2019 House Bill 4589

Establish official state game bird

Introduced in the House

May 15, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Gary Howell (R-82)

To establish that henceforth the wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and no other turkey or bird shall be the state of Michigan’s official game bird. This is also the official game bird of Alabama, Massachusetts, Oklahoma and South Carolina.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

Oct. 22, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means