Federal game reserves in michigan

The Wildlife Drive has closed for the year. Usage prohibited for hiking, biking, observation or other activities. More Closure Info Learn More The Michigan Junior Duck Stamp Program blends science curriculum and art to create a pattern in youth that leans toward conservation thinking. The Michigan JDS contest portion is free to enter.

Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants. Although most refuge lands and outdoor spaces have remained open for the public to enjoy, we ask that you recreate responsibly. Now you can use your smartphone to navigate waterfowl hunt areas through the Avenza Map App. We allow hunting of turkey, small game eastern fox squirrel, eastern cottontail, ring-necked pheasant, American woodcock, and American crow , and furbearers raccoon, coyote and red fox on designated areas of the refuge see map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following:.

No refuge permit is required. Training of dogs is not allowed. Raccoon hunting dogs must wear GPS or radio collars. Furbearer trapping on Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is an important management tool in meeting refuge goals and objectives. Wetland habitats, dike maintenance, and migratory bird management are influenced by furbearer management.

A sealed-bid application system will be used to issue trapping permits. The primary targets of the trapping program are muskrat and raccoon, but other species can be taken pursuant to State of Michigan Trapping laws. River otter and coyote cannot be trapped legally on Shiawassee NWR. All bids must be sent via mail to the U.

Successful applicants will be notified via phone from Refuge Biologist Eric Dunton. Winning parties shall make a full bid payment by October 27, C hecks shall be made payable to "U. Fish and Wildlife Service". Payments, gate keys, and special use permits will be issued in person by appointment with one party at a time at the parking lot of Refuge headquarters appointment times will be made by Refuge Biologist when winning parties are notified of winning a unit.

Trapping parties may bid on all trapping units but parties can only win one of the trapping units i. If a trapping party is the highest bidder for multiple units that party will have the choice for which unit they want to trap, the second highest bidder for the other units will win that unit. If units are not bid upon, winning parties will then be offered the remaining units based upon the amount of their bid for those units.

If using the RAP line the dispatcher will forward the information to the appropriate personnel. Hunter is limited to 1 guest to assist with tracking. All State and Refuge regulations must be followed. The youth hunt will be ran as an opportunity hunt only. Youth hunters will be drawn same as adult hunters in other hunts. Check Weekly Results by dialing: Raising interest rates is the Fed's traditional tool for keeping inflation under control, but it comes with its own price.

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