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Can I harvest a turkey while it is in a tree?
No. You cannot harvest a turkey while it is in a tree.
Can I set fires to drive out turkeys?
No. You cannot set fires to drive out game animals, including turkeys.
Can I hunt turkeys while under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or controlled substances?
No. You cannot hunt turkeys while under the influence of intoxicating alcohol or controlled substances.
Can I use mechanical, electronic or live decoys to hunt turkeys during the fall season?
No. You cannot use mechanical, electronic or live decoys to hunt turkeys during the fall season.
Is a decoy moved by the wind considered mechanical?
No. A windsock or similar decoy body anchored at a fixed point into the ground, and whose only motion is derived exclusively by power of the natural wind, is not considered a mechanical decoy.
Can I stalk turkeys using handheld decoys or silhouettes during the fall season?
No. You cannot stalk turkeys with a handheld decoy or silhouette during the fall season.
Can I use electronic turkey calls to hunt turkeys during the fall season?
No. You cannot use or possess electronic devices that imitate turkey calls while hunting turkeys during the fall season.
Can I use bait while hunting turkeys during the fall season?
No. You cannot use bait to aid in the taking of a turkey during the fall season. This does not apply to standing farm crops (normal agricultural practices) or other naturally growing grains, fruits or vegetables.
Can I use my hunting dog to hunt turkeys during the fall season?
Yes. You can hunt turkeys with dogs during the fall season.
Can I retrieve my hunting dog if it runs on to private property?
Yes. Unless previously prohibited by the landowner, you can enter on foot the property of another person for the sole purpose of retrieving a hunting dog. You cannot be in possession of a firearm when retrieving a dog from private property. You should not remain on the property beyond the reasonable time necessary to retrieve the dog.
Can I hire a hunting guide for fall turkey hunting?
Yes. You can hire a commercial hunting guide for fall turkey hunting in Michigan. A list of licensed commercial hunting guides is available at Michigan.gov/WildlifePermits.
