{"id":588,"date":"2020-04-08T00:04:12","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T04:04:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/?p=588"},"modified":"2020-04-09T10:08:40","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T14:08:40","slug":"michigan-spring-turkey-season-what-you-need-to-know-to-rules-and-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdoorsportsnation.com\/michigan-spring-turkey-season-what-you-need-to-know-to-rules-and-regulations\/pentecostkyle12\/hunting\/04\/08\/2020\/588\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan Spring Turkey Season: What you need to know to (Rules and Regulations)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michigan’s long winter is over.\u00a0 The flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and spring turkey season in Michigan is rapidly approaching.\u00a0 April 18th is the opening date (depending on your specific hunt) and while you ready the decoys and pattern your shotgun there are a few things you need to know to make sure you comply with the state regulations.<\/p>\n

The full list of regulations can be found here: Spring Turkey Hunting Digest 2020<\/a><\/p>\n

There is a limit of 1 spring turkey license per hunter.\u00a0 Most of the hunts were draw tags that were applied for in February, but there are some options if you did not get a tag yet.\u00a0 Leftover tags for anyone will be available on a first come first serve basis on the Michigan.gov eLicense DNR site<\/a> and at your local DNR service agent.\u00a0 If you order an eLicense expect about a 7-10 day shipping time so plan for a delay.<\/p>\n

If you live or hunt North of the following counties: Muskegon, Kent, Montcalm, Isabella, Midland, Bay, Tuscola, Huron–there is a no quota public and private land license available.\u00a0 This means that this tag will not run out.\u00a0 If you are in the lower part of the state you can check for the individual hunts to have leftover tags or if you know you will hunt private land you can attempt to purchase the Hunt “0301” for Unit ZZ (lower part of the whole state) which has a 45,000 hunter quota.\u00a0 There are likely to be some leftover tags available.<\/p>\n

Costs:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cost of an adult resident license is $15 unless you are a senior (over 65) then it is only $6.\u00a0 Every hunter must first purchase a Michigan 2020 base license (can be done in the same transaction) which is $11 for adults, $6 for juniors, and $5 for seniors.\u00a0 Out of state hunters can grab one for $151 (however the cost of their turkey license is still only $15 like a resident).\u00a0 The base license is good for 12 months and also serves as your small game license.<\/p>\n

Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hunters must possess a Hunter Safety Certificate or can register as an “apprentice” hunter if they are with a Hunter Safety Certified hunter who is age 21 or older.\u00a0 This apprentice status may be utilized for 2 years.<\/p>\n

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Hunting Hours:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hours for Spring Turkey hunting are 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes before<\/strong> sunset.\u00a0 The Spring Turkey Digest lists times in a chart for several weeks or you can consult your local paper for sunrise\/sunset times (Or as I prefer, Weather.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Bag Limits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

One Bearded turkey may be taken per hunter per Spring Season.\u00a0 The turkey must have a beard so Hens or young beardless jakes are off-limits.<\/p>\n

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