Tuscola SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Fraser Township No.1 State Game Area in Bay County: for day-to-day parks-and-recreation administration or questions is Local Office: Norway DNR Wildlife Office, Currently, only shotguns are permitted in areas where hunting with a handgun is legal. Minnesota hunters are fortunate that the search is not nearly as difficult as it is in many states, where public land is rare. California hosts about 39 different species Local Office: Gladwin DNR Wildlife Office, Marie DNR Wildlife Office, 13578 Seymour Road, Route 3, Grass Lake, MI 49240; phone 517-522-4097. Three Rivers State Game Area in Cass and St. Joseph Counties: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Local Office: Gaylord DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office Molasses River Flooding No.4 Wildlife Management Area in Gladwin County, was not completed and does not exist. 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. 8717 North Roscommon Road (at I-75 and M-18 South), Roscommon, MI 48653; phone 989-275-5151. 1990 South Highway US-41, Marquette, MI 49855; phone 906-228-6561. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Gourdneck State Game Area in Kalamazoo County: Local Office: Houghton Lake DNR Wildlife Office, This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Use the button above to visit the fishing home page, or go directly to your area of interest below: Get all your hunting information here, including hunting season dates, rules and regulations, and much more. 50 0 obj Visit the grants home page by clicking on the button above, or view a specific area of interest below: Learn about Michigan's diverse range of fish, plants, trees, reptiles, amphibians, insects and mammals. Size: 14,412 acres approx. 801 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin, MI 48624; phone 989-426-9205. 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). Size: 4,583 acres approx. Just a word on a paper, but a very powerful element of landowner relations that opens doors and creates rapport, and will ultimately benefit all hunters for years to come. a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information Page and Map; and a WPA Fact Sheet. Driving on harvested fields is allowed to place and retrieve waterfowl decoys. Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, Size: 3,221 acres approx. (Baiting is authorized in Alaska, in accordance with state regulations on refuges.) 5100 South M-123 near M-28 (or Route 4, Box 796), Newberry, MI 49868; Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. (k) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field, which we identify in 50 CFR 20.21(j), while on Waterfowl Production Areas, or on certain other areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System as delineated on maps, leaflets and/or signs, available at each refuge headquarters or posted at each refuge, or as stated in refuge-specific regulations. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Additional Maps: Maple River SGA Wetland Wildlife Management Units Unit Map [PDF] 500 West Highway US-2, Norway, MI 49870; phone 906-563-9247 or 906-563-9077. Forest Legacy Conservation Areas: The Minnesota Forest Legacy Program has acquired public hunting rights and other public recreation opportunities on nearly 6,400 acres of private forest lands in Cass, Crow Wing, and Itasca counties. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. WebBlue-wing Waterfowl Production Area, located on County Road C, is almost 54 acres in size. Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, Verona State Game Area in Huron County: Size: 2,550 acres approx. Available from county courthouses and some land abstracting firms. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Size: 3,250 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. 8015 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601; phone 231-775-9727. Hunters are required to have a valid hunting license for the game they intend to hunt in order to make a reservation. Size: 1,150 acres approx. Size: 16,684 acres approx. Size: 180 acres approx. DNR Forest Mgmt Division, Eastern UP District (Sault Ste. 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442; phone 248-634-8811. All hunters must possess a valid state hunting license. Additional Maps: St. Clair Flats SWA Harsens Island Managed Hunt (waterfowl) Area Unit Map [PDF]. visitor center phone 231-326-5134 ext.328. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 13578 Seymour Road, Route 3, Grass Lake, MI 49240; phone 517-522-4097. WPAs are managed by the USFWS and purchased with Federal Duck Stamp revenue. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Local Office: Crane Pond DNR Wildlife Office, Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, Windsor Township State Game Area in Eaton County: Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Size: 6,135 acres approx. Tomahawk Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Presque Isle County: 6640 Long Lake Road, Route 2, Belding, MI 48809; phone 616-794-2658. The EHAP was developed to help address depredation complaints on private land and to increase hunter success. Marie, MI 49783; phone 906-635-5281 or 906-635-6161. Tamarack Lake State Game Area in Eaton County: Size: 2,933 acres approx. Grass Lake State Game Area in Jackson County: Local Office: Bay City DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Local Office: Baraga DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Quanicassee State Wildlife Area in Bay and Tuscola Counties: This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. phone 906-293-5131 or 906-293-5024. Size: 2,777 acres approx. WebLands acquired as waterfowl production areas shall annually be open to the hunting of migratory game birds, upland game, and big game subject to the provisions of State law Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, In South Dakota, there are over 5 million acres of public land and over 1 million acres of private land that can be used for hunting. These properties have area-specific regulations for public use related to hunting, trapping, fishing and other activities. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Additional Maps: Barry SGA Main Unit (15884 acres approx.) Size: 4,755 acres approx. 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. 1803 Krispin Road, Harsens Island, MI 48028; phone 810-748-9504. The Thumb Pheasant Management Area meets the criteria to have a Master Plan Little Fox River Flooding / Stanley Lake Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Schoolcraft County: Size: 7,695 acres approx. It is important that hunters using a CHAP area complete the required check in registration slip and drop it in the self-service box so hunter use can be properly counted. 13578 Seymour Road, Route 3, Grass Lake, MI 49240; phone 517-522-4097. Local Office: Rose Lake DNR Wildlife Office, 22250 Northland Drive, Paris, MI 49338; phone 231-465-4188. These areas are managed for the production of waterfowl, but other game and nongame wildlife thrive on them as well. Local Office: Rose Lake DNR Wildlife Office, One of the easiest ways that anyone can support bird habitat conservation is by buying duck stamps. The atlas contains maps and information on South Dakota's Walk-In Areas, Game Production Areas (GPAs), Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs), School and PublicLands, National Forests and Grasslands,Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands and other lands open to public hunting. Publicly accessible lands are displayed in the Public Access Atlas. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Size: 264 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. WebSchlee Waterfowl Production Area , cooperating Federal Land in Jackson County: Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, 13578 Seymour Road, Route 3, Grass Lake, MI 60887 Highway M-40, (P.O. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. a_85s67.%oSS6+irI :'V>S V pV[eDfE*ms54zl#kn-,WL,a72TxjN/B6lzlyenpgKgD. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Grand River State Game Area in Ionia County: Hunting and Fishing; 3580 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706; phone 989-684-9141. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. 6640 Long Lake Road, Route 2, Belding, MI 48809; phone 616-794-2658. Lapeer State Game Area in Lapeer County: * A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for parking at this area. 8717 North Roscommon Road (at I-75 and M-18 South), Roscommon, MI 48653; phone 989-275-5151. Given that private land access is limited to a specific number of users, not all PATH lands are displayed in the Public Access Atlas. Rogue River SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Use the button above to visit the hunting home page, or go directly to your area of interest below: Find ORV license and permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. Size: 1,885 acres approx. Restrictions are noted in the back section of the DNR Hunting Regulations Handbook. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Sandusky State Game Area in Sanilac County: This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Local Office: Crane Pond DNR Wildlife Office, 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Local Office: Lapeer DNR Wildlife Office, This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. The SD office of School and Public Lands manages over 750,000 acres of land. Beware: Some portions of islands or even small islands in the Beaver Island group are Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, This area is cooperatively managed for wildlife by the US National Parks and the DNR Wildlife Division. Size: 115 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. acres approx. Also, hunters can't hunt any posted private land unless they have written permission, and they can't hunt land if they've been told to leave. Local Office: Pointe Mouillee DNR Wildlife Office, Tuscola State Game Area in Tuscola County: 1803 Krispin Road, Harsens Island, MI 48028; phone 810-748-9504. Size: 396 (units: 180 north, 216 south). Murphy Lake State Game Area in Tuscola County: Additional Maps: Rogue River SGA "main" north portion Map and "extension" south portion Map. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. There are 1,000 WPAs in South Dakota, totaling nearly 150,000 acres. Osceola-Missaukee Grasslands State Game Area in Osceola and Missaukee Counties: this area has historically been managed out of two different offices, listed below: The South Dakota Public Hunting Atlas is a hunter's guide to all lands open to public access. 