Provided: Area Map [PDF]. All other access is limited to foot traffic only. Local Office: Cadillac DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, However, to protect these areas and their many assets, there are certain rules that all must abide by. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Size: 85 acres approx. Saranac-Lowell SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. 8015 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601; phone 231-775-9727. Provided: Detailed Map [PDF]; Area Map [PDF]. DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. Pointe Mouillee State Game Area in Monroe and Wayne Counties: Elmwood Township State Game Area in Tuscola County: Size: 3,565 acres approx. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Size: 800 acres approx. Privately owned lands, operating as working farms and ranches, leased for public hunting access by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks primarily for field waterfowl hunting. There are over 2 million acres (8,100 km 2) of this Provided: Area Map [PDF]. The Service purchased the first fee-title April 28, 2023/Proposed Rules 26245 soon thereafter. Local Office: Atlanta DNR Wildlife Office, Brookfield Township No.1 State Game Area in Huron County: Local Office: Gladwin DNR Wildlife Office, Respect. 3580 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706; phone 989-684-9141. Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Kalkaska County (Garfield Township), and Norwich Township Missaukee County: Marie 49783; phone 906-635-5281 or 906-635-6161. We administer grants that enable our local partners to promote the lifestyles we all enjoy by providing recreational opportunities, enhancing wildlife habitat and ensuring public safety. Size: 810 acres approx. 37205 Mouillee Road, Route 2, Rockwood, MI 48173; phone 734-379-9692. Hardwood Reservoir north Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Dickinson county, was retired/removed as unqiuely-named DNR-WLD focus area, 2020 March 03, and is now managed as part of State Forest co-management activities. Public hunting is one of the benefits these areas provide. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 8562 East Stoll Road, East Lansing, MI 48823; phone 517-641-4092. Size: 1,538 acres approx. Local Office: Flat River DNR Wildlife Office, Local Office: Gaylord DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Holly Wildlife Unit of Holly State Recreation Area in Oakland County: Privately owned lands, operating as working farms and ranches, leased for public hunting access by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. Flynn Township State Game Area in Sanilac Counties: This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, Wildlife management areas (WMAs): Minnesota's 1,300 WMAs are wetlands, uplands, or woods owned and managed for wildlife by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Devil's Lake/River Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Alpena County: Stanton SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. 1732 West Highway M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735; phone 989-732-3541. Size: 50,656 acres approx. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 2122 South M-37, Traverse City, MI 49685; phone 231-922-5280. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Accessible places: Access is available in some areas. Size: 385 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Gratiot-Saginaw State Game Area in Gratiot and Saginaw Counties: Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, Generally they are less than 640 acres, but some are larger. 3580 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706; phone 989-684-9141. More information on the requirements and opportunities available are below. acres approx. Missouri River USACE lands downstream of Gavins Point Dam are part of the Missouri River Recovery Program. Charlotte State Game Area in Eaton County: Local Office: Muskegon DNR Wildlife Office, Contact for the entire Holly SRA, outside the wildlife unit or beyond wildlife-related issues, Edmore State Game Area in Isabella and Montcalm Counties: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Crow Island State Game Area in Bay and Saginaw Counties Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. Portions of many NWRs are open to limited hunting or fishing. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Dansville State Game Area in Ingham County: Local Office: Traverse City DNR Wildlife Office, Size: 565 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. And most hunters hunt on private land. Note: Not all lands owned by the agencies listed below are open to hunting. Regulations, special conditions, and maps of the hunting areas for a particular wildlife refuge are available at that area's headquarters. Somerset State Game Area in Hillsdale County: Size: 1,150 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Unadilla State Wildlife Area in Livingston and Washtenaw Counties: WebThe Waterfowl Program is a small unit within the Wildlife Branch that is responsible for conservation and management of waterfowl. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. Restore Clarity And Brightness: Get Your Steiner Binoculars Recoated! Note: this area map shows the Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park, which is closed to all hunting. Size: 1,650 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. 32.2 What are the requirements for hunting on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System? Salt Lake City Utah's spring general-season turkey hunts are about to get underway, and if you like the idea of harvesting your own delicious bird, it's not too late to 6640 Long Lake Road, Route 2, Belding, MI 48809; phone 616-794-2658. Contact for the entire Bay City SRA, outside the wildlife unit or beyond wildlife-related issues, 8562 East Stoll Road, East Lansing, MI 48823; phone 517-641-4092. 13578 Seymour Road, Route 3, Grass Lake, MI 49240; phone 517-522-4097. 801 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin, MI 48624; phone 989-426-9205. The EHAP was developed to help address depredation complaints on private land and to increase hunter success. Portable tree stands shall not be installed, used or left in place on these areas from Feb. 1 through Aug. 15. Maple River State Game Area in Clinton, Gratiot and Ionia Counties: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 1803 Krispin Road, Harsens Island, MI 48028; phone 810-748-9504. 