5100 South M-123 near M-28 (or Route 4, Box 796), Newberry, MI 49868; 37205 Mouillee Road, Route 2, Rockwood, MI 48173; phone 734-379-9692. Molasses River Flooding No.4 Wildlife Management Area in Gladwin County, was not completed and does not exist. Note: portions of this area are huntable, but require special procedures for permission and a special local permit from the Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center; contact them and discuss your desired plans with them for confirmation first before doing anything. Information on NRD lands can be found by visiting their website or by contacting the nearest NRD office. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Dollarville Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Luce County: WebSchlee Waterfowl Production Area , cooperating Federal Land in Jackson County: Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, 13578 Seymour Road, Route 3, Grass Lake, MI Oliver Township State Game Area in Huron County: Cannon Creek Flooding No.1 Wildlife Management Area in Missaukee County: 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Size: 50,656 acres approx. Check with your local county land department to see if it has a map of county lands open to hunting. 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. Local Office: Newberry DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Local Office: Crane Pond DNR Wildlife Office, There are additional local, state and Please check individual state maps for the most current information. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Size: 422 acres approx. Finding a place to hunt can be a challenging task at times, but is very achievable. 3580 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706; phone 989-684-9141. Regulations, special conditions, and maps of the hunting areas for a particular wildlife refuge are available at that area's headquarters. NWRs are managed by the USFWS. Size: 131 acres approx. Size: 23,154 acres approx. Maple River SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. 621 North 10th Street, Plainwell, MI 49080; phone 269-685-6851. Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. 8562 East Stoll Road, East Lansing, MI 48823; phone 517-641-4092. Size: 56 acres approx. Local Office: Crane Pond DNR Wildlife Office, Local Office: Lapeer DNR Wildlife Office, Port Huron State Game Area in St. Clair County: WebWaterfowl Production Areas: Most of these federally managed wetlands and surrounding uplands, known as WPAs, are open to hunting. South Dakota is approximately 80 percent privately owned, and as a result, the vast majority of hunting that occurs across the state occurs on private land. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. 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. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commissions Open Fields and Waters program increases public access opportunities on private lands. Contact (US National Parks): for day-to-day administration regarding area questions is This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Size: 484 acres approx. Hayward Lake to North Lake Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Menominee County: Camping is allowed, unless otherwise posted. As a convenience for hunters and landowners, this system allows hunters to reserve permission to hunt, up to 8 days in advance, on lands leased for public hunting access through CHAP. Au Train Basin State Waterfowl (Wildlife) Management Area in Alger County: Size: 1,863 acres approx. 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. Local Office: Gaylord DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office 48 0 obj Use the button above to visit the target shooing and archery home page, or go directly to one of the pages below: Find snowmobile trail permit info, maps, rules and regulations and more. visitor center phone 231-326-5134 ext.328. 6640 Long Lake Road, Route 2, Belding, MI 48809; phone 616-794-2658. 6640 Long Lake Road, Route 2, Belding, MI 48809; phone 616-794-2658. Lost Nation SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan 1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48207; phone 313-396-6890. Local Office: Sault Ste. Gourdneck SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan Local Office: Atlanta DNR Wildlife Office, 801 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin, MI 48624; phone 989-426-9205. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Holly Wildlife Unit of Holly State Recreation Area in Oakland County: This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. WebAccess includes federal and state-owned lands as well as private land leased for public hunting access. The cost varies from county to county. Size: 3,221 acres approx. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. acres approx. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. (b) Each person 16 years of age and older shall secure and possess a Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp while hunting migratory waterfowl. 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. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. A good share of this land is open to public access, while vehicle use on some roads is restricted. Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, Oak Grove State Game Area in Livingston County: Local Office: Rose Lake DNR Wildlife Office, Individuals are encouraged to provide comments on the lands they hunt. acres approx. Bay City DNR Parks/Recreation Office, Local Office: St. Clair Flats DNR Wildlife Office, These trails, most of them with signs, provide comparatively easy access to areas where small game such as grouse and woodcock may abound. Size: 396 (units: 180 north, 216 south). Robinson Creek Floodings Wildlife Management Area in Roscommon County: Special regulations apply and differ by refuge. Rules and regulations for N-CORPE lands open to public hunting can be found below. phone 906-293-5131 or 906-293-5024. Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. GFP requests that you drop the second half of the permission slip in the check-in box when you are done hunting for the day. Size: 2,220 acres approx. Bakale Wildlife Unit of Bass River State Recreation Area in Ottawa County: 500 West Highway US-2, Norway, MI 49870; phone 906-563-9247 or 906-563-9077. Local Office: Bay City DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Size: 160 acres approx. All motorized travel is restricted to designated roads or trails, which are open or closed. Cross-country or off-road uses of motorized vehicles are prohibited, unless routes or areas are open. Size: 4,583 acres approx. Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, These are private lands open to public, walk-in hunting, trapping and/or fishing. 13501 Highway M-33, Atlanta, MI 49709; phone 989-785-4251. Local Office: Barry DNR Wildlife Office, No further permission from landowners is needed to hunt these areas. 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. Local Office: Muskegon DNR Wildlife Office, Lands acquired pursuant to the Act of May 18, 1948 (62 Stat. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Size: 520 acres approx. Local Office: Gaylord DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office Lake LaVasseur Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Marquette County: Size: 3,565 acres approx. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Dansville State Game Area in Ingham County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. There are 1,000 WPAs in South Dakota, totaling nearly 150,000 acres. Learn more about national wildlife refuge is subject to current federal and state regulations. Driving on harvested fields is allowed to place and retrieve waterfowl decoys. endobj This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 8015 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601; phone 231-775-9727. 8015 Mackinaw Trail, Cadillac, MI 49601; phone 231-775-9727. 6640 Long Lake Road, Route 2, Belding, MI 48809; phone 616-794-2658. (h) The unauthorized distribution of bait and the hunting over bait is prohibited on wildlife refuge areas. Size: 4,725 acres approx. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE CAMPING HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below: Get all your fishing information here, including rules and regulations, license info, the weekly fishing report and much more. Vestaburg SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan Pictures may also be included in the comments as well. Size: 7,695 acres approx. For a full listing of help desk numbers, field offices, and other ways we can help, please visit our contact page. 260.4. They have allowed inclusion of specific properties in the Public Access Atlas, and there are area-specific regulations for public use related to hunting, fishing, trapping and other activities. Use of any drug on any arrow for bow hunting is prohibited. Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 3582 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706; phone 989-684-3020. Hunting is restricted in certain areas to help meet management objectives. 13578 Seymour Road, Route 3, Grass Lake, MI 49240; phone 517-522-4097. Almost all WPAs are found north and east of the Missouri River. Local Office: Houghton Lake DNR Wildlife Office, Local Office: Gladwin DNR Wildlife Office, Petobego State Game Area in Antrim and Grand Traverse Counties: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. These lands must be legally accessed; anyone crossing private land to access school land must have the permission of the private landowner. Local Office: Rose Lake DNR Wildlife Office, Dog Lake Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Cheboygan County: 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Portable tree stands shall not be installed, used or left in place on these areas from Feb. 1 through Aug. 15. Size: 870 acres approx. endobj Size: 2,482 acres approx. acres approx. Stoney Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Cheboygan County: Size: 2,109 acres approx. DNR Forest Mgmt Division, Eastern UP District (Sault Ste. 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. Size: 85 acres approx. Local Office: Atlanta DNR Wildlife Office, WMDs are subject to the same rules and regulations as wildlife refuges. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Local Office: Norway DNR Wildlife Office, Ruffed Grouse Management Areas: Ruffed Grouse Management Areas are a great destination for the hunter looking to experience grouse and woodcock hunting. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Devil's Lake/River Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Alpena County: 52 0 obj Fraser Township No.1 State Game Area in Bay County: Maple-River - Gratiot-Saginaw Connector State Game Area in Gratiot County: Fish and Wildlife Service as satellites of the National Wildlife Refuge system. Unless otherwise specified, WMAs are open to hunting, fishing and trapping. But finding a great place to hunt is often as challenging as the actual hunting itself. Muskegon County Resource Recovery Center, Local Office: Nayanquing Point DNR Wildlife Office, Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 44 0 obj 46 0 obj Phone: 612-626-2969. Size: 80 acres approx. for day-to-day parks-and-recreation administration or questions is PDF documents require the free Adobe Acrobat ReaderCopyright 2019. 6640 Long Lake Road, Route 2, Belding, MI 48809; phone 616-794-2658. Local Office: Atlanta DNR Wildlife Office, Munuscong Wildlife Management Area in Chippewa County: is subject to current federal and state regulations. Consult those regulations before hunting. All hunters must possess a valid state hunting license. All hunters 16 years or older must possess a Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp while hunting migratory waterfowl. All hunters must comply with current Federal Migratory Bird Regulations. 