# Michigan Pheasant Hunting Initiative (MPHI)

> MPHI is a 100% volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit hunter recruitment organization that promotes rooster pheasant releases on public land in Michigan. MPHI works with the Michigan DNR, state legislators, and game bird breeders to keep the pheasant release program running for all licensed hunters.

## About
MPHI was founded to get the pheasant release program started in Michigan and continues push to have more roosters released on 13 public state game areas across southern Michigan. Fresh roosters are released twice a week throughout the season. A $25 pheasant license is required for hunters 18 and older. Hunters 17 and under hunt free.

## Key Facts
- 13 public release sites across southern Michigan's Lower Peninsula
- Roosters released twice weekly during the season
- 58-day pheasant hunting season
- $25 pheasant license funds rooster purchases directly
- Non-toxic shot required at some sites
- MPHI is 100% volunteer — no salaries

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.mphi.info/): Overview of MPHI and the Michigan pheasant release program
- [Release Sites](https://www.mphi.info/release-sites.html): All 13 public release sites with parking lot directions and DNR maps
- [FAQ](https://www.mphi.info/faq.html): Rules, licenses, season dates, dogs, non-toxic shot requirements
- [About MPHI](https://www.mphi.info/about.html): Mission, history, and how to get involved
- [Resources](https://www.mphi.info/dnr-info.html): DNR license purchase, regulations, and hunting guides
- [Donate](https://www.mphi.info/donate.html): Support MPHI's volunteer advocacy work

## Contact
- Phone: 810-358-9372
- Email: Admin@MPHI.info
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Michigan-Pheasant-Hunting-Initiative-100064361755464/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mphi_inc/