West bend man arrows a record atypical tom photo outdoornews. Nwtfs wild turkey records program offers nwtf members a way to register any legally harvested wild turkey, taken anywhere in the world. The complete book of wild turkey hunting is the perfect book for novice and veteran hunters alike. Wild turkey country is not only informative, but full of beautiful color photos which enhance the enjoyment of learning about this stunning bird. They were absent in the northern lower peninsula and upper peninsula due to the colder weather and deep snows.
To receive a patch please send name, complete address, and legible copy of the youths valid wild turkey hunting. Because of habitat loss and unregulated market hunting, michigan wild turkey populations. Youth up to age 17 with a valid turkey hunting license may receive a free patch. Recordkeeping began in fall 1982 and now we have more than 27,000 records in our database. May 15, 20 wild turkey killed in shiawassee county, michigan. Shot april 21, 2015 on his lyon county family farm, its the heaviest turkey ever registered. This is a must book for the serious turkey hunter, especially for anyone who hunts this wiliest of game. This week i was out turkey hunting in southeastern michigan when i. I kid you not about the length you just saw posted here. The new turkey tract location is off m179 north side just west of yankee springs road, at 8386 m179 in middleville. The following information is from the 2020 outdoorama. Follow these simple steps set forth by the nwtf and learn how to score a turkey.
It covers all the basics and essential gear items, but goes much further by providing specialized tactics that have been proven in the field. Proceeds from patch sales the are used to fund wild turkeyrelated projects in michigan. The wild turkey that cord maddox shot april 10 weighed more than 25 pounds and. The county airport, sawyer international, now occupies a portion of the base and has scheduled airline flights and some general aviation activity. Michigan, wild turkeys were established mainly in the southern part of the state. We work with leading global brands and businesses to break world records as part of.
Top 5 longest wild turkey subspecies beards realtree camo. Their official scoring instructions are found here along with information on submitting a record turkey and an official entry form. As i was pondering a subject to blog about, i looked out my window and watched a hen turkey walk across the yard, right back here in oakland county where we never used to see any turkeys. The program ranks wild turkeys based on beard, spur length. You do not have to harvest a turkey to purchase a patch. We invite you to become involved in taking a role in improving the habitat for this majestic bird so that all can enjoy. Nwtf wild turkey records national wild turkey federation. Members can learn safety and shooting techniques for shotgun, rifle, air gun, muzzle loading and archery. Japans chitetsu watanabe confirmed as the worlds oldest man living at 112 years old.
Under current law, searun atlantic salmon are considered federallyendangered, and no fishing is permitted for this species. One measured 1 and 916 inches and the other taped in at 1 and 38s. Proceeds from patch sales the are used to fund wild turkey related projects in michigan. News of a record turkey kill usually flies under the radar.
Yes, texas is known for rio grande gobblers, but eastern wild turkeys live there too. Mar 23, 2012 the national wild turkey federation is the place. Youth in more than 70 counties participate in a variety of shooting sports areas every year. How this recordbook bird managed to drag that long beard around without it breaking off or wearing it thin is anyones guess. The 2020 michigan wild turkey management cooperator patches are available for purchase. Jason daugherty takes one of the biggest eastern turkeys. Nwtf confirms new world record turkey killed in kentucky. Seth is the owner and founder of bullys wild turkey calls. Nwtfs list of wild turkey records thursday, april 4, 20 at 12.
In 1977, only 400 birds were harvested during the season, and today harvest numbers are over 30,000 birds. Turkey record summary map national wild turkey federation. I always did wonder about that, because that bird was taken in the mid80s, when the majority of the trap and transplant operations around the state were just getting going, and houghton lake, to my. You have just finished a thrilling spring or fall hunt and have before you a magnificent trophythe. In my book, that is a dandy bird that anyone would be proud of. He has also bagged 2 michigan black bears and passed up several. The wild turkey is a fine example of conservation at work in michigan. John has bowhunted in michigan for 53 seasons and has 31 bucks listed in michigans record book from 19 different. Includes wild turkey species information, links to turkey calls, online articles, state hunting information, turkey records and everything else related to turkeys and turkey hunting on the web.
Michigans wild turkey patch program is coordinated by the michigan chapter of the national wild turkey federation, in partnership with the dnr. If a record buck is entered in boone and crockett, pope and young, or the wisconsin buck and bear club, it makes headlines. Includes membership details, events, photos, sponsors and online merchandise sales. The following listings below where derived from a database of wild turkey records as recorded thru the national wild turkey records. Michigans turkey population a fine example of conservation. The michigan 4h shooting sports program has been active for more than 20 years. Cody may killed this texas eastern wild turkey gobbler on april 6, 2007. Since this system of scoring began in 1982 over 17,000 turkeys have been registered with the. Hunters can also assist the dnr by reporting any sightings of wild turkeys during january. Turkey hunters can now enjoy a turkey tracts information kiosk located right within montcalm county. Our gorgeous example bird is a long way from the record. I was hunting the other side of the croton creek ranch property last month when.
