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Hunting on the Huron-Manistee National Forests
Release Date: Nov 10, 2011
Contact(s): Kenneth Arbogast
Hunting on the Huron-Manistee National Forests
The U.S. Forest Service welcomes deer hunters to the Huron-Manistee National Forests, and reminds hunters of the special regulations that apply on National Forest lands.
Motor Vehicles.On all National Forests, motor vehicles can be used only on roads, trails, or areas that are designated as open for that particular vehicle on the appropriate Motor Vehicle Use Map, which are available at all Forest Service offices. This includes all motorized wheeled vehicles from ATVs to street-legal vehicles.
Off-road vehicles. It is illegal to operate an ORV on National Forest lands except on designated trails. All cross-country ORV travel is prohibited on the Huron-Manistee. It is illegal to drive an ORV cross country to blinds or to retrieve game, even if the hunter has a disabled hunter’s permit issued by the State of Michigan.
Camping. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days in developed campgrounds. Leaving camping equipment unattended for more than 24 hours is prohibited, and your equipment will be removed. Dispersed camping is permitted in the general forest area for no more than 16 consecutive days. Vehicles may be parked no more than 25 feet off the road. Permanent camping structures are prohibited. Damaging trees by placing nails, lags or anchors into the tree is prohibited. Campfires or warming fires must be attended at all times.
Firewood. Please buy firewood locally to reduce the spread of invasive species such as emerald ash borer and gypsy moth.
Food Plots. It is illegal to create food plots on National Forest System lands.
Blinds. Hunters may not erect permanent blinds on National Forest lands, and all blinds, shelters and other personal property must be removed at the conclusion of this season. Blinds must meet the Michigan DNR’s requirements as described in the Michigan Hunting and Trapping Guide.
No trespassing signs. It is illegal to post areas of the National Forest as private property in order to discourage other hunters.
For more information, contact Kenneth Arbogast, public affairs officer for the Huron-Manistee National Forests, at (231) 775-5023, Ext. 8726.
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