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. USE THE BUTTON ABOVE TO VISIT THE WINTER FUN HOMEPAGE or go directly to you area of interest below: Find facility info, overnight info, an event calendar and much more. Size: 3,000 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Missouri River USACE lands downstream of Gavins Point Dam are part of the Missouri River Recovery Program. 1732 West Highway M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735; phone 989-732-3541. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. (e) Youth Waterfowl Hunting DaysRegulations(NOTE: To participate in these Youth Waterfowl Hunts, youth must be accompanied by a non-hunting adult 18 years of age or older. Federal regulations require that hunters must be 17 years of age or younger.) (1) Statewide Provisions. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Size: 4,860 acres approx. Molasses River Flooding No.5 Wildlife Management Area in Gladwin County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Shiawassee River State Game Area meets the criteria to have a Master Plan 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. California hosts about 39 different species They are open to walk-in public hunting, trapping, and More information on the requirements and opportunities available are below. 22250 Northland Drive, Paris, MI 49338; phone 231-465-4188. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. 8562 East Stoll Road, East Lansing, MI 48823; phone 517-641-4092. Minden SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. For more information about Sanilac Petroglyphs, contact the DNR Parks and Recreation Division office at phone 989-856-4411. 180 South Harrison Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629; phone 989-422-6572 or 989-422-5192. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. 32.1 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to hunting. DNR educators across the state provide fun, educational activities, programs and workshops year-round for adults, families and kids. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Manistee River State Game Area in Manistee County: Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. endobj Size: 30 acres approx. 6640 Long Lake Road, Route 2, Belding, MI 48809; phone 616-794-2658. Olive Township State Game Area in Ottawa County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Except when explicitly prohibited by state or federal law, all waterfowl production areas are open to all hunting seasons, unless otherwise specified. Local Office: Bay City DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Goose Lake State Game Area in Washtenaw County: Gourdneck State Game Area in Kalamazoo County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Local Office: for forestry related questions is the Forest Resources Division at the This WPA is cooperatively managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife Division and USFWS. 37205 Mouillee Road, Route 2, Rockwood, MI 48173; phone 734-379-9692. Fish and Wildlife Service uses Duck Stamp funds to protect some of the most threatened and productive migratory bird habitats in the country. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Molasses River Flooding No.1 Wildlife Management Area in Gladwin County: Cusino State Wildlife Research Area in Alger County: Size: 263 acres approx. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. phone 906-293-5131 or 906-293-5024. Size: 16,684 acres approx. 5 0 obj Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Stanton State Game Area in Montcalm County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 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. Size: 2,933 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. 801 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin, MI 48624; phone 989-426-9205. Access to these lands is free, and no entry permit is necessary. This area is cooperatively managed for wildlife by the US National Parks and the DNR Wildlife Division. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Local Office: Paris DNR Wildlife Office, 13578 Seymour Road, Route 3, Grass Lake, MI 49240; phone 517-522-4097. Local Office: Bay City DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Size: 25,270 acres approx. Local Office: Cadillac DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Size: 204 acres approx. Restore Clarity And Brightness: Get Your Steiner Binoculars Recoated! Marie) Forest Management Office, Motorized vehicles are restricted to roadways, parking areas or trails designated for such use. Sharonville State Game Area in Jackson and Washtenaw Counties: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Fish and Wildlife Service for the conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans. Box 158), Jones, MI 49061; phone 269-244-5928. 60887 Highway M-40, (P.O. Sandusky State Game Area in Sanilac County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 3580 State Park Drive, Bay City, MI 48706; phone 989-684-9141. Local Office: Cass City DNR Wildlife Office, Lake Interstate SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Activities of the Waterfowl Program include population assessments, developing management plans, cooperating with researchers, developing hunting recommendations to the Fish and Game Commission, and managing the State Duck Stamp Account. How Are Populations Assessed? How Are Waterfowl Regulations Set? All hunters must possess a valid state hunting license. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. 427 North Highway US-41, Baraga, MI 49908; phone 906-353-6651. WMDs are subject to the same rules and WebWaterfowl Production Areas (WPA) WPAs are managed by the USFWS and purchased with Federal Duck Stamp revenue. Access includes federal and state-owned lands as well as private land leased for public hunting access. Size: 1,099 acres approx. Local Office: Roscommon DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, No further permission is needed from the landowner to hunt these areas. 