Kentucky man harvests worldrecord wild turkey midwest. Air force base in marquette county, south of the city of marquette. Any 50 points 75 points 100 points 125 points 150 points 175 points 200 points. About a week after guess registered his bird it was confirmed by the national wild turkey federation that his in fact is the worlds largest wild turkey ever harvested. Last year, robert ulickey, of west bend, arrowed a new state record gobbler. Our mission is to promote the wise conservation and future success of the wild turkey of michigan.
Until now, only his friends and family knew about the accomplishment. Sure a gobblers weight will get your attention and beard length is something we all check, but spurs seal the deal. We urge you to also register your turkey with the national office of the n. The base, near the center of michigans upper peninsula, closed in 1995. Approximately 56,433 square miles of michigan will be open to turkey hunters in the 2011 spring season. In the upper peninsula, hunt unit m now incorporates the entire u. Apr 06, 2012 in the world of wild turkey hunting the national wild turkey federation has a similar system for scoring your longbeard. The 2011 fall turkey hunting season taught me there is a record book for wild turkey hunting. He is a contest caller, seminar speaker and avid turkey hunter. These are records only of wild turkeys harvested in ny state. Michigan wild turkey hunter association members release turkeys in lake county. Eastern wild turkeys michigan department of natural. Members of the national wild turkey federation and michigan. They provide financing and the physical labor required to plant crop fields and food sources that help turkeys survive the harsh winters in northern michigan.
Eastern wild turkeys michigan department of natural resources. The record sized adult male wild turkey, according to the national wild turkey federation, weighed 16. Turkeys prosper in a mix of forest and agricultural lands. How this record book bird managed to drag that long beard around without it breaking off or wearing it thin is anyones guess. The michigan wild turkey hunters association works to promote the wise conservation of and future success of the wild turkey of michigan. Current records with the nwtf show that the previous largest turkey harvested on record is 37. For a long time, turkey experts said that wild turkeys could never survive a winter in the north. Michigan wild turkey hunters association home facebook. Since this system of scoring began in 1982 over 17,000 turkeys have been registered with the nwtf. While other reintroduction methods and attempts were made prior, this step and process was the first to truly start to rebuild michigans wild turkey population. Any 5 birds 10 birds 15 birds 20 birds 25 birds 30 birds. Michigans wild turkey patch program is coordinated by the michigan chapter. Michigan state record bird michigan sportsman online. My buddy mike jordan of atsko, the snoseal people, killed the oklahoma longbeard wearing the spurs in this photo.
We have a robust turkey population not despite hunters, but because of hunters. On friday, april, the national wild turkey federation and the michigan department of natural resources introduced the third turkey tract in southern michigan at the barry state game area in barry county. The national wild turkey federation applauds michigan governor gretchen whitmers, decision to veto house bill 4687, a bill that sought to subvert the sciencebased process by which wildlife regulations are established in the state. The categories are broken down by subspecies and state. The recordsized adult male wild turkey, according to the national wild turkey federation, weighed 16. Click here for the complete michigan wild turkey records click here for michigan wild turkey records atypical. This flock of wild turkeys was filmed just outside alma, michigan, march 2008. My 15yearold son is enjoying reading it, so if it interests him i am very pleased. These organizations record and preserve the records of trophy animals for the purpose of prodigy, conservation and management. This week i was out turkey hunting in southeastern michigan when i was lucky enough to get my first crossbow kill. A nonprofit organization that collects and maintains records on trophy class deer, bear, elk and turkey, taken by legal hunting means.
Its wild turkey records have 30 years of data on more than 17,000 amazing trophy birds. Today, groups like the national wild turkey federation and the michigan wild turkey hunters association, among others, work collectively and with individuals to enhance habitat and support our turkey population. As reported by multiple sources, david cody guess has killed one big turkey. For a number of years, maybe still, i havent looked lately, the state record turkey for weight was a bird from the houghton lake area. This was the first time wild turkeys a born and raised in the wild a were ever trapped and transferred into michigan. Professional turkey hunting guide of 18 years with over 95% success rate.
Kentucky man harvests worldrecord wild turkey midwest outdoors. In the world of wild turkey hunting the national wild turkey federation has a similar system for scoring your longbeard. I removed the audio as it was shot from indoors with too much background noise. Apr 04, 20 nwtfs list of wild turkey records thursday, april 4, 20 at 12. I was hunting the other side of the croton creek ranch property last month when i heard the. The national wild turkey federation keeps track of turkey records in the. Thirtyyearold jason daugherty from desoto, missouri, took one of the biggest eastern wild turkey gobblers ever harvested, as certified by. World record turkey taken near kentucky lake its confirmed. The national wild turkey federation nwtf is a national nonprofit conservation and hunting organization that has worked for the conservation of the wild. In spite of the experts, a few years ago michigan introduced turkeys into menominee county, and they are happily surviving and propogating to this day. However, the national wild turkey federation invites you to register your turkey through their official wild turkey records program. Wild turkey killed in shiawassee county, michigan youtube.
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