The Hiawatha National Forest provides nearly a million acres of public land for the use and enjoyment of the American people. It is important while enjoying public lands to also be respectful of private lands. For accurate information about hunting regulations in Michigan, hunters should review the current year’s MDNR “Michigan Hunting and Trapping Guide,” paying particular attention to rules about Baiting, Blinds on Public Lands, and Hunting. The MDNR’s Guide is available at DNR Field Sites and Hiawatha National Forest Offices. There are some differences between hunting on state land versus National Forest land. For instance, hunters should
remember that cross country motorized travel (such as OHVs) is prohibited on National Forest land, even for baiting or retrieval of big game.
