Michigan Hunting Resources

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Quick Menu:

1. Buckeye Hunter Hub (Free Map • Free Membership • Hunt Group)

2. Licenses, Rules & Digests

3. Public Hunting Land & Maps

4. 2024+ Species Reports & Harvest Data

5. Veterans & Hunters with Disabilities

6. Shooting Ranges (MI list)

7. Local Gun Shops & Archery

8. Outfitters & Guided Hunts

9. Small Businesses (MI-based / MI-friendly)

10. Hunter Safety, Ethics & Reporting

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1) Buckeye Hunter Hub (Free Map • Free Membership • Hunt Group)

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• Buckeye Hunter Hub (Start Here / Free Map / Free Membership / Hunt Group): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/

• BHH Social Platform (Group Discussion): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/group/bhh-group/discussion

• About Buckeye Hunter Hub: https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/about

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2) Licenses, Rules & Digests (Michigan DNR)

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• License info (requirements, fees, and key programs): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing/license-info

• Deer hunting regulations summary: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/laws/regulations/deer

• Michigan DNR – Hunting home (season calendar, species pages, regulations hub): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/hunting

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3) Public Hunting Land & Maps

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• Michigan DNR “Where to hunt” hub: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/hunting/where-to-hunt

• Michigan public shooting range + recreation pages (good for nearby public facilities): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/shooting

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4) 2024+ Species Reports & Harvest Data

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• Deer harvest reporting (how to report + links to view totals): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/hunting/deer/harvest-reporting

• Wildlife publications hub (includes 2024 Annual Report and current/ongoing survey reports): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/wildlife/wildlife-publications

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5) Veterans & Hunters with Disabilities (Michigan)

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• Disabled veteran eligibility (free/waived hunting & fishing licenses details): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/fishing/license-info

• Accessibility permits (includes hunt-from-vehicle and other permits): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/accessibility/permits

• Accessibility hunting page (Independence Hunt details + disability hunting info): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/accessibility/hunting

• Michigan Veteran recreation resources (Operation Freedom Outdoors and more): https://www.michigan.gov/mvaa/quality-of-life/quality-of-life/recreation-a

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6) Shooting Ranges (Michigan list)

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• Michigan DNR shooting range list (statewide directory w/ addresses & websites): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/shooting/shooting-range-list

Examples pulled from the DNR directory (always confirm hours/rules before you go):

• Echo Point Shooting Range (Allegan County): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/shooting/echo-point

• Rose Lake Shooting Range (Clinton County): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/shooting/rose-lake

• Sharonville Shooting Range (Jackson County): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/shooting/sharonville

• Ortonville Shooting Range (Lapeer County): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/shooting/ortonville

• Lapeer State Game Area Shooting Range (Lapeer County): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/shooting/lapeer

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7) Local Gun Shops & Archery (Quick Picks)

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(These are listed directly inside the Michigan DNR shooting-range directory as public facilities / shops / training locations in several counties.)

• Schupbach’s Sporting Goods (Jackson): http://schupbachs.com

• Silver Bullet Firearms & Training Center (Wyoming): http://silverbulletfirearms.com

• Barracks 616 (Grand Rapids): https://barracks616.com

• Brooks Archery (Kalamazoo): http://brooksarchery.com

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8) Outfitters & Guided Hunts (Start Here)

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Tip: Michigan has a lot of seasonal guide services—use BHH Groups to collect trusted referrals and reviews from Michigan hunters.

• BHH Hunt Group (ask for “Michigan guide recommendations”): https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/group/bhh-group/discussion

• Michigan DNR hunting hub (species pages + managed hunt info): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/hunting

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9) Small Businesses (MI-based / MI-friendly)

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Want to feature local sellers? A simple, high-trust approach is to spotlight:

• Local sportsmen’s clubs (often run leagues, swaps, and gear sales) — use the DNR range directory as a starting point: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/shooting/shooting-range-list

• Facebook-based sellers: add only after you verify activity + customer feedback in BHH Groups: https://www.buckeyehunterhub.com/group/bhh-group/discussion

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10) Hunter Safety, Ethics & Reporting

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• Michigan DNR hunting hub (hunter safety + regulations): https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/things-to-do/hunting

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