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In 1989, fall wild turkey hunting was extended to Michigan's Lower Peninsula (Areas A, B, C, and L). All previous fall hunting had been restricted to the Upper Peninsula. A total of 5,497 applicants were issued licenses. In areas L, M and N, successful applicants (licensees) were issued two harvest tags. In addition, Area L licensees could obtain one additional tag for each bird they had examined at a DNR check station. An estimated 4,393 hunters spent 15,422 days afield during the fall season. Their effort resulted in a harvest of 2,015 birds. More than one-third of the hunters were successful in taking at least one wild turkey. Hunters were generally satisfied with their fall turkey hunting; 54 percent rated their hunting experience as "good" or "very good." Eighty-eight percent of successful hunters rated their hunt as "good" or "very good" compared to 35 percent for unsuccessful hunters.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2001 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Report of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 2013 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Report of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 2011 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Note: There was no Fall turkey season in 1994. In 1995, eighty-two percent (3,430) of the licensees actually hunted, and averaged about 4.7 days of hunting effort. Hunters harvested an estimated 1,194 turkeys. Hunter success was 35 percent. Hunter satisfaction is used in the evaluation of turkey management. For the 1995 Fall season, most (82%) hunters reported their hunting as satisfactory, while 18% rated their fall turkey hunting as "poor".
Tamarack larch tree (Larix laricina) in the late fall, with most needles already dropped. A deciduous conifer, the tamarack larch's needles turn yellow and drop in the fall.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2007 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Results of a survey turkey hunters conducted following the 1999 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2005 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
In 1992, eighty-six percent (14,975) of the licensees actually hunted, and averaged about 4 days of hunting effort. Hunters harvested an estimated 5,805 turkeys, 16 percent more than in 1991. Hunter success decreased from 44 to 39 percent. Hunter satisfaction is used in the evaluation of turkey management. For the 1992 fall season, most (75%) hunters reported their hunting as satisfactory, while 25% rated their fall turkey hunting as "poor".
Results of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 1988 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Results of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 1993 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2003 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Forest in the fall, showcasing beautiful fall foliage, including the bright yellow tamarack larches in the foreground.
In 1991, eighty-seven percent (10,152) of the licensees actually hunted and averaged about three days of hunting effort. Hunters harvested an estimated 5,014 turkeys, five percent more than in 1990. Hunter success increased from 42 to 44 percent. Hunter satisfaction is used in the evaluation of the turkey management program. For the 1991 fall season, most (58%) hunters reported their hunting as "good." Twenty-two percent rated their fall turkey hunting as "poor", while the remaining hunters said it was neither "good" nor "poor."
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2002 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Aerial view of the Upper Tahquamenon Falls on the Tahquamenon River surrounded by early fall foliage. The root beer color of the falls is caused by high levels of tannins in the river. The falls are more than 200 feet across with a 48 foot drop.
In 1990, fall wild turkey hunting opportunities were expanded in Michigan, Nearly three times more licenses were available (15,600) than during the 1989 fall season (5,900), A total of 11,903 licenses were issued compared to 5,497 in 1989. The number of areas open to hunting were increased from six to 11 in 1990, while the total area was increased by 87 percent to 12,247 square miles. An estimated 10,393 hunters spent 35,157 days afield during the fall season. Their effort resulted in a harvest of 4,785 birds.
Aerial view of the Tahquamenon River surrounded by colorful fall foliage.
Michigan's first fall season since 1969 was a definite success. A total of 115 turkeys were registered during the season. Biologists estimate an additional 20 turkeys were taken but not registered. Thirty-six percent were adults, and 64 percent were juveniles. Hunting conditions were good to excellent over the 15-day period. Turkeys were concentrated near agricultural areas because of a poor mast crop. Several crops were examined but contained only soft green vegetative matter. The majority of hunters who were contacted enjoyed the hunting experience. Very few individuals indicated having much success in calling turkeys. The most prominent hunting technique was to locate a flock or roost and attempt to ambush a bird.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2006 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2000 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
