Turkey hunters can again look forward to high quality year of turkey hunting. Populations were good heading into winter, which was mild to moderate in severity depending on location, and we expect a good survival rate.

Hunters are required to purchase a turkey license and stamp at the time they buy an over-the-counter turkey permit.

The percentage of damage is actually low. (Farmers) see them on fields all the time. But they're kind of wandering through picking up insects.

The current hunting regulations are established to maximize hunting opportunity while maintaining high quality hunting experiences. We are able to expand hunting opportunities based on the success of Michigan's wild turkey restoration program.

A buck with a bow is a big buck, no matter the size.

Mississippi and Tennessee offer some of the best deer hunting opportunities in the nation and are noted for having high quality state wildlife conservation and management programs. We are confident we can lay the groundwork in these two states for a program that expands to several other states in future years.