Michigan hunters: Fall turkey license application period is now open through Aug. 1

(WWJ) Who's up for a wild turkey hunt this fall? If you're raising your hand, you'll want to take note:

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that fall turkey hunting license applications for the 2024 season are available now, through August 1.

You can buy an application for $5 online at eLicense , anywhere DNR licenses are sold, or through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app .

Hunters can apply for one limited-quota license valid for a specific spring turkey hunt unit during specific season dates. You must be at least 10 years old, or have a mentored youth hunting license to apply, and you can only apply once per season.

To find out if you were successful in the drawing, you can find your drawing results online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses on August 12, 2024.

This comes as wildlife officials are celebrating what it calls "Michigan's wild turkey comeback" — estimating that there are now more than 200,000 of these big, brown birds gobbling all across our state. Thanks to "collaborative conservation," the DNR says these incredible birds are once again thriving across Michigan's forests and open woodland habitats. ( Read more ).

Get more information about season regulations in the Michigan Fall Turkey Hunting Regulations Summary at Michigan.gov/Turkey .

Those with questions can call 517-284-WILD (9453) or email DNR-Wildlife@Michigan.gov .