State conservation officials today announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the late-January killing of 14 wild turkeys in Alcona County.

The turkeys were found by coyote hunters along a rural county road. DNR law enforcement officials estimate the incident occurred some time over the last weekend in January. Investigators said the birds included several toms, as well as a few hens and juvenile males.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the DNR Report All Poaching hotline at 800-292-7800. Strict confidentiality will be maintained with any information received.

Wild turkeys are a game species in Michigan; however, the season currently is closed. Legal hunting in limited quota hunt units begins April 18, with a bag limit for the spring season of one bearded turkey per licensed hunter.