Waterfowl Production Area · Michigan
Jackson County Waterfowl Production Area
Jackson County Waterfowl Production Area is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 297 acres (the portion in this state) in Jackson County, Michigan (Waterfowl Production Area), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 297 acres (Michigan portion) |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | Resource Management Area |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Restricted access PAD-US definition: “requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land … or has highly variable times when open to use (e.g. seasonal Wildlife Refuge closure).” |
| County | Jackson County |
| Reference point | 42.23606, -84.23860 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 1 PAD-US record combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This site does not list regulations.
- Managing agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: hunting on refuges
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Hunting on national wildlife refuges is allowed only where a refuge has opened specific areas and species under its own refuge-specific regulations, in addition to state rules. Check the refuge’s page or office.
This unit also extends into: Minnesota. Acreage on this page covers the Michigan portion only.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- Waterfowl Production Area
Jackson County Waterfowl Production Area Of Mi
297 acres · 0 mi away
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Grass Lake State Game Area
130 acres · 0.6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Sharonville State Game Area
4,328 acres · 4.7 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Goose Lake State Game Area
200 acres · 6 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Waterloo State Wildlife Area
157 acres · 11 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Mixed (open and restricted parcels) - State wildlife / game area
Onsted State Game Area
875 acres · 13.2 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Chelsea State Game Area
569 acres · 14.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Unadilla State Wildlife Area
1,153 acres · 14.9 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State trust / land board land
Hinderer George, Adams
86 acres · 15 mi away
State: department of land
Open access - State trust / land board land
Hinderer George, Horning
109 acres · 15.4 mi away
State: department of land
Open access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), record for “Jackson County Waterfowl Production Area” in Michigan combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.