I appreciate the help guys. Really looking forward to getting out there and trying out my new 12g and hopefully bringing a bird home.

Missed the first lottery as i wasn't planning on doing any turkey hunting but got my 2nd lottery app in on dec 28th so just waiting to hear if I got a permit.

Also sent off an email to the DNR while waiting and this is what they had said in response:

"If you have 10 choices down and when you application is pulled we try and give you your 1st choice, if it is sold out then we try you 2nd choice etc. until you are awarded a permit or if we get to the 10th choice and that is sold out you are refunded.

Group hunt – you may 2 or no more than 6 in a group. Each must apply in the same lottery and have the same choices. if you apply online the group leader applies first and selects “create a new group”, which automatically enters his/hers IDNR Customer #. Then the others apply and select “join an existing group” and a drop down box will appear for them to enter the group leader’s IDNR Customer #. By applying as a group each will get the same count/season or all will get refunded

If you are awarded a permit and want another permit? if you received a spring turkey permit from the 1st lottery then you may apply in the 3rd lottery (deadline Feb 11) for your second permit and again in the random daily drawings (March 11) for your 3rd and final permit

Permit Office"