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.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa National Forest National Forest land | 994,918 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Gogebic County, Ontonagon County + 4 more |
| Baraga State Forest Area State forest | 120,296 | State: department of natural resources | Open access | Baraga County, Houghton County + 3 more |
| Paynesville Purchase Unit National Forest land | 1,750 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Ontonagon County |
| Military Hill Purchase Unit National Forest land | 1,611 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Ontonagon County |
| South Ewen Purchase Unit National Forest land | 1,576 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Ontonagon County |
| North Ewen Purchase Unit National Forest land | 922 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Ontonagon County |
| Porcupine Mountains Other state land | 40 | State: department of natural resources | Restricted access | Ontonagon County |