6833 Highway US-2/US-41/M-35, Gladstone, MI 49837; phone 906-786-2351. Size: 8,411 (non-restricted area only). Local Office: Gladwin DNR Wildlife Office, Bay City DNR Parks/Recreation Office, The most commonly hunted public lands in Minnesota are state wildlife management areas (WMAs), state forests, national forests and federal waterfowl production areas (WPAs). Cornish SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Size: 95 acres approx. Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, Size: 6,673 acres approx. 60887 Highway M-40, (P.O. Middleville SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Links also do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. Local Office: Muskegon DNR Wildlife Office, This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. 60887 Highway M-40, (P.O. Size: 1,347 acres approx. All hunters must comply with current Federal Migratory Bird Regulations. <>/Border[0 0 0]/C[0.0 0.0 1.0]/H/N/M(D:20230427235532Z)/P 4 0 R/Rect[307.925 410.105 338.417 420.743]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> The PATH program is an online reservation-based program that provides Nebraska youth and their mentors access to hunt on private lands and selected public lands. Local Office: Nayanquing Point DNR Wildlife Office, Note: Backus Creek Flooding SWMA, on the southern side, has officially been merged into this area, <>/Border[0 0 0]/C[0.0 0.0 1.0]/H/N/M(D:20230427235532Z)/P 4 0 R/Rect[336.704 150.705 367.196 161.343]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Size: 1,494 (just the wildlife unit) . Local Office: Gladwin DNR Wildlife Office, Size: 80 acres approx. The SD office of School and Public Lands manages over 750,000 acres of land. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Size: 2,373 acres approx. Local Office: Bay City DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, WMDs are subject to the same rules and Maps: Fox Island group Unit Map [PDF]; South Fox Island Map [PDF]; North Fox Island Map [PDF]. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. The mentor is there to help the youth and ensure a safe hunting experience. Peterson Pond Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Menominee County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. The cost varies from county to county. Augusta Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in Kalamazoo County: Local Office: Roscommon DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Port Huron State Game Area in St. Clair County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. BLM manages over 274,000 surface acres, please check with the local BLM office to be aware of any specific rules or restrictions that may apply to these lands. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 238, 16 U.S.C. 801 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin, MI 48624; phone 989-426-9205. The U.S. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 2122 South M-37, Traverse City, MI 49685; phone 231-922-5280. Size: 3,250 acres approx. Houghton Lake Flats South Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Roscommon County: Size: 2,687 . Marie, MI 49783; phone 906-635-5281 or 906-635-6161. Size: 54 acres approx. Gladwin FTA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Fish and Wildlife Service. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Blind Sucker River Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Luce County: 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Off-road travel is prohibited. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE ORV HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below: Information on DNR shooting and archery ranges, rules and regulations, resources to get started and more. acres approx. Size: 354 acres approx. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. The Prairie Pothole Region is a critical component of the life cycle of migratory birds found near your home. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Additional Maps: Barry SGA Main Unit (15884 acres approx.) Itsabout half wetland and half grassland. Size: 360 acres approx. Local Office: Detroit DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Size: 4,218 acres approx. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Local Office: Rose Lake DNR Wildlife Office, 32.1 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to hunting. Local Office: Muskegon DNR Wildlife Office, Local Office: Escanaba DNR Wildlife Office, Candidate Conservation Agreements (CCA & CCAA), Coastal Barrier Resources Act Project Consultation, Coastal Barrier Resources System Property Documentation, Learn more about national wildlife refuge, 50 CFR 32.2(a-l) - What are the requirements for hunting on areas of the Nation, 50 CFR 20 - Migratory bird hunting regulations. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission pumps some wetlands across the state to improve hunting conditions, provide habitat for migrating waterfowl and the other water birds, provide areas for people to observe wildlife and to spread out the distribution of migrating birds and reduce the possibility of disease outbreaks. 13501 Highway M-33, Atlanta, MI 49709; phone 989-785-4251. They may be obtained at all Forest Service District offices, by request at U.S. Forest Service, 125 N. Main St., Chadron, NE 69337, 308-432-0300, or by visiting their website. Osceola-Missaukee Grasslands State Game Area in Osceola and Missaukee Counties: This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Local Office: Rose Lake DNR Wildlife Office, Size: 1,371 acres approx. Industrial forest land: Potlatch, Blandin, Boise-Cascade, and several other large forest products companies own and manage lands that are open to public hunting. In addition, refuge-specific hunting regulations for migratory game bird, upland game and big game hunting appear in CFR 50 32.20 through 32.72. In some areas, gates may be closed during certain times of the season, and that may be the case with other forest product companies. Local Office: Crane Pond DNR Wildlife Office, The Fox Island Group in Leelanau County (southern portion of area): Fish and Wildlife Service, these public lands encompass more than 200,000 acres. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. The majority of this land is located in the western half of the state. Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, Minnesota hunters are fortunate that the search is not nearly as difficult as it is in many states, where public land is rare. