Nearly 185,000 acres of public land and 10 State Wildlife / Game Areas make Roscommon County a hunter's paradise. Large (black bear, white tail deer) and small game (hare, rabbit, squirrel, grouse, wild turkey and waterfowl) abound.

Hunting Areas

  • Michigan DNR
    State Wildlife / Game Areas
    • Backus Creek State Game Area
    • Backus Lake Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    • Bear Creek Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    • Dead Stream Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    • Denton Creek Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    • Houghton Lake State Wildlife Research Area
    • Houghton Lake Flats North and South Flooding State Wildlife Management Areas
    • Marsh Creek / Beaver Lake Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    • Robinson Creek Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    • Wild Turkeys

    Hunting Related Activities

  • Houghton Lake Sportsmens Club
    Black Powder Shoot (Houghton Lake Sportsmens Club)

    2929 Tower Hill Road · Houghton LakePhone: (989) 422-3987

    In May, the Houghton Lake Sportsmens Club hosts the black powder competition shoots. Located at 2929 Towerhill Rd in Houghton Lake, they can be reached at (989) 422-3517 for more information.

  • Houghton Lake Sportsmens Club
    Archery League (Houghton Lake Sportsmens Club)

    2929 Tower Hill Road · Houghton LakePhone: (989) 422-3517

    Each week on Wednesday at 7:00, the Archery League holds practice in preparation for scheduled competitions. Located at 2929 Tower Hill Rd in Houghton Lake, they can be reached at (989) 422-3517 for more information on scheduled competitions and practices.

  • Whitetails Unlimited
    Whitetails Unlimited Dinner and Auction

    Phone:(989) 366-6530

    Wonderful fun, great wildlife prints, clothing, bows, rifles, knives, even jewelry for the favorite doe in your life. Come join us for food, fun and bring your friends and family. Tickets available from any Kiwanis Club member. You can contact them for more information at (989) 366-6530.

  • Houghton Lake Area
    Houghton Lake Fur Sale

    1701 W Houghton Lake Drive · PrudenvillePhone: (989) 366-9124

    Each year in late winter the Historic Playhouse host the Trappers’ event that includes displays that Trappers from all over the state show, as well as sales and accessories for the trapper.

  • Kirtland
    Kirtland Community College Rifle/Pistol Range

    10775 N St Helen Road · RoscommonPhone: (989) 275-500 Ext.283

    Various distance ranges. Must provide your own firearms, and hearing and eye protection. Contact Kirtland for hours and fees (989) 275-500 Ext.283

Hunting

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