird pheasant. Participants are required to have ammo (two boxes of target loads) and hunter orange (at least a hat) and be appropriately dressed for the weather. Participants are encouraged to bring their own shotgun (no hammer guns, please).
Cost is $65, which includes experienced guides and dogs, a meal and an annual Pheasants Forever membership.
Sunday, March 24 at 8 a.m. and noon
Muzzy Pheasant Farm in Corunna
This pheasant hunt is open to any youth ages 12-17. Participants can choose to hunt the morning session (8-11:30 a.m.) or the afternoon session (noon-3:30 p.m.). The day will start with an introduction to shooting safety and end with a guided, three-bird pheasant hunt.
Participants are required to have hunter safety certification and hunter orange (at least a hat) and be appropriately dressed for the weather. A parent or guardian must also be in attendance. Participants are encouraged to bring their own shotgun (no hammer guns, please).
Cost is $45, which includes ammo, dogs and dog handlers, a meal and an annual youth Pheasants Forever membership.
UHP teaches the importance of hunting to wildlife management students at 103 colleges across North America
Throughout the 2023-2024 school year, Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program spanned the continent from the University of Northern British Columbia to Maryland’s Bowie State University down to the University of Florida and Texas A&M, and 99 more schools. Delta’s UHP continued its trend of rapid growth since its formal inception in 2017, achieving a record of 103 universities this year, with a total of 447 students in the program.
During the past 25 years, the backgrounds of most college students seeking degrees in wildlife management and biology have shifted. Previously, the majority of students seeking those degrees grew up in hunting and fishing families, or at a minimum, had exposure to outdoor pursuits. Today, however, it’s estimated that 70% of students pursuing these career paths have little or no prior exposure to hunting. Read more
Help is on the way to bolster habitat for elk, mule deer, black bears, turkey, quail and other wildlife in California.
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and its partners allocated $1,283,263 for 20 different projects ranging from habitat stewardship and wildlife management work to hunter education and mentored youth hunts, as well as youth trap shooting, air rifle and archery teams. RMEF allocated $331,132 that leveraged $952,131 in partner funding.
“Among other things, we’re excited to support two research projects to further scientific elk knowledge. One of them places GPS collars on tule elk to monitor their movement and challenges with road barriers north of Sacramento,” said Blake Henning, RMEF chief conservation officer. “The other focuses on bull elk population dynamics, habitat use, migration corridors and survival in northern California just south of the Oregon border.” Read more
New Adult Hunter Weekend: Learn to Hunt Spring Wild TurkeyPierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings The Michigan State Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation presents this event for new adult hunters to learn to hunt wild turkey. Cost is $200, which includes two nights’ lodging at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute (Meadow Lodge Housing Unit), evening dinner, breakfast snacks, lunch and evening wild game sampling. Pierce Cedar Creek Institute has 740 acres of prime habitat, managed for all sorts of wildlife. This event will be limited to 10 new hunters (two hunters per mentor) and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For questions, contact Jen Davis at 734-680-6049 or Register for event ? |
This event is presented as part of a partnership agreement between the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the National Wild Turkey Federation, with DNR funding support.
Warne Scope Mounts, a pioneer in the shooting accessories industry, proudly unveils the Warne Shotgun Rib Mount. Designed and manufactured entirely in the USA, this revolutionary mount offers unprecedented versatility and ease of use, catering to the needs of shotgun enthusiasts across various disciplines.
Crafted from lightweight aircraft-grade aluminum, the Warne Shotgun Rib Mount features an adjustable design that seamlessly fits most shotgun vent ribs. The proprietary clamp ensures effortless installation, securely attaching directly to vented rib barrels without the need of drilling or tapping the shotgun. This innovative mounting solution provides a low-profile universal mounting plate compatible with most popular red dot sights, including reflex, MICRO® and ACRO® interfaces. Read more
This innovative project features man’s best friend. For people in the armed forces, not only do K9 units play a crucial role in helping them accomplish their mission, but they also become an important support system almost like family.
Dark Systems has developed a protective helmet for K9s in military, hunting, and police applications. They are designed to protect from excessive UV light, dense brush, smoke inhalation and can be used after eye surgery.
The helmet shown above is their Fourth of July special edition DarkFighter helmet, which showcases TWN’s WTP-1079 Battle Worn Color pattern. Dark Systems is also using our camo patterns for mission-critical tactical operations.
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