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A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2005 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Results of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 1987 spring hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
This report presents estimates of the spring turkey kill and hunter numbers in Michigan for the 1983 spring turkey season. An estimated 15,435 people hunted 45,703 days during the 1983 spring turkey season. This represents a 4% increase in hunter numbers from the previous season. The estimate of 1,746 (±7%) turkeys harvested in 1983 is very comparable to the 1982 kill of 1,748 birds. The distribution of harvest by turkey management unit is also similar to the previous season. The kill and days hunted per hunter is also comparable to the 1982 season.
Hunting license fees in Michigan increased for the first time in 17 years in 2014. In 2014, 89,170 people purchased a spring turkey hunting license (resident and nonresident combined), which was 14% less than in 2013. Prior to the fee increase (2011-2013), about 63% of resident license buyers and 51% of nonresident license buyers purchased a license in consecutive years. After the fee increase, 57% of resident and 28% of nonresident license buyers in 2013 purchased a license in 2014. Turkey hunters that had purchased a turkey hunting license in both 2012 and 2013 but not in 2014 were contacted to determine why they did not purchase a turkey hunting license. The primary reasons for not buying a hunting license among residents was people lacked the time to hunt turkeys because of family (27%) or work (22%) commitments. In contrast, nonresidents most frequently indicated the increased cost of licenses (65%) as an important reason for not buying a license. About 76% of former license buyers (residents and nonresidents combined and among residents only) indicated they were very likely or somewhat likely to purchase a license during the next two years. In contrast, only 48% of nonresidents were very likely or somewhat likely to buy a license in the next two years.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2015 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
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.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1969 wild turkey season.
Report on the population and range of wild turkey in Michigan, with brief notes on hunting regulations and plans for a spring hunt.
Record of mailings of published materials for the Progress Report on the Wild Turkey in Michigan (Report Nr. 2478)
The seventeenth turkey season surpassed all previous harvests with 1.033 birds taken. This was a 22 percent increase over the 1980 harvest of 844 birds. A seven-year review of seasons shows the steady increase in harvest. A total of 33.203 hunters applied for 18.050 available permits. Forty nine percent (16.404) of the applicants received permits. This spring we did a disease check of of wild turkeys. Blood samples were collected from turkeys killed during the spring 1981 season in Michigan. So far, 54 of the 74 samples collected have been tested and all have been negative for Mycoplasma gallisepticum.
Results of a survey turkey hunters conducted following the 2003 spring hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Report on the population, range, habitat and wintering of the wild turkey in Michigan, with discussion of the newly approved hunting season.
Report on the potential threat of avian mycoplasmosis in wild turkey used for reintroduction from Missouri through determining the status of MG in Michigan wild turkeys.
Results of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 1984 spring hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1973 spring gobbler season.
Michigan's sixteenth turkey season saw an all time record harvest of 844 birds. It exceeded the 1979 season by 217 birds. an increase of 35 percent. The 1980 winter was relatively mild in comparison to the last four years and there was an unusually good mast crop available in all turkey areas. The turkeys were not hampered to any extent by deep snows and prolonged sub-zero temperatures. In general it was an open winter and they were free to roam. Harvest of turkeys for the three major turkey districts were Mia - 644 birds; Baldwin - 147 birds; and Allegan - 53 birds. Mio's increase was 156 birds or 32 percent more than last year; Baldwin's was 34 more birds, a 30 percent increase; and Allegan had 27 more, which was a 103 percent increase.
Report of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 2013 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Results of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 2005 spring hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
The information provided here on rocket net trapping has been gleaned and updated from the experiences of wildlife personnel throughout the Midwest. These successful turkey trappers have caught and handled thousands of turkeys during their tenure. This is by no means the last word on turkey trapping, but should provide the first time trapper with the techniques needed to be successful and serve as a quick review for the seasoned trapper. To ensure a higher capture success rate and to instill good safety practices, the first time trapper should work with an experienced turkey trapper during a net set up and capture procedure.
A random sample of 14,237 hunters were asked to summarize their turkey hunting results. Estimates were derived from 12.804 returned questionnaires. The 90 percent response rate was the result of an original mailing, postcard reminder, plus two follow-up mailings. Statewide, an estimated 48,354 individuals hunted 221,874 days during the 1994 Spring Turkey Season. The number of hunters was a 8 percent increase from the previous season. An estimated 11,429 turkeys were harvested, 11 percent fewer than 1993. Hunter success decreased from 29 percent in 1993 to 24 percent in 1994. Hunters were less satisfied with their 1994 turkey hunting experience than previous years. Ten percent of hunters rated their experience as "excellent", 13 percent as "very good", and 23 percent as "good". The season was rated as "fair" by 21 percent of hunters and "poor" by 32 percent.
Results of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 1993 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Statewide, an estimated 44,669 individuals hunted 227,628 days during the 1993 Spring Turkey Season. The number of hunters was a 15 percent increase from the previous season. An estimated 12,931 turkeys were harvested, 9 percent more than 1992. Hunter success decreased slightly from 30 percent in 1992 to 29 percent in 1993. Of the individuals successfully drawn to participate in the hunt, a greater proportion of those drawn to hunt exclusively on private lands failed to hunt (13%) than did those drawn to hunt on a combination of private and public lands (11 %). An estimated 43 percent of the turkey harvest occurred in the first season (April 26 -May 2), while the second season (May 3 - May 12) accounted for 33 percent. Twenty-four percent of the harvest occurred in the third season (May 13 - May 30).
Statewide, an estimated 38,949 individuals hunted 190,526 days during the 1992 Spring Turkey Season. The number of hunters was a 16 percent increase from the previous season. An estimated 11,847 ± 178 (95% confidence interval) turkeys were harvested, 23 percent more than in 1991. More turkeys were taken on opening day than any other day and a majority (51%) of the birds were harvested during the first 8 days of the season. Successful hunters spent 4.3 days afield, while unsuccessful hunters were afield 4.9 days. Hunter success increased slightly from 29 percent in 1991 to 30 percent in 1992. Most hunters were satisfied with their 1992 turkey hunting experience, with 16 percent rating their experience as "excellent", 19 percent as "very good" and 27 percent as "good". The season was rated "fair" by 20 percent of the hunters and "poor" by 18 percent. However, there was a significant relationship between hunting success and experience rating.
Between January and March 1983, 15 wild turkeys (3 toms, 12 hens) from Iowa and Pennsylvania were released at the Rose Lake Wildlife Research Center. The following winter, an additional 12 turkeys {2 toms, 10 hens} from Iowa were released. The primary purpose of this project was to estimate the present population size and distribution of wild turkeys in the Rose Lake area. A second objective was to gather information on privately raised and released domestic turkeys originating from game farm stock. For 1987, a minimum population of 126 turkeys was estimated based on sightings by the public as well as personal observation of both birds and tracks. The winter of 1986-87 was very mild and food plentiful, so the turkeys were less likely to leave cover to feed in open fields. Also, the birds were less visible due to the absence of snow this season. Fewer birds, therefore, were seen by the public.
This report presents the results of a mail survey to hunters who were licensed to hunt wild turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo) in Michigan during the 1995 Spring Turkey Season. A random sample of 16,684 hunters were asked to summarize their turkey hunting results.
