Last year, a turkey named Dolly Pardon was chosen, and in 2022, Mitch E. Gander was the top pick. Whitmer says this year she looks forward to seeing names inspired by the Detroit Lions.

MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pardoned a turkey on Thursday, Nov. 14, whose name was submitted by a young Michigander. Last week, Whitmer launched a statewide turkey naming contest.