WLKM Radio 95.9 FM
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking the public to report any sighting of wild turkey hens with their babies as a part of a multi-state preservation effort.
This is the third year for Michigan’s wild turkey brood survey. Since its launch, people reported more than 25,000 hens, 11,000 male turkeys and 65,000 babies in Michigan, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
The public can submit their observations at the DNR’s website until Aug. 31.
Adam Bump, DNR upland game bird specialist, said people can report male turkeys as well, but the research centers on female turkeys with babies because it helps provide an idea of how many turkeys are being produced each year in Michigan.
Wild turkeys are a native species to Michigan.
