If you want to get outside to enjoy the spring turkey hunting season, you still have plenty of time. Pick up your Hunt 0234 license today and head out for the season opener on Saturday, May 3.

Licenses for Hunt 0234 are guaranteed spring turkey licenses that do not require an application in the drawing. With the Hunt 0234 license, you can hunt on:

• Both public and private lands in the Upper Peninsula (turkey management unit M) and in the northern Lower Peninsula (TMUs A, B, E, F, J and K).
• Private lands only in the southern Lower Peninsula (TMU ZZ).
• Fort Custer military lands with permission.

Learn more about Hunt 0234 on page 5 of the 2025 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations Summary.

Leftover licenses available

There are leftover licenses available for other turkey management units. Licenses are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Snag one before they sell out.

Purchase your turkey license

Licenses can be purchased at any license retailer, online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or instantly through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. The app is available for download at the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

Please note: Licenses purchased online through eLicense will be mailed to you in seven to 10 business days.

Don't want to wait for your tag? eHarvest tags available instantly

You now have the option to get an electronic kill tag (eHarvest tag) through the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app. Once purchased, your eHarvest tag will be immediately accessible in the app on smartphone or other mobile device. No store trips and no more waiting.

When you buy your license through the app, a paper tag will not be issued. Instead, right after harvest, you must validate the eHarvest tag using the Hunt Fish app and attach your own proof of validation to the turkey.

When packing your hunting gear, be sure to bring a permanent marker and a durable material to record the proof of validation. Waterproof paper or a piece of paper sealed in a plastic bag are good options. The proof of validation must be written and able to withstand weather and field conditions.

How to use your eHarvest tag when you get a turkey:

• Use the Hunt Fish mobile app: Open the Hunt Fish mobile app and select the correct license.
• Validate: Tap the "validate" button.
• Enter harvest date: Enter the date of your harvest.
• Confirm: Click the "confirm" button at the bottom of the screen.
• Proof of validation: Legibly write the harvest date, your license number and the validation number on a tag made of durable, waterproof material.
• Attach to turkey: Securely fasten the durable medium with the written information to the turkey's leg.

Read more about eHarvest tags ?

Questions? Contact DNR eLicense at MDNR-E-License@Mi.gov or 517-284-6057.

Wild turkey cooperator patch

The 2025 wild turkey management cooperator patch is a great way to commemorate your hunt and contribute to future turkey conservation efforts. The?Michigan Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, in partnership with the DNR, coordinates the patch program. Proceeds from patch sales will be used to create and maintain wild turkey habitats. Learn more and order your patch at MINWTF.org.