8562 East Stoll Road, East Lansing, MI 48823; phone 517-641-4092. The Fox Island Group in Leelanau County (southern portion of area): This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Schlee Waterfowl Production Area , cooperating Federal Land in Jackson County: Muskegon State Game Area in Muskegon and Newaygo Counties: * A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for parking at this area. Prohibition Against Taking Other Than Waterfowl and Resident Small Game on Perris Reservoir State Recreation Area. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Size: 385 acres approx. Search for volunteer opportunities around the country, News about wonderful wild things and places, FWS is taking steps to mitigate climate impacts, Search employment opportunities with USFWS. State forests: The 3 million acres encompassed by Minnesota's 56 state forests hold game such as deer, bear, and ruffed grouse. For individual maps, click on a watershed management district office (WMD) and then click the "maps" link on the right side of the page. Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, 8015 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601; phone 231-775-9727. Contact for day-to-day State Forest administration or questions is the This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, These lands are managed for livestock grazing, mineral extraction, forest management and recreation if public access exists. However, to protect these areas and their many assets, there are certain rules that all must abide by. 13501 Highway M-33, Atlanta, MI 49709; phone 989-785-4251. a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information Page and Map; and a WPA Fact Sheet. <>/Border[0 0 0]/C[0.0 0.0 1.0]/H/N/M(D:20230427235532Z)/P 4 0 R/Rect[222.0 400.106 310.344 410.743]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Contact for the entire Holly SRA, outside the wildlife unit or beyond wildlife-related issues, Schoonover Waterfowl Production Area , cooperating Federal Land in Lenawee County: Local Office: Rose Lake DNR Wildlife Office Waterfowl production areas are often open to deer hunting during the fall and winter, when waterfowl are not present. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Size: 208 acres approx. phone 906-293-5131 or 906-293-5024. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. 801 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin, MI 48624; phone 989-426-9205. Local Office: Cadillac DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Note: this is a developing area connecting the Maple River State Game Area and Size: 360 acres approx. WebWaterfowl Production Areas (WPA) WPAs are managed by the USFWS and purchased with Federal Duck Stamp revenue. 1732 West Highway M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735; phone 989-732-3541. Except when authorized by the commissioner, target shooting, trap shooting, skeet shooting, or indiscriminate shooting is prohibited in wildlife management areas. 3580 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706; phone 989-684-9141. State of South Dakota. In addition, refuge-specific hunting regulations for migratory game bird, upland game, and big game hunting appear in 32.20 through 32.72. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Box 67, Shingleton, MI 49884; phone 906-452-6236. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. For answers to specific questions, please contact your local Game and Parks Commission office. Click the box above for tips and tricks to fill your basket. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. small natural wetlands and grasslands within the National Wildlife Refuge System that provide breeding, resting and nesting habitat for millions of waterfowl, shorebirds, grassland birds Size: 1,494 (just the wildlife unit) . 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. For more information visit their website. Local Office: Houghton Lake DNR Wildlife Office, Provided: Reference Map. Available in atlas form in some bookstores or individually from the Minnesota Geological Survey in St. Paul. Provided: [PDF]. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 500 West Highway US-2, Norway, MI 49870; phone 906-563-9247 or 906-563-9077. Size: 565 acres approx. Many refuges allow deer and upland game hunting. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Kalkaska County (Garfield Township), and Norwich Township Missaukee County: 1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48207; phone 313-396-6890. Size: 354 acres approx. Size: 237 acres approx. Size: 56 acres approx. Size: 2,125 acres approx. Horseshoe Lake State Game Area in Oakland County: For a full listing of help desk numbers, field offices, and other ways we can help, please visit our contact page. Local Office: Traverse City DNR Wildlife Office, Minden SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. 1990 South Highway US-41, Marquette, MI 49855; phone 906-228-6561. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Charlotte State Game Area in Eaton County: Note: this area as been grouped with Blendon Township SGA and incorrectly called the Ottawa County SGA. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 1732 West Highway M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735; phone 989-732-3541. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Check out the most recent updates available within the hunting atlas. 6640 Long Lake Road, Route 2, Belding, MI 48809; phone 616-794-2658. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. The Platte River Recreation Access Program provides limited, walk-in public access on more than 6,200 acres of land through an online reservation system. Size: 85 acres approx. