2016 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest - PDF document

Application Period: Jan. 1 - Feb. 1, 2020 RAP (Report All Poaching): Call or Text (800) 292-7800Michigan.gov/TurkeyTo receive hunting application reminders via text message, text, “MIDNR HUNTAPP” to “64468 Reminders license irequire- Ig a - Irawing results posted March 16Visit Michigan.gov/Turkey 2020 MICHIGAN SPRING TURKEY DIGEST 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 SPRING TURKEY HUNTING2020 SPRING TURKEY HUNTING 15 2020AprilMayJuneDatea.m.p.m.a.m.p.m.a.m.p.m.5:578:035:288:325:568:045:288:335:548:055:278:345:538:065:278:355:528:075:268:355:508:085:268:365:498:095:268:375:488:105:478:11105:468:125:458:145:438:155:428:16145:418:175:408:18165:398:195:388:205:378:215:378:225:368:235:358:24226:107:535:338:256:087:545:338:26246:077:555:338:26256:057:565:328:27266:047:575:318:286:027:585:318:29286:017:595:308:306:008:005:298:315:588:025:298:32 5:288:32Zone A Hunting Hours TableOne-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour before sunset (adjusted for daylight-saving Hunting Hours Actual legal hunting hours (one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour before sunset) for Zone A are printed in the table. To determine the opening (a.m.) or closing (p.m.) time in another zone, add the minutes shown on the map for the zone to the time from the Zone A Hunting Hours Table. The hunting hour listed in the table re�ects EST adjusted for daylight-saving time where appropriate. If you are hunting in Gogebic, Iron, Dickinson or Menominee counties (Central Standard Time), you must make an additional adjustment to the printed time by subtracting one hour. 16 One bearded turkey per licensed hunter. It is unlawful to take or possess a turkey that does not have a beard, or tag a bird you did not kill. urkeys may not be taken while they are in a tree.urkey hunters may use a bow and arrow, a crossbow, a �rearm that �res a �xed shotgun shell, or a muzzleloading shotgun. Pneumatic guns are legal when using ammunition containing no. 4 shot or smaller. It is illegal to use or carry a�eld any other �rearm. The prohibition on carrying any other type of �rearm does not apply to pistols carried under authority of a concealed pistol license, or under a speci�c exception from the CPL requirement. When hunting wild turkey, a person shall not use or carry a�eld any ammunition except shotgun shells loaded with no. 4 or smaller shot or no. 4 or smaller loose shot for use in muzzleloading shotguns. Non-toxic shot is recommended for the least 14 inches in length, tipped with a broadhead point at 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest GENERAL INFORMATION 19 2020 Spring Turkey WorkshopsThe DNR, Michigan Wild Turkey Hunters Association (MWTHA), National WildTurkey Federation (NWTF), and other groups are offering wild turkey hunter orientation courses. A fee may be charged, and space may be limited. For details contact: Workshop Information and Contacts Williams Gun Sight Company, Davison, MI Flint River Chapter, NWTFJim Miller, jmmturkey@att.net, 810-513-9820 Rose Lake Shooting Range, East Lansing, MI Michigan State Chapter, NWTFLearn to Hunt Wild Turkey and Shotgun Patterning Day Steve Sharp, ssharp@nwtf.net, 517-930-0947Must register online at www.nwtf.org/eventsApril 11Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center, Cadillac, MI 3 Corners Habitat Chapter, NWTF Outdoor Skills Academy – Wild Turkey Workshop Ed Shaw (231) 779-1321 April 18 Bellevue Conservation Club, Bellevue, MI Eaton County Strutting Toms Chapter, NWTF Wild Turkey Workshop and Youth EventPhil Rolfe, 517-983-9370 Must register online at www.nwtf.org/eventsMay 8 - 10 Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Hastings, MI(5:30 p.m. Fri to 11 a.m. Sun)Learn to Hunt Wild Turkey (Mentored Hunt) Steve Sharp, ssharp@nwtf.net, 517-930-0947 Must register online at www.nwtf.org/events 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest GENERAL INFORMATION Helpful URLs: Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/michiganDNRFollow us on Twitter at twitter.com/mdnr_wildlifeHunter Education:Michigan.gov/HunterEducationDirect DNR website URLs:Michigan.gov/DNRDigestsMichigan.gov/EmergingDiseasesExplore Michigan’s Wetland Wonders: Michigan.gov/WetlandWondersMichigan.gov/HuntingMi-HUNT: Michigan.gov/MiHuntMichigan.gov/PureMichiganHuntShooting Ranges: Michigan.gov/ShootingRangesMichigan Department of Natural ResourcesWildlife Division525 W. Allegan Street.O. Box 30444(51-WILD (9453)Contact hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.427 US-41 North(906)353-6651Bay City3580 State Park DriveBay City, MI 48706(989)684-91418015 Mackinaw TrailCadillac, MI 49601(231)775-9727Crystal Falls Field Of�ce1420 W. US-2Crystal Falls, MI 49920(906)875-66221801 Atwater St.Detroit, MI 48207(313)396-68906833 US-2 41 & M-35Gladstone, MI 49837(906)786-2351Gaylord CSC1732 W. M-32Gaylord, MI 49735(989)732-3541 4166 Legacy ParkwayLansing, MI 48911(517)284-4720Marquette CSC1990 US-41 SouthMarquette, MI 49855(906)228-6561Naubinway Field Of�cePO Box 287W11569 US 2E. Naubinway, MI 49762(906)477-6048Newberry CSC5100 M-123Newberry, MI 49868(906)293-5131 Norway Field Of�ce520 W. US-Hwy 2 Norway, MI 49870 563-9247well1 N. 10th St. Plainwell, MI 49080 (269)685-685I-75 & M-18 South,17 N. Roscommon Rd.Roscommon, MI 48653(989)275-5151te. Marie (906)635-6161raverse City CSC2122 South M-37 Traverse City, MI 49685 (231)922-5280Need information?Contact a DNR of�ce listed below or visit us online. Customer Service Centers (CSC) are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest TURKEY MANAGEMENT TURKEY MANAGEMENT 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 SPRING TURKEY HUNTING 2020 Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020 SPRING TURKEY HUNTING