The application period for the 2008 spring wild turkey hunting season began Jan. 1 and runs through Feb. 1. Purchase your application online at http://www.mdnr-elicense.com.

The 2008 spring wild turkey hunting season is April 21 through May 31 and will last from seven to 41 days, depending on the hunt unit. Some hunt units have been expanded or eliminated. This year, approximately
48,183 square miles are open to hunting and a total of 113,890 licenses are available through the lottery.

Hunters have three options:
1. The general limited quota hunt periods that include both public and private land 2. The private land limited quota hunt (Unit ZZ).
3. The guaranteed hunt period (Hunt No. 234).

"Hunters looking for the greatest hunting flexibility should consider Hunt No. 234, which includes all open areas except public lands in Unit ZZ (southern Michigan)," said Al Stewart, DNR upland game bird specialist.

All applicants who apply for the guaranteed hunt period (Hunt No. 234) as their first or second choice are guaranteed a hunting license. This license is valid for all open areas from May 5 through May 31, except public lands in southern Michigan (Unit ZZ). Hunters who purchase a license for this hunt during the application period will not be charged
the application fee.

During the application process, it is important that you verify your customer ID (Michigan Driver License, DNR Sportcard or state of Michigan ID card) number. An incorrect customer ID number will cause you to become ineligible for a license.

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

Click here
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/08SpringTurkey_print_219199_7.pdf
to see an online version of the 2008 Spring Michigan Wild Turkey Hunting Guide.