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Note: southwest from this area is the Maple-River/ Gratiot-Saginaw Connector State Game Area, Restrictions are noted in the back section of the DNR Hunting Regulations Handbook. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. What hunters should know for the 2023 Utah spring turkey hunts Groveland Mine Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Dickinson county, was retired/removed as unqiuely-named DNR-WLD focus area, 2020 March 03, and is now managed as part of State Forest co-management activities. Additional Maps: Cannonsburg SGA Cross-Country Ski Trails Unit Map [PDF] Gourdneck State Game Area in Kalamazoo County: St. John's Marsh State Wildlife Area in St. Clair County: Tuscola State Game Area in Tuscola County: Size: 830 (just the wildlife unit). 60887 Highway M-40, (P.O. Maple-River - Gratiot-Saginaw Connector State Game Area in Gratiot County: (l) The refuge-specific regulations ( 32.20 through 32.72) may include the items discussed in 32.3(b). 1732 West Highway M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735; phone 989-732-3541. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Size: 13,354 acres approx. Horseshoe Lake State Game Area in Oakland County: 801 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin, MI 48624; phone 989-426-9205. All hunters must possess a valid state hunting license. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Size: 4,071 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Size: 7,852 acres approx. Size: 280 acres approx. Malan Waterfowl Production Area , cooperating Federal Land in Jackson County: 801 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin, MI 48624; phone 989-426-9205. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Please view our directory listingfor general contact information. Size: 152 (137 plus water) . Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Local Office: Flat River DNR Wildlife Office, Verona SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Consult hunting and fishing regulations carefully. Old Fur Farm Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Clare County: Kawkawlin Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Midland County: This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information Page and Map; and a WPA Fact Sheet. Local Office: Gladwin DNR Wildlife Office, WebConsult those regulations before hunting. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Local Office: Paris DNR Wildlife Office, Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for parking at this area. Headquarters Lake Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Grand Traverse County: Cannonsburg SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Marine Protected Areas (opens in new tab) Hunting Regulations. Other special regulations may apply. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Hunting on a national wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water managed by theU.S. Size: 110 acres approx. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Bullock Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Schoolcraft county, was retired/removed as unqiuely-named DNR-WLD focus area, 2020 March 03, and is now managed as part of State Forest co-management activities. State land in this unit (more details on maps). 180 South Harrison Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629; phone 989-422-6572 or 989-422-5192. Langston SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Visitor Centers across the state provide education programs, field trips, archery, fishing, trails and much more. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. <>/Border[0 0 0]/C[0.0 0.0 1.0]/H/N/M(D:20230427235532Z)/P 4 0 R/Rect[222.0 240.507 310.344 251.144]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> School lands are available to the public for hunting and fishing. 7750 Ringle Road, Unionville, MI 48767; phone 989-674-2511. 13578 Seymour Road, Route 3, Grass Lake, MI 49240; phone 517-522-4097. The Beaver Island Group in Charlevoix County (northern portion of area): Deer River Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Iron county, was retired/removed as unqiuely-named DNR-WLD focus area, 2020 March 03, and is now managed as part of State Forest co-management activities. Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center, Size: 2,125 acres approx. endobj Local Office: Newberry DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, HWkw8=N29>{-@c1dH' q9 ,B/d;;M3=~UIo+]g=_s70 Size: 2,482 acres approx. Local Office: Rose Lake DNR Wildlife Office Molasses River Flooding No.2 Wildlife Management Area in Gladwin County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Spring Creek State Game Area in St. Joseph County: P.O. Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, Walk-In Areas are leased for public hunting access by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks using money from the sale of hunting licenses and Federal Aid money from a tax on hunting equipment sales. a_85s67.%oSS6+irI :'V>S V pV[eDfE*ms54zl#kn-,WL,a72TxjN/B6lzlyenpgKgD. Size: 386 acres approx. Shiawassee River State Game Area in Saginaw County: Local Office: Bay City DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Check with your local county land department to see if it has a map of county lands open to hunting. Note: this is a developing area connecting the Maple River State Game Area and Some USBOR lands in Nebraska are jointly managed with other entities, such as Game and Parks or the USFWS and are displayed accordingly in the atlas. WebBlue-wing Waterfowl Production Area, located on County Road C, is almost 54 acres in size. 8562 East Stoll Road, East Lansing, MI 48823; phone 517-641-4092. These are private lands where landowner permission is required to hunt and include: Garden (includes Clear Creek WMA Refuge), Dodge-Saunders, Boyd-Holt and Lincoln County Refuge. Provided: Area Map [PDF]; Current Fish and Game Laws - fgc.ca.gov Fraser Township No.2 State Game Area in Bay County: Search by place name, Public Land Survey (PLS) and coordinates locations (GPS). This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Lands acquired pursuant to the Act of May 18, 1948 (62 Stat. Size: 876 acres approx. Local Office: Lapeer DNR Wildlife Office, Local Office: Gladwin DNR Wildlife Office, Hunting and trapping on SRA lands is prohibited within 100 yards of any public-use facility or activity area, including picnic areas, campgrounds, private cabins, concession areas, boat ramps and parking lots.