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OAKLAND COUNTY
ADDISON TOWNSHIP - HC-63-87-001 - Hunting restricted.
Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful in that portion of Addison township described as follows: section 31, T5N, R11E, except for waterfowl hunting in the north end of Prince lake, within the section, being part of the Bald Mountain recreation area.
Hunting with a firearm other than a shotgun using larger than number 6 shot is unlawful in that portion of Addison township described as follows: section 32, T5N, R11E, and the S 1/2 of section 30, T5N, R11E.
History: Eff. September 17, 1987
ADDISON TOWNSHIP, LAKEVILLE LAKE - R317.163.42 - Hunting prohibited.
42. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful on or over the waters of Lakeville lake, Addison township, Oakland county, that lie within the following-described area:
Beginning at the junction of Army road and Rochester road; thence northwesterly on Army road to the common section corner of sections 15, 16, 21, and 22; thence south on the common section line between sections 21 and 22 to the 1/2 section line; thence southeast to the northwest corner of Klink island; thence southeast to the southern tip of Baywood point; thence east to Rochester road; thence north to the point of beginning.
History: Eff. December 20, 1985
ADDISON TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTION 26, 27, AND 28 - R317.163.9 - Hunting prohibited.
9. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm, or the discharge of a firearm, is prohibited in those parts of sections 26, 27, and 28 of Addison township, Oakland county, bounded on the east by Rochester road, on the south by Lakeville and Rochester roads , and on the west by Lakeville road.
History: Eff. August 14, 1970
BRANDON TOWNSHIP, BALD EAGLE LAKE - R317.163.33 - Hunting prohibited.
33. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful on the waters of Bald Eagle lake and within 450 feet of the water's edge, sections 19 and 30, T5N, R9E, Brandon township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. November 29, 1975
BRANDON TOWNSHIP, LAKE LOUISE, PORTION - R317.163.34 - Hunting prohibited.
34. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful on that portion of the waters of Lake Louise and within 450 feet of that portion of the water's edge located in sections 19, 20, and 30, T5N, R9E, Brandon township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. November 29, 1975
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 1 TO 3 AND 10 TO 14 - R317.163.24 - Hunting prohibited.
24. Hunting for a wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or discharge of a firearm or bow and arrow, is prohibited within the following-described area of Commerce township, Oakland county:
Beginning at the intersection of the north township line and Bogie Lake road; thence east on the north township line to the east township line; thence south on the east township line to the centerline of Richardson road; thence northwesterly and then westerly on the centerline of Richardson road to the centerline of Newton road; thence north on the centerline of Newton road to the section line between sections 11 and 14, T2N, R8E; thence west to the centerline of South Commerce road; thence northerly on the centerline of South Commerce road to the centerline of Commerce road; thence westerly on Commerce road and continuing westerly on the centerline of Sleeth road to the north and south eighth line of the northwest 1/4 of section 10; thence north on that eighth line to the centerline of Commerce road; thence east on the centerline of Commerce road to the centerline of Bogie Lake road; thence north on the centerline of Bogie Lake road to the point of beginning. However, target shooting is permitted in this area at ranges approved by the township legislative body.
History: Eff. July 22, 1972
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 9, 10, 15, AND 16 - R317.163.5 - Hunting prohibited.
5. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm, except on state-owned land in the southwest 1/4 of the southwest 1/4 of section 9 and the northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 of section 16 and at shooting ranges approved by the township board, is prohibited in those parts of sections 9, 10, 15, and 16 of Commerce township, Oakland county, bounded on the east by South Commerce road, on the south and west by Oakley Park, Benstein and Bass Lake roads, and on the north by Sleeth and Commerce roads.
History: Eff. August 14, 1969
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, PORTION - R317.163.28 - Hunting restricted.
28. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm other than a shotgun loaded with shot not larger than no. 2 is unlawful in those parts of sections 16 and 21, T2N, R8E, Commerce township, Oakland county, described as follows:
Beginning at the junction of Bass Lake road and Benstein road; thence south on Benstein road to Glengary road; thence west on Glengary road 1 mile; thence north on the section line dividing sections 20 and 21, T2N, R8E, 1 mile to Bass Lake road; thence east on Bass Lake road to the point of beginning.
