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A wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) hunter has reason to smile with his kill slung over his shoulder.
A group of wild turkeys, consisting of a tom and several hens. A tom will hold a "harem" of up to 20 females.
An adult and youth show off their wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) kill.
Summary of the releases, range, population trends and wintering of the wild turkey in Michigan.
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."
Report reviewing the progres of wild turkeys in Michigan since their reintroduction in 1954, with information on plantings, habitat and prospects.
A total of 4,128 permits were issued in three management units. Successful applicants were issued one harvest tag for a bird of any sex during the fall season. Eighty-three percent (3,406) of the licensees actually hunted, averaging 5.2 days of hunting effort. Hunters had a 30 percent success rate and harvested an estimated 1,009 turkeys. For the 1996 fall season, most hunters (74 percent) reported their hunting as good, fair, or poor, while 26 percent rated their fall turkey hunting as excellent or very good.
Survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 2010 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.
Results of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 1998 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
This report summarizes data obtained from volunteer wild turkey check stations. Hunters who brought a wild turkey to a DNR check station (15), received a shoulder patch as a token of appreciation for their help. A total of 972 usable records were obtained. This represents 22% of the spring harvested wild turkeys. Juvenile wild turkeys made up 57.5% of the sample. The high proportion of juveniles confirm a continuing population increase.
Report on the 1979 spring turkey hunting season, including breakdown of data collected, comparisons to last year and interpretation of data.
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".
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1975 spring gobbler season.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2002 spring hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Results of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 2011 spring 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.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2003 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1976 spring gobbler season.
Survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 2009 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Turkey hunters were contacted following the 2001 spring hunting season to determine why eligible applicants did not purchase a turkey hunting license and to determine if applicants supported more liberalized sales of hunting licenses for use on private lands. The primary reason that successful applicants did not purchase a hunting license was because they lacked time to hunt. Other common reasons for not purchasing a license included: (1) the hunt selected in the lottery was during the wrong time period, (2) few turkeys existed in the hunt area, and family emergency. Most of the successful applicants indicated they would have been more likely to purchase a license if an application was not necessary, and the license was valid during all spring hunt periods on private lands. Moreover, most of the applicants that intended to hunt on private lands would have been more likely to purchase this license.
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.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2015 spring hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
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.
Report on the wild turkey population, range and habitat in Michigan as of spring, 1964.
Statewide. an estimated 27,728 individuals hunted 113,107 days during the 1990 Spring Turkey Season. Hunter numbers increased 25 percent compared 10 the previous season; whereas the mean number of days spent hunting increased from 3.9 to 4.1 days per individual. An estimated 8,456 turkeys were harvested; a 36 percent increase from 1989. Hunter success increased from 28 to 30 percent. Three out of four hunters rated their spring turkey hunting experience as "good" or "very good."
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2016 spring hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Results of a survey turkey hunters conducted following the 2003 spring 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.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 2015 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
In the winter of 1983, 24 wild trapped turkeys from Iowa and 6 wild trapped turkeys from Pennsylvania were released in Michigan on two state wildlife areas (Rose Lake and Waterloo). Domestic poultry, all domestic animals for that matter, must be tested for specific diseases and pass a health examination when moved interstate. Therefore, it is logical that wild turkeys be monitored for diseases of concern to domestic poultry plus diseases that are known to cause mortality in wild turkeys. This will serve to convey a concern for diseases that might impact domestic poultry resources and may avoid controversy between wildlife and agricultural agencies. This was accomplished through the pre-release testing of transplant stock. Once the turkeys tested negative for Mycoplasma spp. and Salmonella pullorum, they were released. These were the main diseases of concern for wild turkeys.
Report on the population and range of wild turkey in Michigan, with brief notes on hunting regulations.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1969 spring gobbler hunt.
An estimated 14,894 people hunted 48,494 days during the 1984 spring turkey season. This represents a 3% decrease in hunter numbers from the previous season. Days hunted per hunter increased slightly from 3.0 in 1983 to 3.2 in 1984. The estimate of 1,458 turkeys harvested in 1984 is a 16% decline from the 1983 kill of 1,742 birds. The harvest is less than the previous season for all turkey management units except the Upper Peninsula Unit, where the kill increased from 49 birds in 1983 to 81 in 1984. This increase in harvest may be partly due to a 48% increase in the number of hunters. Statewide, hunter success dropped from 11% in 1983 to 10% in 1984.
A stratified random sample of 20,890 licensees were asked to summarize their hunting results for the spring 1996 season. Estimates were derived from 17,113 returned questionnaires. The 82 percent response rate was the result of an original mailing, postcard reminder, plus two follow-up mailings to non-respondents. An estimated 63,941 individuals hunted 266,302 days during the 1996 Spring Turkey Season. The 1996 season set a record harvest of 15,686 turkeys, up 20 percent from 1995. The increase was primarily due to the addition of the fourth hunt period, when 3,374 turkeys were harvested. Hunter success decreased from 27 percent in 1995 to 25 percent in 1996, again influenced by a lower success rate of fourth season hunters. The addition of the experimental 210 hunt unit, with season dates of May 21-May 31, was designed to provide a spring turkey hunting opportunity for all interested hunters. An estimated 17,856 individuals participated in the experimental hunt, spending 70,888 days afield. The distribution of effort and harvest was very good with harvest in 27 of the 29 units reported. Hunter satisfaction was lower in this unit than in the regular hunting season.
A survey of turkey hunters was conducted following the 1999 spring 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.
Results from a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 2008 fall hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
Results of a survey of turkey hunters conducted following the 1986 spring hunting season to determine turkey harvest and hunter participation.
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.
Report on the results, hunting and conditions of the 1977 spring wild turkey season.
