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Overview

• For 2012 Bear Guiding on State Land Please Contact Casey Reitz at 517-373-9329

• Map of Contact Information

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Regarding Permission to Use State Lands

• Use Of State-Owned Lands Administered By The Department - Policy
It shall be the policy of the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) to manage State-owned lands in a manner that protects and enhances the public trust while providing for the use and enjoyment of those lands as outlined in the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

• Permission to Use State Lands
In an effort to consistently administer and regulate certain activities such as commercial operations and events that may occur on state lands, the DNR has developed a draft procedure for the review of applications for these activities to be conducted on state lands.


Application Process

• Insurance guidance and information PDF icon

• State Land Use Rules
These Administrative Rules are the official regulations of lands administered by the Department of Natural Resources.

• PR-1138 Event Application/Permit to use State Land RTF icon

• PR-1138-1 Non-Event Application/Permit to Use State Land PDF icon

• Land Use Fee Schedule PDF icon


Guiding on State-Owned Lands
As a public service to the hunting guides and the hunting public, the Department of Natural Resources is providing the following directory to help put Michigan sportspersons in contact with a hunting guide authorized to do business on department-administered lands. This listing is provided solely as a convenience, and the department does not endorse or certify a guide's knowledge or ability. Guides desiring to be added to the list should complete the Guide Application/Permit to Use State Land or contact Casey Reitz, Wildlife Division Permit Specialist at 517-373-9329 or email at reitzc@michigan.gov.

• List of Hunting Guides Excel icon

• Commercial Hunting Guide Operations - Frequently Asked Questions PDF icon

• A Letter to Guides on State-owned Land PDF icon

• Application and Permit for Commercial Hunting Guides to Use State Land



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