Hunters Can Enter Trophy Contest

Hunters are invited to enter Michigan whitetail buck, black bear, bull elk, or turkey in the trophy contests at the Michigan Deer and Turkey Spectacular Friday, February 8, through Sunday, February 10, at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing.

There are firearms, archery, and black powder divisions. Trophies can be from any year. There is an out-of-state category for whitetail buck entries.

The basic entry fee is $15, which entitles hunters to a threeday pass.

There is no advance entry; just bring entries to the show. Award presentation begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, and entries must be present to win.

Show hours are from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, February 8; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, February 9; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, February 10.

Tickets are $9 for one-day adult admission. Any first-year hunter who received a hunter education certificate between January 1, 2007, and February 7, 2008, will receive free admission to the Deer and Turkey Spectacular when showing proof of course completion at the designated ticket window. On Friday Family Night, all youth ages 11 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.