History: Eff. March 17, 1977
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, SECTION 7 AND PARTS OF SECTIONS 6 AND 8 - R317.163.4 - Hunting prohibited.
4. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm, except at shooting ranges approved by the township board, is prohibited in section 7, the southwest 1/4 and west 1/2 of the southeast 1/4 of section 6, and that part of section 8 lying west of the Detroit Edison power line, Commerce township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. August 14, 1969
COMMERCE TOWNSHIP - HC-63-07-001 - Hunting prohibited.
Hunting for a wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or discharge of a firearm or bow and arrow, is prohibited in the North 1/2 of Section 28 that falls within the borders of Commerce Township, Oakland County, State of Michigan.
The prohibitions contained in this ordinance shall not apply to peace officers or members of the armed forces in the discharge of their duties.
History: Eff. August 29, 2007
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP, PORTION - R317.163.40 - Hunting restricted.
40. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a rifle, except at target ranges recognized and approved by the township board, is unlawful within the following-described area in Highland township, Oakland county:
Beginning at a point where Harvey Lake road intersects with M-59; thence west on M-59 to the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks; thence north on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks to the north quarterline of section 22, T3N, R7E; thence east on the north quarterline of section 22, T3N, R7E, to Harvey Lake road; thence south on Harvey Lake road to the point of beginning.
History: Eff. June 2, 1979
HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP; PORTIONS - R317.163.44 - Hunting prohibited.
44. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful, except at target ranges registered with the township board, in the portions of Highland township, Oakland county, described as follows:
(a) Beginning at the intersection of the section line between sections 2 and 11, T3N, R7E, with Harvey Lake road; thence east along that section line and continuing east on the section line between sections 1 and 12 to the east line of Highland township, south on that east line to the center line of Highland road (M-59); thence westerly to the center line of Duck Lake road; thence northerly to the center line of Wardlow road; thence westerly to the center line of Harvey Lake road; thence northwesterly and continuing north on the center line of Harvey Lake road to the point of beginning.
(b) On the surface of, or within 450 feet of the water's edge of, Highland lake, located in sections 8 and 17, T3N, R7E.
(c) Beginning at a point where Wardlow road intersects with Harvey Lake road; thence south on Harvey Lake road to the north quarter line of section 22, T3N, R7E; thence west on the north quarter line of section 22, T3N, R7E, to the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks; thence south on the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks to M-59; thence west on M-59 to Milford road; thence north on Milford road to Wardlow road; thence east on Wardlow road to the point of beginning.
(d) In those portions of section 10, T3N, R7E, lying west of Milford road; on or over those waters of Tagget lake lying in section 8, T3N, R7E; and all of section 9, T3N, R7E, except over the waters of Kellogg lake.
History: Eff. May 15, 1968
HOLLY TOWNSHIP - R317.163.3 - Hunting prohibited.
3. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm, is prohibited in that part of sections 22 and 27, town 5 north, range 7 east, lying southerly of Quick road and northerly of Grange Hall road and easterly of the Holly village limits, all in Holly township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. November 14, 1968
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP - R317.163.6 - Hunting restricted.
6. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a center fire rifle is unlawful in Independence township, Oakland county, except at target ranges registered with the township clerk.
History: Eff. April 20, 1984
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP - R317.163.7 - Hunting prohibited.
7. Hunting with a firearm is unlawful in the following-described areas of Independence township, Oakland county:
(a) In or over the waters of Walters lake, located in sections 12, 13, and 14, T4N, R9E.
(b) Beginning at a point in the southeast corner of section 35, T4N, R9E, where Clintonville road intersects with Mann road; thence north on Clintonville road to I-75; thence northwesterly on I-75 to the section line common to sections 26 and 27; thence south on the section line and Dvorak road to Maybee road; thence west on Maybee road to Chickadee lane; thence north on Chickadee lane 1/2 mile to Goldfinch lane; thence east 1 mile to the section line common to sections 27 and 28; thence north 1/4 mile to the quarter section line; thence 1/2 mile west to the center line of section 28; thence north on the center line to Almond road/Clarkson road continuing on the center line of section 16 to Perry Lake road; thence west on Perry Lake road 1/4 mile to the quarter line of section 16; thence north to the north line of section 16; thence west on the corner common to sections 8, 9, 16, and 17; thence south 1/2 mile to Cranberry Lake road; thence west on Cranberry Lake road to M-15; thence south on M-15 to I-75; thence west on I-75 to Holcomb road; thence southeasterly on Holcomb road/White Lake road to Dixie highway; thence southeasterly to Dixie highway to Lingor road; thence southwesterly on Lingor road/Parkview road and Andersonville road to the south line of Independence township; thence east to the point of beginning.
