The Sound of Silence
For the past 21 years, we have published Michigan Turkey Tracks twice a year. Copies are sent to key Michigan DNR administrators, outdoor publications, other media, outdoor writers, selected politicians including the governor, our members, Michigan United Conservation...Pere Marquette Chapter Update – Spring 2017
This is being written on February 3rd 2017. We made an initial purchase of 10,000 pounds of shelled corn. Distribution began on January 4th. In cooperation with local residents, over our 13 county area we are helping to support 2,434 Wild Turkeys. There will be more...
FOR SALE: Michigan’s Natural Resources
Over the past 20 years, we have published a series of articles on the management of our public forests in Michigan, both state and national. The articles have documented the lack of critical habitat for the game species and others that inhabit them. The wealth that we...Letter to NRC
John Matonich Chairman Natural Resources Commission 9502 Shyre Circle Davison, MI 48423 Dear Mr. Matonich: I am responding to the proposed fall turkey regulations and license quotas which is on your April 14 agenda on behalf of the Michigan Wild Turkey Hunters...2024 Turkey Hunting Patch Available
Wellll, my lovely wife says she maaaayyy be ready for archery season 🙄. Good luck to all going out Tuesday and stay safe. FYI , her place to hunt is along our apple orchard. You should practice where you hunt if you can so there’s no surprises, so plant fruit trees! We picked a lot of apples this year and they’re still falling, lol.
One of the best things in the fall is an early morning walk in the cool brisk air (now that it’s here). Saw three smaller bucks (bachelor group) along a corn field, then a flock of turkeys (two hens and about twelve poults) along the side of the road. The spiders, with the help of the morning dew, were not to be out done and we had a gossamer web art show going all over on in the weed filled fields. Get out there, take the kids, it’s that terrific time of year.
We were posting No Hunting signs and noticed this little White Pine growing out of the crotch of an Oak. Epitome of perserverance I’d say. Nature will find a way.
My grandsons, Hudson and Brody, doubled yesterday in Clare Co. with two great Toms. Hudson’s bird (first picture), was his first ever (check out that ear-to-ear grin) and had an 8” beard with 3/4” spurs. Brody’s bird had a double beard, 6” and 4”, with 1” spurs. Of course I’m really proud of these two great kids.
Denny took a nice bird yesterday in Clare Co. 4” beard and 16 lbs. Good job Denny.