Hamilton Reef
11-13-2006, 02:47 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 13, 2006
Contact:
Al Stewart 517-373-1263
Ann Wilson 517-335-3014
2007 Spring Wild Turkey Season Dates and Quotas Set
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC), at its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, approved the dates and quotas for the 2007 spring wild turkey season. A total 118,440 licenses (53,440 general and 65,000 private) will be available through a lottery.
In the Upper Peninsula, Units M, MA, N and O have been combined into a single unit (M), and the legal hunting area has been expanded to include previously unhunted areas where turkeys now are established. In addition, new boundary lines follow major highways, making it easier for hunters to be certain of hunting locations. The season length in the U.P. also has been increased.
In southern Michigan, wild turkey populations continue to expand their ancestral range. Hunt units in this part of the state have been consolidated and quotas have been increased to provide fewer constraints to hunters in this region.
Statewide, approximately 48,702 square miles will be open for the spring season.
“Wild turkey populations have expanded in much of Michigan, and hunters have requested more hunting opportunity,” said DNR Upland Game Bird Specialist Al Stewart, who added the recommendations approved by the NRC will provide additional recreational opportunity without impacting the quality of spring turkey hunting.
Hunters may apply for a general limited quota license or purchase a Guaranteed Hunt Period (Hunt No. 234) license between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2007, to participate in the spring wild turkey hunting season. Hunters also may apply online at www.michigan.gov/dnr. Unsuccessful applicants in the limited quota units will be eligible to purchase a Guaranteed Hunt Period license or a leftover license in person at any license dealer on a first-come, first-served basis for a one-week period beginning March 8 at 10 a.m. EDT. Any limited quota licenses that remain as of March 15 at 10 a.m. EDT will be available for purchase over the counter by individuals who did not apply for a spring turkey license. These licenses will be sold until the quota is met. A hunter may purchase only one spring turkey hunting license.
The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural resources for current and future generations.
November 13, 2006
Contact:
Al Stewart 517-373-1263
Ann Wilson 517-335-3014
2007 Spring Wild Turkey Season Dates and Quotas Set
The Michigan Natural Resources Commission (NRC), at its regular monthly meeting last Thursday, approved the dates and quotas for the 2007 spring wild turkey season. A total 118,440 licenses (53,440 general and 65,000 private) will be available through a lottery.
In the Upper Peninsula, Units M, MA, N and O have been combined into a single unit (M), and the legal hunting area has been expanded to include previously unhunted areas where turkeys now are established. In addition, new boundary lines follow major highways, making it easier for hunters to be certain of hunting locations. The season length in the U.P. also has been increased.
In southern Michigan, wild turkey populations continue to expand their ancestral range. Hunt units in this part of the state have been consolidated and quotas have been increased to provide fewer constraints to hunters in this region.
Statewide, approximately 48,702 square miles will be open for the spring season.
“Wild turkey populations have expanded in much of Michigan, and hunters have requested more hunting opportunity,” said DNR Upland Game Bird Specialist Al Stewart, who added the recommendations approved by the NRC will provide additional recreational opportunity without impacting the quality of spring turkey hunting.
Hunters may apply for a general limited quota license or purchase a Guaranteed Hunt Period (Hunt No. 234) license between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2007, to participate in the spring wild turkey hunting season. Hunters also may apply online at www.michigan.gov/dnr. Unsuccessful applicants in the limited quota units will be eligible to purchase a Guaranteed Hunt Period license or a leftover license in person at any license dealer on a first-come, first-served basis for a one-week period beginning March 8 at 10 a.m. EDT. Any limited quota licenses that remain as of March 15 at 10 a.m. EDT will be available for purchase over the counter by individuals who did not apply for a spring turkey license. These licenses will be sold until the quota is met. A hunter may purchase only one spring turkey hunting license.
The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural resources for current and future generations.