History: Eff. April 20, 1984
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, CERTAIN PORTIONS - R317.163.37 - Hunting restricted.
37. Hunting with, or the discharge of, any firearm, except a shotgun loaded with shot not larger than no. 2, is unlawful in those portions of sections 19 to 22, 27, all of sections 28 to 32, and section 36, located south of Interstate highway 75 (I-75) in T4N, R9E, Independence township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. October 8, 1976
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 16, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30, 33, AND ALL OF SECTIONS 31 AND 32 - R317.163.17 - Hunting prohibited.
17. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm or bow, is prohibited within the defined and posted boundaries of the properties belonging to and under control of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority designated as the Kensington Metropolitan park, being parts of sections 16, 20, 21, 28 to 30 and all of sections 31 and 32, and part of section 33, T2N, R7E, Milford township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. October 19, 1971
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 17 AND 20 - R317.163.18 - Hunting restricted.
18. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is prohibited in section 17 and the northern 1/2 of section 20, T2N, R7E, Milford township, Oakland County. However, shot guns, flintlock, or percussion cap muzzle-loading rifles .44 caliber or larger may be used during those seasons open to the taking of wild animals and wild birds. This shall not apply to the discharge of firearms at target ranges under permit as may be authorized by the local unit of government.
History: Eff. October 19, 1971
MILFORD TOWNSHIP, PORTION - R317.163.39 - Hunting prohibited.
39. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful in section 17, T2N, R7E, Milford township, Oakland county, bounded on the north by General Motors road, on the west by Hickory Ridge road, on the east by Garner road, and on the south by a line extending from Dawson road west to Stobart road.
History: Eff. November 26, 1976
MILFORD TOWNSHIP - HC-63-90-001 - Hunting with firearms restricted.
Milford township, Oakland county, portion - Closed to hunting with a firearm.
Hunting with a firearm is prohibited in the following portions of the charter township of Milford, Oakland county, state of Michigan, being town 2 north, range 7 east:
Section 1; that portion of section 2 east of Weaver road; that portion of section 4 south of Commerce road; that portion of section 5 south of Commerce road; section 8; section 9; that portion of section 10 south of Commerce road and west of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Park Authority property; section 11; section 14 west of Old Plank road; section 15; section 16; that portion of section 21 west of Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Park Authority property; that portion of section 22 north of Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Park Authority property; that portion of section 23 west of Old Plank road and north of Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Park Authority property; section 29; and section 30.
Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm or bow, is prohibited within the defined and posted boundaries of the properties belonging to and under the control of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority designated as the Kensington Metropolitan Park, being parts of sections 9, 10, 16, 20, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, and 33 and all of sections 31 and 32, town 2 north, range 7 east, charter township of Milford, Oakland county, state of Michigan.
Milford township, Oakland county, entire - Firearm discharge safety zone.
No person shall, in the charter township of Milford, Oakland county, state of Michigan, discharge a firearm within a 150 yards of an occupied building, dwelling, house, residence, or cabin or any barn or other building used in connection with a farm operation without obtaining written permission of the owner, renter, or occupant of the property.
Milford township, Oakland county, entire - Centerfire rifle and rimfire rifle hunting banned.
No person shall hunt with a centerfire rifle or rimfire rifle within the charter township of Milford, Oakland county, state of Michigan.
History: Eff. December 19, 1990
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP - R317.163.19 - Hunting restricted.A MI7417400 ELOP MI3399800.
19. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is prohibited in Oakland township, Oakland county. However, shotguns, flintlock, or percussion cap muzzle-loading rifles .44 caliber or larger may be used during those seasons open to the taking of wild animals and wild birds. This shall not apply to the discharge of firearms at target ranges under permit as may be authorized by the local unit of government.
History: Eff. April 22, 1972
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 2 AND 3 - R317.163.21 - Hunting prohibited.
21. Hunting for a wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm or bow and arrow, is prohibited within the following-described area in Oakland township, Oakland county:
Beginning at the intersection of the center lines of Romeo road and Rochester road, T4N, R11E; thence southerly and southwesterly on Rochester road to the intersection with the center line of Predmore road; thence westerly 1,367.31 feet; thence north 00 59' 40" east, 1,324.73 feet; thence south 89 0 41' 00" east, 674.30 feet; thence north along the west line of section 2 to a point 450 feet lakeward of the shoreline of Cranberry lake; thence easterly, northerly, and westerly along a line 450 feet lakeward of the shoreline of Cranberry lake to the west line of Log Cabin Club subdivision, as recorded in liber 46 of plats, page 12, Oakland county records; thence north 50 08' 00" west along that subdivision line as extended to the center line of Romeo road; thence easterly on the center line of Romeo road to the point of beginning. However, target shooting is permitted in this area at ranges approved by the township legislative body.
History: Eff. July 22, 1972
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, PORTION - R317.163.45 - Hunting prohibited.
45. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful in that portion of Oakland township, Oakland county, described as follows:
Beginning at a point where the Penn Central railroad enters Oakland township in section 33, T4N, R11E; thence north on a line following the Penn Central railroad tracks to the center of section 20, T4N, R11E; thence west on the 1/4 line of section 20 and section 19, T4N, R11E, to the center of section 19, T4N, R11E; thence north on the 1/4 line of section 19 and section 18, T4N, R11E, to Orion road; thence northwest on Orion road to the west line of Oakland township; thence north on the west line of Oakland township to Stoney Creek road; thence east on Stoney Creek road to Adams road; thence south on Adams road to Orion road; thence southeasterly on Orion road to where the Detroit Edison powerline crosses Orion road; thence east along the Detroit Edison powerline to Collins road; thence south on Collins road to Orion road; thence south on Orion road to Snell road; thence east on Snell road to Sheldon road; thence south on Sheldon road to the south line of Oakland township; thence west on the south line of Oakland township to the point of beginning.
History: Eff. September 26, 1981
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, PORTION - R317.163.46 - Hunting prohibited.
46. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful in that portion of Oakland township, Oakland county, described as follows:
Beginning at a point where Gunn road intersects with Hadden road; thence north on Hadden road to Buell road; thence east on Buell road to Hixon road; thence south on Hixon road to Gunn road; thence west on Gunn road to the point of beginning.
History: Eff. September 26, 1981
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP - HC-63-86-001 - Hunting prohibited.
Hunting with, or the discharge of, firearms is unlawful within the following-described portions of Oakland township, Oakland county:
(1) All of section 4, T4N, R11E.
(2) That portion of section 6, T4N, R11E, not located within the Bald Mountain state recreation area.
(3) All of the SW 1/4 of section 13, T4N, R11E.
(4) All of section 18, T4N, R11E, except that land owned by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
(5) That portion of section 20, T4N, R11E, located on the south side of the Penn Central railroad.
(6) All of the NE 1/4 of section 23, T4N, R11E.
(7) All of the E 1/2 of the SE 1/4 of section 23, T4N, R11E.
(8) All of the W 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of section 24, T4N, R11E.
(9) All of the W 1/2 of the NE 1/4 of section 24, T4N, R11E.
(10) That portion of section 27, T4N, R11E, located north of Snell road.
(11) All of section 28.
(12) All of the SW 1/4 of section 32, T4N, R11E.
(13) That portion of section 33, T4N, R11E, lying west of the Penn Central railroad.
History: Eff. November 12, 1986
ORION TOWNSHIP - R317.163.1 - Hunting prohibited.
1. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm, is prohibited in sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12, town 4 north, range 10 east, except the state-owned land in the Bald Mountain recreation area, Orion township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. August 14, 1968
ORION TOWNSHIP, TOMMYS LAKE - R317.163.35 - Hunting prohibited.
35. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful on the waters of Tommys lake, or on the land within 450 feet of the water's edge in sections 15 and 16, T4N, R10E, Orion township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. July 12, 1975
OXFORD TOWNSHIP - R317.163.2 - Hunting for wild waterfowl prohibited.
2. Hunting for any wild migratory waterfowl with a firearm, bow and arrow, or slingshot, is prohibited in a part of Oxford township described as follows:
That part of sections 26 and 27 west of state highway M-24, except the village of Oxford; all of section 28; that part of section 29 east of Sanders road; that part of section 33 east of Newman road; all of section 34; and that part of section 35 west of state highway M-24, all in town 5 north, range 10 east, Oxford township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. August 14, 1968
OXFORD TOWNSHIP - R317.163.27 - Hunting with centerfire rifle unlawful.
27. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a centerfire rifle is unlawful in Oxford township, Oakland county, except at a target range recognized and approved by the township board.
History: Eff. July 12, 1975
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, PORTION - R317.163.26 - Hunting prohibited.
26. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful within the following-described area of Oxford township, Oakland county:
Beginning at the intersection of Seymour Lake road and Sanders road; thence south on Sanders road to Drahner road; thence east on Drahner road to Barr road; thence north on Barr road to Lakeville road; thence west on Lakeville road to Oxford road; thence south on Oxford road to Burdick street; thence west on Burdick street to Seymour Lake road to point of beginning.
History: Eff. July 12, 1975
PONTIAC TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 1 TO 6, 6 TO 14, 23 TO 35, AND 36 - R317.163.22 - Hunting prohibited.
22. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful within the following-described area in Pontiac township, Oakland county:
Beginning at the southeast corner of section 36, T3N, R10E; thence west on the township line to the east limits of the city of Pontiac; thence north on the east limits of the city of Pontiac to the north limits of the city of Pontiac; thence west on the east and west quarter lines of sections 10, 9, and 8, to the centerline of Baldwin road, but excepting therefrom any areas in the city of Pontiac; thence northerly on the centerline of Baldwin road to the centerline of Lake Angelus road to the west township line; thence north on the west township line to the north township line; thence easterly on the north township line to the centerline of Joslyn road; thence south on the centerline of Joslyn road to the north boundary of highway I-75; thence easterly and southerly on the boundary line of I-75 to the exit to M-24; thence easterly on the M-24 exit to M-24; thence south on M-24 to Shimmons road; thence east on Shimmons road to Squirrel road; thence north on Squirrel road to Tienken road; thence east on Tienken road to the east boundary line of Pontiac township; thence south on the east Pontiac township line to Butler road; thence west on Butler road to Squirrel road; thence north on Squirrel road to University drive; thence west on University drive to I-75; thence south on I-75 to the centerline of Featherstone road; thence easterly on the centerline of Featherstone road to the centerline of Squirrel road; thence southerly on the centerline of Squirrel road to the centerline of Hamlin road; thence easterly on the centerline of Hamlin road to the east township line; thence south on the east township line to the point of beginning.
Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm other than a shotgun loaded with shot not larger than no. 2, is prohibited in that part of Pontiac township not included in this description, except at a target range recognized and approved by the township board.
History: Eff. December 1, 1976
ROSE TOWNSHIP, PART OF SECTION 3 - R317.163.16 - Hunting prohibited.
16. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm, or the discharge of a firearm, is prohibited in that part of section 3, town 4 north, range 7 east, Rose township, Oakland county, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the north line of section 3 with the southwest right of way line of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad; thence southeasterly along the right of way to a point 330 feet west of the east line of section 3; thence southerly along a line parallel and 330 feet west of the east line of section 3 to the water's edge on the south bank of Stiffs pond; thence westerly along the water's edge of Stiffs pond to the east right of way line of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad; thence northeasterly along the east right of way line to the north line of section 3; thence easterly along the north line of section 3 to the point of beginning.
History: Eff. September 1, 1970
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, BOGIE LAKE - R317.163.30 - Hunting prohibited.
30. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful on the waters of Bogie lake, or within 450 feet of the water's edge in section 33, town 3 north, range 8 east, White Lake township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. October 22, 1975
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, COOLEY LAKE - R317.163.31 - Hunting prohibited.
31. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful on the waters of Cooley lake, or within 450 feet of the water's edge in section 36, town 3 north, range 8 east, White Lake township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. October 22, 1975
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, OXBOW LAKE - R317.163.29 - Hunting prohibited.
29. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful on the waters of Oxbow lake, or within 450 feet of the water's edge in sections 22, 23, 26, 27, town 3 north, range 8 east, White Lake township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. October 22, 1975
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 7 AND 18 - R317.163.23 - Hunting prohibited.
23. Hunting for a wild animal or wild bird with a firearm, or the discharge of a firearm, is prohibited within the following-described area in White Lake township, Oakland county:
Beginning at the intersection of the section line between sections 6 and 7, T3N, R8E, and the west township line; thence east to the centerline of Ormond road; thence southerly to the centerline of England Beach road; thence westerly to the centerline of Ridge road; thence southerly and westerly to the west township line; thence north on the west township line to the point of beginning. However, target shooting is permitted in this area at ranges approved by the township legislative body.
History: Eff. July 22, 1972
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 21, 28, AND 29 - R317.163.13 - Hunting prohibited.
13. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm, is prohibited in those parts of sections 21, 28, and 29 of White Lake township, Oakland county, beginning at the junction of the east section line of section 21 and state highway M-59 (Highland road); thence westerly on M-59 to Sunset street, southerly on Sunset street to Biscayne avenue; thence westerly on Biscayne avenue to Bogie Lake road; thence southerly on Bogie Lake road to center line of section 29; thence east of the centerline of section 29 and section 28 to the east section line of section 28; thence north on the east section line of section 28 and section 21 to point of beginning.
History: Eff. July 1, 1970
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 23 AND 24 - R317.163.14 - Hunting prohibited.
14. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm, is prohibited in those parts of sections 23 and 24 of White Lake township, Oakland county, beginning at the junction of the Huron river and state highway M-59 (Highland road), westerly on state highway M-59 (Highland road) to Hilltop drive; thence southeasterly on Hilltop drive to its end, south from end of Hilltop drive to the shores of Oxbow lake; thence southerly on the shores of Oxbow lake to the north bank of the Huron river; thence easterly and northerly along the north and west banks of the Huron river to point of beginning.
History: Eff. July 1, 1970
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, PARTS OF SECTIONS 26, 27, 34, AND 35 - R317.163.15 - Hunting restricted.
15. Hunting for any wild animal or wild bird with a firearm or bow and arrow, or the discharge of a firearm, is prohibited in those parts of sections 26, 27, 34, and 35 of White Lake township, Oakland county, beginning at the intersection of Union Lake road and Elizabeth Lake road, westerly on Elizabeth Lake road to Oxbow Lake road; thence southerly on Oxbow Lake road to Cedar Island road; thence southeasterly on Cedar Island road to Round Lake road; thence northerly on Round Lake road (Farnsworth road) to Union Lake road; thence northwesterly on Union Lake road to point of beginning.
History: Eff. July 1, 1970
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, PONTIAC LAKE - R317.163.32 - Hunting prohibited.
32. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm is unlawful on the waters of Pontiac lake, except those parts of sections 11 and 14, town 3 north, range 8 east, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of Teggerdine road and Gale road; thence easterly on Gale road for a distance of 4,000 feet; thence south to Pontiac Lake road; thence west along Pontiac Lake road to Teggerdine road; thence north to Gale road and the point of beginning, White Lake township, Oakland county.
History: Eff. October 22, 1975
WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, PORTION - R317.163.43 - Hunting restricted.
43. Hunting with, or the discharge of, a firearm, except a shotgun loaded with shot not larger than no. 4, is unlawful in that part of White Lake township, Oakland county, described as follows, except at target ranges recognized and approved by the township board:
Beginning at the intersection of Highland road (M-59) and Ormond road; thence north on Ormond road to England Beach road; thence west on England Beach road to Ridge road; thence south and west on Ridge road to the west township line; thence south on the west township line to Highland road (M-59); thence east on Highland road (M-59) to the point of beginning.
History: Eff. October 20, 1980
