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Public land that may allow hunting in Ontonagon County, Michigan
7 listed public land units overlap Ontonagon County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Michigan unit.
Seasons & licenses
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with the state agency before you go.
- National Forest land
Ottawa National Forest
994,918 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Gogebic County, Ontonagon County + 4 more
Open access - State forest
Baraga State Forest Area
120,296 acres
State: department of natural resources · Baraga County, Houghton County + 3 more
Open access - National Forest land
Paynesville Purchase Unit
1,750 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Ontonagon County
Open access - National Forest land
Military Hill Purchase Unit
1,611 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Ontonagon County
Open access - National Forest land
South Ewen Purchase Unit
1,576 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Ontonagon County
Open access - National Forest land
North Ewen Purchase Unit
922 acres
U.S. Forest Service (USDA) · Ontonagon County
Open access - Other state land
Porcupine Mountains
40 acres
State: department of natural resources · Ontonagon County
Restricted access
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