March 2017 – Issue 42

Spring 2017 Update

As we get through the final months of what really has been a fairly mild winter and head into another spring hunting season, the impact of what can only be described as the collapse of several of MWTHA’s chapters in northern Michigan, and two very hard winters in a...

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The Sound of Silence

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...

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Get Involved And Make A Difference

Another hunting season is about over, and after all these years I still get excited about being in the woods. Many ask me what my favorite hunting season is and after some thought, I still say the one that is open now. I just love to hunt. I love the fellowship and...

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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...

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Youth Hunt – Let’s Get Honest

Youth Hunt – Let’s Get Honest

This is the sixth article by John Gunnall that has appeared in Michigan Turkey Tracks. John is a retired school educator who has served as Superintendent of Schools for the Mattawan, Detour-Drummond Island, Crystal Falls, Hale and Banger school districts. Reasons for...

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Nate’s Chase

A few years ago my brother-in-law called me and asked if he and his son Nate could come over and try hunting a turkey from one of our blinds. Nate, who was about 11 or 12, was really excited to get a good sized turkey and try out the new single shot 20 gauge he had...

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Spring Turkey Shoot & Dinner

Spring Turkey Shoot & Dinner

The Pere Marquette chapter of the MWTHA invites you to a new version of the traditional Wild Turkey Hunters Rendezvous. After 35 years, we are downscaling the event, and per your requests are happy to host a turkey shoot and turkey dinner at the Baldwin VFW. Some of...

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MWTHA State Chapter is going to have a general membership meeting May 19th, 2024, at the Clare Jay’s Sporting Goods in the Outback Room at 12 noon. The meeting will address, not limited to, the Charitable Gaming License rules, after banquet reporting “musts” and elections. Hope to see you there; Happy Hunting in the up-coming Turkey season. Gary Maas / MWTHA Pres. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a great time we all had at the 26th Annual MWTHA Banquet at the Clare Church of the Nazarene last night. We handed out three scholarships: (pictured left to right) presenter Mark Todd - Morgan Bowers from Clare HS, Jaiden Sharrow from Farwell HS and Blake Davenport from Harrison HS. Also pictured is a small part of the kids who lined up to go across the stage to pick out their free gifts, and pictured is lucky “Polly” who was the first picked for the women’s free raffle table and decided to take the gun which was about as big as she is, lol. And, of course, we had a delicious dinner catered by Mack’s on Main from Gladwin. I must give a special shout out to “Johnny” from the Church of the Nazarene for all his help - he’s the best. Ask around and you’ll find out this is a great family oriented banquet night out. Thank you to everyone who came and to all our sponsors and workers who helped make this event possible each year. Certainly couldn’t do it without your help and support. ... See MoreSee Less
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It is that time of year again. The Grant Gobblers are having their annual banquet March 22nd at Grant Community Church, doors open at 5:30 PM. For more info call Chapter President Brian Heminger at 616-291-1626. Also, of course, the North-Central Chapter is having their annual banquet March 2nd at the Clare Church of the Nazarene, doors open at 5:00 PM. For more info call Gary Maas at 989-588-1193. We look forward to two great MWTHA banquets and thank you for your continued support. ... See MoreSee Less
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Everyone who has anything to do with guns in Michigan really needs to read up on all the new gun laws that have now gone into affect this February. You can Google all this and get all the info. Was talking with someone from a large sporting goods store and they will not be performing the so-called transfer NICs checks from person to person. Where you get this done I’m not sure…maybe smaller outfits will charge to do it, or the local police station. Check it all out and get informed. ... See MoreSee Less
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The MWTHA State Chapter meeting to be held on Sunday, January 14, 2024, is cancelled due to the weather. Will re-schedule for a future date. Sorry for any inconvenience. Gary Maas / MWTHA State Chapter Pres. ... See MoreSee Less
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