What are the dates for turkey season in Michigan?
What type of land can I hunt with a general license?
| Hunt Unit | Season Dates | License Quota |
|---|---|---|
| G | Sept. 15 – Nov. 14 | 200 |
| GB | Sept. 15 – Nov. 14 | 250 |
| GC | Sept. 15 – Nov. 14 | 200 |
| J | Sept. 15 – Nov. 14 | 1,500 |
When did turkey hunting start in Michigan?
Michigan’s first regulated, modern-day turkey hunting season was held in November 1965. Spring turkey hunting, the traditional time to pursue the birds, was established in 1968 in several northern Lower Peninsula counties.
How long is spring turkey season in Michigan?
Spring turkey hunting licenses From Jan. 1 – Feb. 1, hunters may apply for one limited-quota license, for a specific spring turkey hunt unit during specific season dates.
What is the biggest turkey shot in Michigan?
32 pounds
Teresa Pietrowski of Petersburg, Mich., has bagged a record Michigan wild turkey weighing a whopping 32 pounds. “It’s pretty overwhelming for my first time turkey hunting and my first turkey,” said Pietrowski yesterday in the understatement of the week. “It’s pretty incredible.”
Can you shoot a turkey from a tree stand?
Choosing Your Turkey Hunting Method You’ll either be in a ground blind of some sort or exposed on the ground. You could hunt them from a tree stand, but it’s not as common for spring turkey hunting season.
Can you bait turkey in Michigan?
It is illegal to use bait to aid in the harvest of a wild turkey in Michigan. Providing recreational or supplemental turkey feed is legal, but not recommended in areas with lower annual snowfall or when snow depths are below four inches.
Can you shoot a hen turkey in Michigan?
You are allowed one turkey per fall turkey license and can shoot hens if one desires. You can purchase one license a day until quotas are met and the quotas for each Hunt Unit are listed on page 9 on the Michigan Wild Turkey Hunting Guide.
Can you bait turkeys in Michigan?
Where is the best turkey hunting in Michigan?
The following state game areas are suggested locations for prime spring turkey hunting opportunities:
- Allegan State Game Area.
- Barry State Game Area.
- Boyle Lake State Game Area.
- Crane Pond State Game Area.
- Lost Nation State Game Area.
- Sharonville State Game Area.
- Three Rivers State Game Area.
Can you shoot a turkey in a tree?
Wild turkey prohibitions should include the words it is illegal to shoot a turkey in a tree. Maine makes it illegal. Many states prohibit it. A good number of states don’t.
How much does a trophy turkey weigh?
The Eastern is the heaviest of turkeys and can weigh over 25 pounds. Occasionally, hunters have been known to rest a hand on the turkey just before its weight is read from the scale. Keep an eye out for that and weigh your Tom.
How do you score a turkey in Michigan?
Total Score: The formula for overall score is: weight (lbs. and oz.) plus 10 times the spur length (r&1) plus 2 X beard length.