justnorth posted on January 30, 2007 22:19 :: 1762 Views
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds turkey hunters that the deadline to apply or purchase a 2007 spring wild turkey license is Feb. 1, 2007. Hunters may apply at any authorized license dealer or at DNR Operation Service Centers throughout Michigan. Hunters also may apply online using the E-License system at www.michigan.gov/dnr. Hunters may use MasterCard and VISA when applying or purchasing a license online at the DNR E-License system, available 24 hours a day during the application period.
The spring turkey season will run from April 23 - May 31 and will last from 7 to 31 days, depending on the Hunt Unit.
A total of 118,440 licenses will be made available through a lottery during the hunter-limited hunt periods. This license total includes 53,440 general licenses and 65,000 private land licenses.
During the application process, it is important that hunters verify their customer ID (Michigan Driver License, DNR Sportcard or state of Michigan ID card) numbers. An incorrect customer ID number will cause individuals to become ineligible for a license.
Applicants may check drawing results online beginning March 1. Applicants who did not apply online will be notified of drawing results by mail before March 7.
If limited quota licenses are still available after the drawing, the remaining licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis to unsuccessful applicants in the license lottery. These individuals may purchase one leftover license in person at any license-issuing agent beginning March 8 at 10 a.m. (EDT). Hunt No. 234 is also available to all unsuccessful applicants. On March 15 at 10 a.m. (EDT), any limited quota licenses that remain will be available for purchase over the counter by individuals who did not apply for a spring turkey license.
"Hunters looking for the greatest hunting flexibility should consider Hunt No. 234, which includes all open areas except public lands, in Unit ZZ (southern Michigan)," said Al Stewart, DNR upland game bird specialist.
Hunt No. 234 licenses may be purchased online or from license agents during the application period. Individuals who select this option will not be charged the $4 application fee. Hunters also may select this hunt as a second choice on their application.
"The current hunting regulations are established to maximize hunting opportunity while maintaining high quality hunting experiences. We are able to expand hunting opportunities based on the success of Michigan's wild turkey restoration program," said Stewart.
There are 48,147 square miles open to hunting in Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas for 2007, as compared to 46,305 in 2006.
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