During the fall in Manistique, there are plenty of things to do and natural beauty to experience. The Manistique area has great opportunities for hunters as well as for those who just want to enjoy the brilliant, colorful scenery.
USDA National Forest Service
Hiawatha National Forest
Many people enjoy the solitude and quiet of hunting. Hiawatha National Forest provides nearly a million acres of public land open for this and other for the uses.
Michigan DNR
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Whether we're camouflaged in tree stands or following our dogs' leads, thousands of acres of prime Michigan hunting grounds let us put our skills to the test.
Lands Open to Public Hunting
Schoolcraft County
This map shows approximate boundaries of lands open to public hunting. This map is designed to be used for hunting trip planning purposes only, and not for legal boundary determinations.
ORV Operation during November firearm deer season
Except for the following cases, ORV operation is prohibited in public hunting areas during the regular November firearm deer season from 7-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m.:
Going to or from a residence or hunting camp that is inaccessible by a conventional vehicle (subject to state land regulations).
On private property, with landowner's permission.
Passenger vehicles while being operated on roads capable of sustaining automobile traffic.
Persons holding a "Permit to Hunt from a Standing Vehicle" or otherwise meeting disability requirements (see "Persons with Disabilities") while engaged in hunting or fishing activity.
