Michigan
Saginaw, MI 48601
Plan Your Visit
Michigan Wetland Management District lands are open for public use including hunting and other wildlife-dependent activities such as wildlife observation, photography and environmental education. State hunting and trapping regulations apply to the district. Please observe and respect the property boundaries of surrounding landowners.
Fees
There is no charge to visit district lands.
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available on the waterfowl production areas.
Points of Interest
Each waterfowl production area is open for public use throughout the year. The areas range in size from 77 to 160 acres. We encourage you to take an hour or two to explore the wetlands, grasslands and woodlands on these areas. There are no restrooms or other facilities on the areas other than a parking lot.
Trails
Michigan Wetland Management District does not have any official trails; however these former farmlands have several old roads which run throughout the properties. Many of these old roads are the perfect place to take a walk. Through a memorandum of understanding, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources mows some of these old roads and helps maintain the properties and parking lots.
There is no charge to visit district lands.
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Get Involved
Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. National wildlife refuges and other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands like wetland management districts provide many opportunities for you to help your community by doing what you love.
About
The Michigan Wetland Management District spans 629 acres across five waterfowl production areas, preserving natural wetlands and grasslands under the Small Wetlands Program. Originally established to manage 14 counties in south-central Michigan, the district's scope expanded in 2004 to include 46 counties aligned with the North American Waterfowl Management Plans. Managed jointly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the district provides vital nesting and brood-rearing grounds for various waterfowl and other wildlife.