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. A majority of the vegetation on BLM lands is prairie grassland or juniper woodlands. 2122 South M-37, Traverse City, MI 49685; phone 231-922-5280. Verona State Game Area in Huron County: For individual maps, click on a watershed management district office (WMD) and then click the "maps" link on the right side of the page. Hunting, trapping, and fishing are permitted in many scientific and natural areas depending on the season and the appropriate license. 22250 Northland Drive, Paris, MI 49338; phone 231-465-4188. Grand River State Game Area in Ionia County: 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. The Prairie Pothole Region is a critical component of the life cycle of migratory birds found near your home. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. If this privilege is abused, public use of school lands may be restricted. EHAP areas are lands owned by private individuals that are leased for public elk hunting access by the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. Size: 185 acres approx. Potagannissing Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Chippewa County: 60887 Highway M-40, (P.O. And most hunters hunt on private land. A park entry permit is required for each vehicle entering SRA lands. Size: 3,379 acres approx. This area is co-managed for wildlife by the DNR Wildlife and Forestry Divisions. Bentley Marsh Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Gladwin County: acres approx. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Gene's Pond 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. 8100 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI 48442; phone 248-634-0240. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Important note: This area includes a Designated Field Trial Area which has specific rules and regulations about dog training and public land use, and which you must be aware and follow; for more information see the Wildlife Conservation Order (Chapter 8 Section 8.15 and Chapter 15), the DNR Laws and Legislations section, the section on dog training and Field Trial Areas. Size: 160 acres approx. This area has been dedicated for wildlife conservation and management by the DNR Wildlife Division. In the past there has been limited by-special-permit-only hunting opportunities coordinated by Important note: This area includes a Designated Field Trial Area which has specific rules and regulations about dog training and public land use, and which you must be aware and follow; for more information see the Wildlife Conservation Order (Chapter 8 Section 8.15 and Chapter 15), the DNR Laws and Legislations section, the section on dog training and Field Trial Areas. Size: 800 acres approx. These laws, summarized in the DNR Hunting Regulations Handbook, require hunters to get permission to hunt agricultural land. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Note: Due to its large size and special accessibility requirements (boats or planes), Schlee Waterfowl Production Area , cooperating Federal Land in Jackson County: 801 North Silverleaf Street, Gladwin, MI 48624; phone 989-426-9205. Size: 110 acres approx. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. For more information, call 402-996-3761 or visit the website below and click Maps and MRRP Sites, and then Nebraska under the MRRP Sites by State banner. Webster Lake (Berrien Township No.1) State Game Area in Berrien County: Size: 354 acres approx. Muskegon SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Note: The Manitou Island Group includes North Manitou Island and South Manitou Island. 37205 Mouillee Road, Route 2, Rockwood, MI 48173; phone 734-379-9692. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Among the most useful: Recreation Compass: An interactive tool to find recreation opportunities in the state. Fulton State Game Area in Kalamazoo County: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 2200 N. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-0641, Security, Accessibility, and Privacy Policies, Request a printed copy of the Public Access Atlas, About USACE Lands downstream of Gavins Point Dam, About USACE Lands upstream of Gavins Point Dam, About USACE Lands surrounding Harlan County Lake. Local Office: Waterloo DNR Wildlife Office, Provided: Area Map [PDF]. Local Office: Newberry DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Blind Sucker River Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Luce County: The DNR Parks and Rec. Local Office: Escanaba DNR Wildlife Office, Grand Haven SGA meets the criteria to have a Master Plan. Size: 181 acres approx. Local Office: Roscommon DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Local Office: Newberry DNR Customer Service Center - Wildlife Office, Accessible places: Access is available in some areas. Local Office: Crane Pond DNR Wildlife Office, All hunters must comply with current Federal Migratory Bird Regulations. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 1732 West Highway M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735; phone 989-732-3541. Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 1803 Krispin Road, Harsens Island, MI 48028; phone 810-748-9504. Hunting is open to the public during regular seasons. 9922 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630; headquarters phone 231-326-5134; Haymarsh Lake State Game Area in Mecosta County: DNR maps list: This searchable page compiles all the maps, interactive and downloadable, that DNR offers on its website. Contact for the entire Bay City SRA, outside the wildlife unit or beyond wildlife-related issues, Note: northeast from this area there is the Maple-River/ Gratiot-Saginaw Connector State Game Area, 4017 East Caro Road, Cass City, MI 48726; phone 989-872-5300. Tuscola State Game Area in Tuscola County: Provided: Area Map [PDF]. 2023 Minnesota DNR | Equal opportunity employer |, watershed management district office (WMD), Search for wheelchair accessible wildlife management areas by checking the "wheelchair accessible" box using the.