Thunderhead
01-30-2008, 04:56 PM
Pursuant to act:12A, Paragraph:C Section:8
DNR Policy Regarding Winter Storm Conditions Adversly Affecting Michigan Wildlife.
An emergency meeting of the NRC in Lansing today resulted in the following changes to Michigans 2008 Spring Turkey Season.
Effective Immediatly:
It has been determined that the conditions of the 2008 Winter Severity Index concerning wildlife survival rates have been meet with recent adverse winter weather severely affecting Michigans Wild Turkey populations in many of Michigans counties resulting in massive Turkey loss.
Due to the recent severe winter weather conditions affecting Michigan, the Spring Turkey season has been moved up two weeks.
New Hunt dates are as follows:
Hunt 301, commonly refered to as the early season, will now begin May 1st and run thru May 25th.
Due to the severity of the recent winter weather and the resulting conditions of the flocks, only turkeys with beards 3" and under will be allowed to be harvested.
Hunt 234, commonly reffered to as the late season, has been cancelled.
No refunds will be offered and licences already purchased will be honored for the upcomming fall hunt whereas the choice of a tom or a hen may be harvested. Again, this hunt will be limited to hens and toms with beards no longer than 3".
This temporary restriction will ensure healthy Turkey populations for future seasons.
The office of the Michigan Dept. Of Natural Resources deeply regrets any inconvience this may cause hunters that have already purchased their 2008 Spring Turkey licences but feels that due to the circumstances and the resulting decimation of Michigan Turkey populations this action is appropriate and necessary.
Penalties for violating this restriction will include fines of 2000.00 and revocation of hunting priviliges for 3 years.
Reference: 2004 Wildlife Weather Survival Studies. Michigan State University. DNR Mandate 1:7.88 Par.19 1972
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DNR Policy Regarding Winter Storm Conditions Adversly Affecting Michigan Wildlife.
An emergency meeting of the NRC in Lansing today resulted in the following changes to Michigans 2008 Spring Turkey Season.
Effective Immediatly:
It has been determined that the conditions of the 2008 Winter Severity Index concerning wildlife survival rates have been meet with recent adverse winter weather severely affecting Michigans Wild Turkey populations in many of Michigans counties resulting in massive Turkey loss.
Due to the recent severe winter weather conditions affecting Michigan, the Spring Turkey season has been moved up two weeks.
New Hunt dates are as follows:
Hunt 301, commonly refered to as the early season, will now begin May 1st and run thru May 25th.
Due to the severity of the recent winter weather and the resulting conditions of the flocks, only turkeys with beards 3" and under will be allowed to be harvested.
Hunt 234, commonly reffered to as the late season, has been cancelled.
No refunds will be offered and licences already purchased will be honored for the upcomming fall hunt whereas the choice of a tom or a hen may be harvested. Again, this hunt will be limited to hens and toms with beards no longer than 3".
This temporary restriction will ensure healthy Turkey populations for future seasons.
The office of the Michigan Dept. Of Natural Resources deeply regrets any inconvience this may cause hunters that have already purchased their 2008 Spring Turkey licences but feels that due to the circumstances and the resulting decimation of Michigan Turkey populations this action is appropriate and necessary.
Penalties for violating this restriction will include fines of 2000.00 and revocation of hunting priviliges for 3 years.
Reference: 2004 Wildlife Weather Survival Studies. Michigan State University. DNR Mandate 1:7.88 Par.19 1972
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