Michigan Spring Turkey Season Reminders: Cooperator Patches Available

By Vanessa Torres

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Michigan -(Ammoland.com)- With Michigan’s spring turkey season now in full swing, the Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters of two important spring turkey hunting opportunities.

The commemorative 2015 Wild Turkey Management Cooperator patches are available from the Michigan Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. In a partnership with the DNR, the National Wild Turkey Federation took over the patch program in 2001 and has incorporated a successful youth patch design contest.

Phoebe Talaga of Lake Orion High School was selected as the 2015 Wild Turkey Management Cooperator patch contest winner. The oval patch features a male turkey fanning its feathers. Proceeds from patch sales are used to fund wild turkey-related projects and management in Michigan.

Adult hunters, collectors or other wild turkey enthusiasts may purchase the patch for $5, including postage and handling. Only the current-year patch is available for purchase. You do not have to harvest a turkey to purchase a patch. Please send a check or …read more

Source:: AmmoLand