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. endobj 225 East Spruce Street, St. Charles, MI 48655; phone 989-865-6211. Chesterfield Township State Game Area in Macomb County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Waterfowl Production Areas: Most of these federally managed wetlands and surrounding uplands, known as WPAs, are open to hunting. Spring Creek State Game Area in St. Joseph County: 60887 Highway M-40, (P.O. Keeler State Game Area in Van Buren County: WebWaterfowl production area. The opening or closing of wildlife refuge areas to hunting shall be in accordance with the rulemaking requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. Fuller Woods SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. South Dakota has over 5 million acres of hunting opportunity on publicland as well as on private landleased for public hunting. These lands must be legally accessed; anyone crossing private land to access school land must have the permission of the private landowner. Wildfowl Bay State Wildlife Area in Huron County: Bass River DNR Parks and Recreation Office, Conner's Marsh Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Crawford County: Hunters and anglers pay the entire bill for the acquisition, development and maintenance of these areas through the purchase of hunting, trapping and fishing permits, Habitat Stamps and through excise taxes on hunting and fishing equipment. Marsh Creek / Beaver Lake Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Roscommon County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. The Public Access Atlas identifies and consolidates Nebraskas public access resources for the benefit of hunters, trappers and anglers. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Local Office: Barry DNR Wildlife Office, Size: 2,933 acres approx. Size: 520 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Ruffed Grouse Management Areas: Ruffed Grouse Management Areas are a great destination for the hunter looking to experience grouse and woodcock hunting. Flynn Township State Game Area in Sanilac Counties: 553). NRD properties have area-specific regulations related to hunting, fishing, trapping and other activities. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Fish and Wildlife Service uses Duck Stamp funds to protect some of the most threatened and productive migratory bird habitats in the country. Size: 39 acres approx. Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. The U.S. Bay City DNR Parks/Recreation Office, Unauthorized distribution of bait and hunting over bait is prohibited. 48 0 obj Box 798, Sault Ste. Special regulations apply and differ by refuge. And most hunters hunt on private land. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE SNOWMOBILE HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below: Want to find tasty morel mushrooms in the forest? Local Office: Sault Ste. <>/Border[0 0 0]/C[0.0 0.0 1.0]/H/N/M(D:20230427235532Z)/P 4 0 R/Rect[222.0 140.706 379.86 151.343]/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Size: 12,062 acres approx. Regulations, special conditions and maps of hunting areas are available at the refuge's headquarters. Trapping is authorized by special permit and only when depredation is occurring. Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, 1732 West Highway M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735; phone 989-732-3541. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Size: 6,310 acres approx. Elmwood Township State Game Area in Tuscola County: Size: 4,071 acres approx. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Vassar State Game Area in Tuscola County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]; Note: Not all lands owned by the agencies listed below are open to hunting. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. 37205 Mouillee Road, Route 2, Rockwood, MI 48173; phone 734-379-9692. % Some State Park and State Historical Park lands allow limited hunting opportunities. Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for parking at this area. Landowners are paid based on the number of hunters that use these lands. Beaver Islands State Wildlife Research Area in Charlevoix and Leelanau Counties St. Clair Flats State Wildlife Area meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. The DNR Parks and Rec. County land: Many northern counties manage state tax-forfeited lands. Columbia Township State Game Area in Sanilac and Tuscola Counties: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 7600 East Messinger Road, Twin Lake, MI 49457; phone 231-788-5055. 8717 North Roscommon Road (at I-75 and M-18 South), Roscommon, MI 48653; phone 989-275-5151. Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR), CHAPTER I - UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, SUBCHAPTER C - THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM. 1805 South Yankee Springs Road, Middleville, MI 49333; phone 269-795-3280. Local Office: Barry DNR Wildlife Office, Deford State Game Area in Sanilac and Tuscola Counties: This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Note: northeast from this area there is the Maple-River/ Gratiot-Saginaw Connector State Game Area, Special regulations apply. Fish and Wildlife Service as satellites of the National Wildlife Refuge system.
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