Ludington East / Pere Marquette River KOA Holiday Blog
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Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Please Note: GPS systems will sometimes try and take you down some off-road trails. Compare your GPS to the following directions and there is only One Dirt Road which you turn 40th St our main entrance.
*Road Closures/Detour: OK for THROUGH/LOCAL traffic. Any sized rig can get by and this is the most direct route. Please proceed at your own risk.*
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Are you planning a hunting trip in the Huron-Manistee National Forest? This region is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, making it a popular hunting destination. Here is a look at Michigan's hunting seasons and the types of animals you can hunt in the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
You can hunt in the Huron-Manistee National Forest with the appropriate hunting licenses. The type of hunting license you will need depends on what you want to hunt and where. The Huron-Manistee National Forest is broken up into three main hunting zones, including:
Hunters must have a base license before purchasing additional licenses for particular game types. A base hunting license is only valid for hunting small game types, like pheasant and rabbit. If you want to hunt deer, bear, elk, turkey, waterfowl or something else, you will need a hunting license specific to that game. You will also need a separate trapping license for trapping or fur harvesting.
You can learn more about Michigan's different hunting licenses from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website or the DNR Hunt Fish App.
Michigan hosts an open hunting season on public and private lands from Aug. 1 through March 31 every year. However, other hunting seasons depend on the zone, game type and weapon you intend to use. For example, there are several deer hunting seasons in the Huron-Manistee National Forest, including the following:
You can hunt several different animal species in the Huron-Manistee National Forest. Whether you prefer hunting small game or large animals like bears, you can probably hunt them in the Huron-Manistee National Forest! There are certain animals you can hunt year-round with the appropriate hunting license, including:
However, like the different deer seasons, you can only hunt certain game types during particular times of the year. The exact season dates vary by year. For specific information regarding these dates, visit Michigan's DNR website or use the DNR Hunt Fish App to learn more. That said, you can expect to hunt the following animals around the months listed below:
Depending on the zone and species, you can also hunt waterfowl — including ducks, coots, geese and mergansers — from September through February. You can learn more about waterfowl hunting seasons in Michigan's Waterfowl Hunting Digest.
You can also trap and harvest the fur of the following animals in the Huron-Manistee National Forest:
Apart from needing a special license for specific games types, here are some other Michigan hunting laws you must remember:
Are you ready to plan your next hunting trip in the Huron-Manistee National Forest? Book your stay at Ludington East / Pere Marquette River KOA Holiday — an amenity-rich campground in the heart of the Huron-Manistee National Forest.
Located near the Marquette River and a half an hour's drive from Lake Michigan, our campground offers convenient access to the forest and Michigan's best outdoor activities, including hunting, fishing, canoeing, swimming and boating. We guarantee you will have everything you need for an adventure-packed camping getaway suitable for the whole family — four-legged members included.
Whether you enjoy RV, tent or cabin camping, you can stay your way at Ludington East / Pere Marquette River KOA Holiday. Book your campsite online today!
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