Michigan Pure Hunt

[Tallbear]

The Next Pure Michigan Hunt Winner Could Be You!

Contact: Katie Keen, 231-775-9727 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014
Agency: Natural Resources

March 14, 2012

Would you like to hunt elk and bear, along with other species in Michigan next year? You can if you win one of three Pure Michigan Hunt (PMH) packages. However, to win you need to apply. Applications for the 2013 drawing are now available for purchase. You can purchase an unlimited number of $4 applications for Michigan’s “Hunt of a Lifetime” from now until December 31. Three winners will be drawn to win theultimate prize package of licenses to hunt elk, bear, turkey, deer and waterfowl, plus various hunting merchandise yet to be determined. Dollars generated from this opportunity fund wildlife habitat management here in Michigan. Wildlife Management in Michigan is funded by the users.

The three recent winners -- Brad L. Belcher from Howell, Mark A. Schulz from southeast Michigan, and Dan A. Beaudoin from Waterford -- were announced Feb. 9, 2012. In addition to their hunting licenses for elk, bear, turkey, deer and managed waterfowl, the three winners received the following prize package from Michigan companies and organizations:

Ø Ameristep: Brickhouse Groundblinds
Ø Darton Archery: 2012 Scorpion II Crossbows packages
Ø Ducks Unlimited Michigan Chapter: One year subscription and duck decoy
Ø Michigan Gun Owners: 30.06 Savage Arms rifle
Ø Michigan United Conservation Clubs: One year subscription Youth and Adult magazine
Ø MOR Archery: Nine Square Target Systems
Ø National Wild Turkey Federation, Michigan Chapter: Custom Box calls, hunting vests, turkey patches
Ø Northwoods Wholesale Outlets: Soroc sports sleds
Ø Quality Deer Management Association, Michigan Chapter: QDM start-up package
“When you are buying your new 2012 licenses, buy yourself a couple Pure Michigan Hunt applications," said DNR Wildlife Chief Russ Mason. "You could win every limited-access hunt the state of Michigan has to offer. We can’t wait to hear the recent winners' stories of this spring turkey season. Last year’s hunters had a blast.”

You can purchase Pure Michigan Hunt applications anywhere DNR licenses are sold or you can purchase one online at www.mdnr-elicense.com (http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIwMzE0LjYxNjMwMTEmb WVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTIwMzE0LjYxNjMwMTE mZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNjkxMjM4MiZlbWFpb GlkPW1pa2V0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1taWtldGh pZWRlQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlS WQ9JiYm&&&103&&&http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/). For more information on the PMH, visit www.michigan.gov/puremichiganhunt (http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIwMzE0LjYxNjMwMTEmb WVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTIwMzE0LjYxNjMwMTE mZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNjkxMjM4MiZlbWFpb GlkPW1pa2V0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1taWtldGh pZWRlQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlS WQ9JiYm&&&104&&&http://www.michigan.gov/puremichiganhunt). The 2013 prize package of merchandise is currently being put together, and will be posted on the PMH website soon.


The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr (http://links.govdelivery.com/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIwMzE0LjYxNjMwMTEmb WVzc2FnZWlkPU1EQi1QUkQtQlVMLTIwMTIwMzE0LjYxNjMwMTE mZGF0YWJhc2VpZD0xMDAxJnNlcmlhbD0xNjkxMjM4MiZlbWFpb GlkPW1pa2V0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJnVzZXJpZD1taWtldGh pZWRlQHlhaG9vLmNvbSZmbD0mZXh0cmE9TXVsdGl2YXJpYXRlS WQ9JiYm&&&105&&&http://www.michigan.gov/dnr).

[dooman]

I usually buy a couple chances, it would be almost like winning the lottery.

[mlodell07]

It'd be cool to win but this just sounds like another tax for people who are bad at math :pistols:

[fbuckner]

I have the pleasure of Being the FFL for this and I can tell you the smiles were big when they picked up their rifles.

[customizedcreationz]

Were these the rifles we engraved for MGO ?

[Tallbear]

Were these the rifles we engraved for MGO ?
Yes....

[Tallbear]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oct. 15, 2012

Contact: Katie Keen, 231-775-9727 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014


Pure Michigan Hunt winner harvests elk of a lifetime

Dan Beaudoin of Waterford, Mich., recently had a Sunday morning he will never forget. “My heart was pounding! I’m a big guy and my guide had me running, so I was breathing hard,” said the 2012 Pure Michigan Hunt winner.

Recently, Beaudoin harvested an enormous 6x6 bull elk during the second elk hunt period with the help of his guide, Kevin Johnson of Big Boys Adventures in Gaylord, Mich.

“My guide said the elk had a whale tail; I didn’t even know what that was!” said Beaudoin.

Although the bull has yet to be officially scored, everyone has a guess for the record book, according to Beaudoin.

Beaudoin is one of three winners of the Department of Natural Resources' Pure Michigan Hunt program. Each winner received all 2012 limited licenses and the ultimate hunter’s prize package from Michigan companies and organizations. Beaudoin purchased a $4 Pure Michigan Hunt application last year, and found out in January of 2012 he was one of the winners.

Pure Michigan Hunt applications for the 2013 season are available for $4 at any license agent or online at www.mdnr-elicense.com (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIxMDE1LjExMjE2MTUxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAxNS4xMTIxNjE 1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjAyMjE0JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&106&&&http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/?source=govdelivery). There is no limit to the number of applications hunters may buy now through Dec. 31. Three winners will be announced in February 2013.

The 2013 prize package includes licenses for elk, bear, spring and fall turkey, and antlerless deer; first pick at a managed waterfowl area, and the following prizes:

2012 Darton crossbow package
30.06 rifle from Michigan Gun Owners
12 GA shotgun from the Lake Effect Chapter of the Michigan Duck Hunters Association
Camo ground blind from Ameristep
Guided spring turkey hunt from East Lake Outfitters
Sitka camo clothing from Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Camo vest, custom box call and patch from National Wild Turkey Federation
Rapid River knife, duck decoy and membership from Ducks Unlimited
Herd monitoring kit and membership from Quality Deer Management Association
National and local memberships from Safari Club International
Sweatshirt and hat from the Southwest Lake Erie Chapter of Waterfowl USA
As a Pure Michigan Hunt winner, Beaudoin also got the first pick at a managed waterfowl area hunt, bringing along a hunting companion to share the experience.

“I hunted waterfowl at Fish Point Managed Waterfowl Area,” said Beaudoin, “I took along one of my oldest friends and the guy who actually got me into duck hunting years ago.”

To learn more about the Pure Michigan Hunt, visit www.michigan.gov/puremichiganhunt (http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTIxMDE1LjExMjE2MTUxJ m1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDEyMTAxNS4xMTIxNjE 1MSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE3MjAyMjE0JmVtY WlsaWQ9bWlrZXRoaWVkZUB5YWhvby5jb20mdXNlcmlkPW1pa2V 0aGllZGVAeWFob28uY29tJmZsPSZleHRyYT1NdWx0aXZhcmlhd GVJZD0mJiY=&&&107&&&http://www.michigan.gov/puremichiganhunt?source=govdelivery).


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