Hunting & Access

DNR Hunting Access Program (HAP)

The Hunting Access Program (HAP) provides access to quality hunting lands close to urban properties and is a key component to offering additional hunting opportunities, as well as attracting new and retaining current hunters.
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HAP provides financial incentives to landowners in southern Michigan who allow hunters access to their lands. Using funds from a new federal grant, the DNR plans to significantly expand HAP. A map can be found here.

For more information about HAP please contact:

​Dillon Vosika
Farm Bill Biologist
Office: (989) 875-3900 ext. 3002
​Cell: (515) 351-9681
​Email: [email protected]

How to use Hunting Access Program Properties
  • Hunting Access Program (HAP) properties are open to hunting on a self-service, first come, first served basis.
  • Landowner does not need to be contacted.
  • All HAP properties are free for hunters to use.
  • Mailboxes marked with a metal reflective HAP sign are designated as headquarters.
  • Each mailbox headquarters has a folder inside with rules, instructions, maps, and sign-in/sign-out sheets.
  • Every HAP property is different. Follow the rules and instructions for species and hunters allowed on the property (properties are limited to the number of hunters, type of hunters, and game species allowed to be hunted). All this information is in the HAP mailbox at headquarters properties.
  • All hunters must sign-in before accessing the property and sign-out when leaving the property.
  • Many HAP mailboxes cover multiple properties that may or may not be adjoining. Please sign-in and indicate what property you will be hunting.   
 
HAP property locations can be found on Michigan DNR website https://www.michigan.gov/hap/

For more information regarding HAP contact:
Dillon Vosika
Farm Bill Biologist
Gratiot-Clinton-Saginaw Counties
Office: 989-875-3900 ext 3002
Cell: 515-351-9681
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CWD Testing
Gratiot Conservation District has CWD lymph node test kits available. ​They are simple to use. The kits include postage. Just drop them in the mail.

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