Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area
Oscoda County, MI · 34 mi SE
✓1 open
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🐗
6.6K huntable acres
Jordan River NFH hunt unit map
Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.
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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private)
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Hunting at Jordan River NFH
Permitted hunting categories are big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic, subject to state seasons and refuge-specific rules.
Jordan River National Fish Hatchery is in the beautiful Jordan River Valley in Antrim County, Michigan. Hatchery land is surrounded by large tracts of state-owned public land.
Big GameWhite-tailed and mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose, bear and other large mammalsWaterfowlDucks, geese, brant, swans (where legal) and cootsWild TurkeySpring and fall wild turkeyUpland BirdsPheasant, quail, grouse, prairie chicken and partridgeMigratory BirdsMourning dove, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and sandhill craneSmall GameSquirrel, rabbit, hare, raccoon, opossum and other small mammalsFeral & ExoticFeral hogs and other non-native species where refuge rules allow
Categories are those listed by USFWS for this station; exact species, seasons and bag limits follow Michigan regulations plus refuge-specific rules.
Hunt units (3)
- Special regulations74 ac 72%
- Closed28 ac 28%
| Unit | Status | Acres | Permit | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Area A | !Special regs | 73 | — | |
| Open Area B | !Special regs | 0.9 | — | |
| Closed | ✕Closed | 28 | — |
Permits & licenses
Refuge permit
Not listed
USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.
You'll also need
- A valid Michigan hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Michigan Department of Natural Resources
- Federal Duck Stamp (waterfowl hunters 16+) and HIP certification for migratory birds
- Non-toxic shot for waterfowl (federal requirement)
- Hunter education certification where your state requires it
- The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)
Fishing at Jordan River NFH
USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Jordan River NFH.
How to get to Jordan River NFH
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Destination: Jordan River National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)
- Decimal
45.02592, -84.96231- DMS
45°01′33.3″N 84°57′44.3″W
Nearest towns
- Traverse City, MI37 mi NE of town
- Alpena, MI75 mi W of town
- Seney, MI103 mi SE of town
- Sault Ste. Marie, MI106 mi S of town
Closest airports
- GRR Grand Rapids Ford151 mi
- GRB Green Bay Austin Straubel160 mi
Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.
The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.
Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours
Today at Jordan River NFH
Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–
*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Detroit local time.
Full season calculator →2026–2027 season sun table
| Date | Shooting light | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 19m |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 7:53 PM | 12h 36m |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 7:22 PM | 11h 46m |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 7:53 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 03m |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 7:17 AM | 5:29 PM | 10h 13m |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 7:36 AM | 5:12 PM | 9h 36m |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:57 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 03m |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 8:10 AM | 4:58 PM | 8h 48m |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 8:17 AM | 5:07 PM | 8h 50m |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | 7:44 AM | 8:14 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 07m |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | 7:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 5:45 PM | 9h 45m |
Computed for 45.026, -84.962 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.
7-day hunting weather
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Jordan River NFH FAQ
Is hunting allowed at Jordan River NFH?
Yes. Jordan River National Fish Hatchery offers hunting in 2 units (74 acres) during 2026–2027 for big game, waterfowl, wild turkey, upland birds, migratory birds, small game, and feral & exotic. Seasons follow state regulations plus refuge-specific rules in 50 CFR Part 32.
Do I need a permit to hunt Jordan River NFH?
FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Jordan River NFH. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where is Jordan River NFH located?
Jordan River National Fish Hatchery is in Antrim County, Michigan, about 37 miles NE of Traverse City, MI (straight-line). GPS: 45.02592, -84.96231.
What are legal shooting hours at Jordan River NFH?
Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.
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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.