Hunting and Trapping

The hunting lottery is complete. If you were a winner, consider paying early.

Liberty Hunt for Youth – Archery ONLY

Continuing this year, MCRRC is participating in the Liberty hunt. This hunt takes place on September 14 and 15 and is free of charge. Please see YouthHuntingRules24 for rules and information.

Archery Deer Hunting

Permits for the 2024 Archery Deer hunt will be issued using a LOTTERY system.

Rules and Dates can be found HERE

The application period for this year is now closed.

Drawing took place on September 5 at 1:00pm.

If your name was drawn, our staff will be calling in the order drawn to get your zone preference.

If drawn you MUST attend the pass pickup meeting, Wednesday, September 11 at 9:00 AM at the RRC Administration building, 698 N Maple Island Rd.

Managed Waterfowl Hunt

The Michigan DNR through the local State Game Area, has managed a waterfowl hunt at the Resource Recovery Center during mid- October through mid-December since 1979. Again, this year, the hunt will continue through the mid-November period. Interested parties should contact the local office at 231-788-5055 or email Greg Hochstetler

Trapping

Trapping is permitted by lottery, primarily to protect the System dikes and ditches from erosion. Find out more.