Giving Disabled Kids the Turkey Hunt of a Lifetime in MI

The Michigan Turkey Tracks Foundation gives young people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the turkey hunt of a lifetime.

Turkey Tracks Hunt

There’s nothing like sitting in a blind on an early spring morning, as the sun rises and the first gobble of a big tom echoes through the woods. No matter how many times a hunter experiences it, the excitement never fades.

Turkey hunting is a great way to introduce young people, or anyone new to hunting, to the experience of heading into the Michigan woods to harvest a turkey. However, for some youth, this opportunity can be much harder to access due to disabilities or a lack of funds and equipment needed to participate in the sport.

The founder of first Turkey Tracks hunt is Eric Corey of Knox, Indiana. Eric was an avid hunter who wanted to share his experiences with others that had disabilities like he did. With the help of his parents and several others, Eric was able to create those hunting experiences for hundreds of others.

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Sadly, Eric lost his battle with ALS on January 18, 2012. His legacy lives on through his family, hunting buddies, friends, landowners, and the many supporters who continue to carry his vision forward.

Turkey Tracks Gives Special Hunts to Disabled Youth

The Turkey Tracks Foundation of Michigan is based in Plainwell, Michigan. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young hunters with disabilities experience the outdoors, opportunities they might not otherwise have.

Turkey Tracks provides youth with disabilities (up to age 21) the opportunity to take part in a turkey hunt of a lifetime. If you have a family member or friend interested in participating in the May 1–3, 2026 hunt, visit the Turkey Tracks website to sign up.

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If Turkey Tracks cannot accommodate everyone during the official weekend, many volunteers arrange additional outings on other dates to ensure more youth can experience the hunt.

Turkey Tracks supplies all the specialized equipment needed, including track chairs, "sip and puff" systems, and blinds. They also cover lodging, licenses, and most other expenses for the weekend.

If you would like to help support Turkey Tracks, its very easy to make a tax deductible contribution here.

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