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The Flickr site is brought to you courtesy of Seney Natural History Association.

A hunting group that keeps its hunt history on a stick. Credit: Sara Hollerich, USFWS.

White-tailed Deer Buck. Credit: Theresa McGill.

Common Snipe. Credit: Charles Klinger, 2010 Photo Contest.

American Woodcock. Credit: Marco Sánchez, SNHA Intern.

Ruffed Grouse. Credit: Michael and Theresa McGill.

Ruffed Grouse. Credit: Michael and Theresa McGill.

Black Bear. Credit: Theresa McGill.

Snowshoe Hare. Credit: Spencer Wycoff.

Seney allows hunting as a wildlife management and recreation tool...

Species Permitted and Dates Allowed

Species not listed may not be taken.

Hunting is permitted with a valid Michigan hunting license. In addition to all applicable State regulations, the following Refuge regulations apply:

Special Conditions

• Baiting and artificial lures are prohibited for all species.
• The possession of bait is prohibited on the refuge.
• Only non-toxic shot can be used for hunting ruffed grouse, American woodcock, common snipe, and snowshoe hare.
• Dogs may be used to hunt common snipe, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, and American woodcock. The use of dogs to hunt black bear is prohibited.
• If a wounded animal enters a closed area, call the Refuge headquarters, or track it without a firearm.
• New laws allow permitted concealed handguns to be carried on Federal lands but not into Federal buildings.

Vehicle Regulations

• All-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles are prohibited.
• Vehicles are allowed on refuge roads when gates are open. No off-road travel allowed with any motorized vehicle.

Shelter and Stand Regulations

• Portable tree stands are permitted. Only one stand per hunter is allowed and it must be removed by the end of the season.
• No screw in steps or any objects that penetrate through the bark of a tree are allowed.
• Free standing ground blinds built of manufactured materials must be removed at the close of hunting season.
• Blinds and stands must be clearly marked, and readable from the ground, with the owner's name and address.
• No cutting any part of standing trees or shrubs (dead or alive) for any purpose.

Camping Regulations

• During the regular firearms season for white-tailed deer, camping is allowed west of the Driggs River. However, no camping is allowed in the Wilderness or Natural Areas. Camping is not allowed during muzzleloader season for white-tailed deer.
• Free camping permits are required and may be obtained at the refuge headquarters starting November 13.

Report All Injuries and Accidents

• All injuries or accidents occurring on the refuge must be reported immediately to the refuge headquarters.

Refuge Signs - Know their Meaning!

Refuge Boundary Signs
Open to Hunting per Refuge Regulations
Hunting Prohibited
Off Limits to the Public Unless Specified
National Wilderness Area Boundary