Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Richmond County, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Spirit Creek Forest WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
570 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Shotguns or archery equipment only for small game. No camping or ATVs; shared-use gates and safety zones must be observed.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 47, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Sprewell Bluff East, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Sprewell Bluff East WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
1,330 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Shotguns or archery equipment only for small game. Park day-use area is closed to hunting; no camping.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 48, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Sprewell Bluff West, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Sprewell Bluff West WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
6,571 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Camp only in designated areas; use the West tract boundary map.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 48, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Towns County, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Swallow Creek WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
19,000 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No ATVs or UTVs; e-bikes limited to roads open to motor vehicles.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 48, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Long and McIntosh counties, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Townsend WMA — North, South & Pine Island tracts. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
27,050 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Archery-only zones require archery equipment for all species. The area closes during dog-deer hunts except to quota permit holders; those dates are excluded.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 48, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Screven County, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Tuckahoe WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
15,100 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Stay within marked public-hunting boundaries and observe mapped safety zones, closures and legal small-game weapon restrictions.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 49, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Walton, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Walton WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
200 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. Area small-game dates: Oct. 10, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; the state species season must also be open.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Shotguns only for small game; this record excludes quota dove events.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 49, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Rabun County, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Warwoman WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
15,800 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No ATVs or UTVs; e-bikes limited to roads open to motor vehicles.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 49, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Troup County, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at West Point WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
8,952 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No hog dogs. This record covers the main WMA and excludes separately regulated Dixie Creek/Glovers Creek areas.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 49, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Banks County, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Wilson Shoals WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
2,800 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Stay within marked public-hunting boundaries and observe mapped safety zones, closures and legal small-game weapon restrictions.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 49, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · Burke County, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Yuchi WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
7,800 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. Camp only in designated sites.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 49, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
GA · the Ridge and Valley ecoregion of Northwest Georgia in Walker County, Georgia · Hunting
Gray squirrels & rabbits
Gray squirrels & rabbits hunting on the ordinary small-game dates at Zahnd WMA. Buy the state license and follow the agency schedule; no draw is required for this listed activity.
1,642 agency-reported acres
Season: Statewide 2026–27 seasons: gray squirrels Aug. 15, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027; rabbits Nov. 14, 2026–Feb. 28, 2027. The area lists state small-game seasons. Check its calendar for separately scheduled quota/special hunts and any area-specific closures before selecting a date.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Georgia basic hunting license is purchased directly; cost depends on residency, age and duration. Check the official license page for current prices.
Buy the appropriate Georgia hunting license directly; basic hunting privileges cover small game. Meet hunter-education, age and residency rules. Carry the current area map and sign in where required; check seasons and closures before travel.
Quota hunts and specialty events are not included. No ATVs; use posted access roads and WMA boundaries.
Why this is included: Georgia DNR’s 2026–27 guide, printed page 50, lists a regular small-game season for this area. The listed squirrel/rabbit activity has no quota marker; basic hunting privileges are purchased directly. Separately marked quota hunts are excluded.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Hillsdale County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Hillsdale County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
181 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
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Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Allegan County · Hunting
Squirrels; ruffed grouse (general uplands)
DNR public hunting land in Allegan County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
50,656 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 squirrel season: Sept. 15–March 31. Ruffed grouse: Sept. 15–Nov. 14 and Dec. 1–Jan. 1. This is general upland access, excluding managed Farm Unit hunts and refuges.
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Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
This entry covers general uplands, excluding the Fennville Farm managed waterfowl hunt and posted wildlife refuges. DNR describes squirrel and ruffed grouse on the remainder of the area. Do not enter restricted dam structures or fenced former Plainwell impoundment parcels. Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Tuscola County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Tuscola County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
160 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Roscommon County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Roscommon County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
4,993 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Barry County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Barry County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
16,692 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Keep out of buildings and safety zones; the Shooting Range Trail parking/access vicinity has additional discharge restrictions. This entry is for hunting parcels, not the target range. Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Benzie County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Benzie County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
746 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Ottawa County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Ottawa County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
180 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Firearm discharge is allowed for lawful hunting only; no casual target shooting. Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Berrien County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Berrien County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
388 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Huron County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Huron County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
204 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
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Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Huron County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Huron County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
40 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Kent County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Kent County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
1,347 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
No centerfire rifle may be discharged or possessed afield. No target, trap or skeet shooting, or discharge in parking areas. Bicycle access is restricted Sept. 15–Jan. 31 unless posted open. Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.
Public land & waterNo lottery
MI · Tuscola County · Hunting
Fox and gray squirrels; cottontail rabbits
DNR public hunting land in Tuscola County. Plan an ordinary small-game outing on the huntable parcels shown in the official boundary map.
1,203 agency-reported acres
Season: 2026–27 ordinary public-land fox/gray squirrel and cottontail rabbit season: Sept. 15–March 31. April–Sept. management seasons are private-land-only. For any additional species or another license year, use the current official rules.
Open access · Check seasons and closures
Licenses, access and what to check
Access permit: Michigan license purchase required; prices vary by age, residency and duration. State game areas do not require a Recreation Passport, but a separate park/boat access route may.
Buy the appropriate Michigan base license or eligible nonresident 3-/7-day small-game license. Meet hunter-education or apprentice/mentor requirements, follow legal hours and equipment rules, and wear required hunter orange. Check posted conditions before travel.
Stay inside mapped public hunting boundaries; respect 150-yard firearm safety zones, posted closures and local weapon restrictions. This record does not cover deer, turkey or managed waterfowl permits, and does not reserve a spot.
Why this is included: The DNR lists this named public game/wildlife area and publishes its boundary map. Michigan’s 2026 small-game rules authorize these species with purchased base or limited small-game licenses, without an application draw. This record applies only to general huntable parcels and excludes managed permit hunts/refuges.
Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.