Michigan Opens 400 More Acres to Big Game Hunters

Michigan’s abundance of public land gives hunters and outdoor enthusiasts plenty of opportunities to explore and hunt. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has added nearly 400 more acres for public access.

Michigan's Public Hunting Lands

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People have hunted in Michigan for nearly 12,000 years, dating back to the Paleo-Indians. Modern regulated hunting, including established seasons and conservation laws, began developing in the mid-to-late 1800s.

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Michigan offers more than 4.5 million acres of state-owned public land and over 10 million acres of public hunting access when federal, state, and privately owned commercial forest lands are included.

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Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts can now add nearly 400 more acres to that total, expanding Michigan’s opportunities for public hunting access.

Michigan Hunters Gain Access to 400 More Acres

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According to MLive, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has added nearly 40 acres of public hunting land in Hillsdale County and another 320 acres in Montmorency County. The acquisitions give hunters nearly 400 additional acres of land to explore and hunt.

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The 40-acre addition expanded the Lost Nation State Game Area, while the 320-acre acquisition increased public access within the Atlanta Forest Management region near Thunder Bay. These new lands will provide hunters with more opportunities to pursue elk, deer, black bear, and ruffed grouse.

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These new hunting areas will provide valuable opportunities for hunters while also creating additional habitat for nongame wildlife. The DNR plans to continue evaluating surplus lands to expand outdoor recreation opportunities for both Michigan residents and visitors.

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