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eHarvest tag

eHarvest tag

A woman holds her phone displaying her e-Harvest tag.

The choice is yours — paper or digital

The voluntary use of electronic harvest tags brings Michigan further into the digital age of hunting licenses. Electronic options have become more common around the country, and several states have developed electronic tagging systems for turkeys.

When an electronic harvest tag is purchased, hunters must be able to show their turkey license and electronic harvest validation number on their mobile device. Upon harvesting a turkey and before the carcass is transported, hunters must immediately validate the electronic tag by selecting the appropriate information on their mobile device (cell signal not required).

Buying your tag

A DNR employee with a purchased hunting license.

Paper tag

If you buy in-store, you will receive your paper tag immediately. If you buy on our website, a paper tag will be mailed to you.

Closeup of a person's hands using a cell phone in the outdoors.

eHarvest tag

You must use the Hunt Fish mobile app to buy. Paper tags are not an option for fall turkey when purchasing in the app.

Validating your harvest with your eHarvest tag

A screen capture of a harvest e-tag, with an arrow pointing to the validate button.

Step 1 (enlarge image)

Immediately after harvesting your turkey, open your eHarvest tag in the Hunt Fish mobile app and tap the validate button.

A screenshot of the eTag validation screen with date entry from the Hunt Fish mobile app.

Step 2 (enlarge image)

Enter your harvest date and ensure it matches the current date. Then, click the confirm button at the bottom.

A screen shot showing confirmation of e-Harvest tag validation in the Hunt Fish app.

Step 3 (enlarge image)

Legibly write the harvest date and license and validation numbers on a durable medium (e.g., duct tape), then fasten it to turkey's leg.