Keep your eyes open for wild turkeys this month, report sightings to the DNR

(Detroit Free Press) If you spot any turkeys in the wild this month, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to know about it.

The wild turkey resurgence in Michigan is one of the greatest wildlife conservation stories, according to the DNR. To assist in their studies, the department is asking the public to report any sightings in January here.

How does field reporting help DNR?

"Winter reporting can give the DNR another look into trends in local turkey activity and can help inform us on statewide population trends," said DNR Upland Game Bird Specialist, Adam Bump. "The DNR is currenting evaluating all of our turkey monitoring practices and looking to improve our understanding of turkey populations in the state."

The survey is designed to capture observations made by citizens as they are going about their normal activities, he said. It is also highly beneficial to record precise locations and times for your observation. ..............(more)

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