July 31, 2017

Contact: DNR Wildlife Division, 517-284-9453

Fall turkey hunting application period ends Tuesday

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the fall turkey hunting application period ends tomorrow, Aug. 1. No applications will be accepted after the closing date. The application fee is $5. Applications and licenses may be purchased at any authorized license agent or online at www.mdnr-elicense.com.

The 2017 fall turkey season runs Sept. 15 to Nov. 14. A total of 51,350 licenses are available, including 4,650 general licenses and 46,700 private-land licenses.

Information about fall turkey hunting can be found at www.michigan.gov/turkey. Fall turkey drawing results and leftover license availability also will be posted at this page Aug. 14. 

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.