by Jim Maturen | Sep 30, 2017 | Turkey Tracks - September 2017
In 1977 the Michigan DNR promised turkey hunters that if they were willing to purchase a special license that the license fee would be used to manage Wild Turkeys throughout the state. In 1977 the turkey license was established by the legislature. The law stated: The...
by Jim Maturen | Mar 16, 2017 | Turkey Tracks - March 2017
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...
by Jim Maturen | Mar 16, 2017 | Turkey Tracks - March 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...
by Jim Maturen | Sep 4, 2016 | Turkey Tracks - September 2016
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...
by Jim Maturen | Sep 4, 2016 | Turkey Tracks - September 2016, Uncategorized
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...
