Hunt unit · Jordan River National Fish Hatchery

Open Area A Hunt Unit Map & Access

Special regs

The Open Area A unit is one of 3 mapped hunt units on Jordan River National Fish Hatchery in Antrim County, MI. It covers approximately 73 acres and is listed as “open – special regulations apply” for 2026–2027. That means hunting is permitted, but refuge-specific rules — such as limited species, dates, weapon types, access methods or quota permits — apply on top of state regulations.

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73acres
Special regsstatus 2026–27
Norefuge permit
Antrim Countycounty

Open Area A map

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OpenSpecial regulationsClosedFWS-owned landWPA (public)Refuge boundaryEasement (private) Tip: switch to Satellite or USGS Topo in the layer menu · click the map for GPS coordinates
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Rules & permits for this unit

Status: Open – special regulations apply

Hunting is allowed, but refuge-specific rules apply in addition to Michigan regulations. Typical special regulations include limited species or seasons, quota/lottery permits, weapon restrictions (e.g. archery or shotgun only), shooting-hour limits, blind or stand rules and restricted access.

Game at Jordan River NFH

Species listed for the refuge as a whole — a special-regulation unit may be limited to certain species. Confirm in the hunt brochure.

Getting to the Open Area A unit

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Destination: center of the Open Area A unit

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Decimal
45.02637, -84.96067
DMS
45°01′34.9″N 84°57′38.4″W

Nearest towns

  • Traverse City, MI37 mi NE of town
  • Alpena, MI75 mi W of town
  • Seney, MI103 mi SE of town

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is a point inside the unit polygon, not necessarily a parking area or legal access point. Use satellite view to find roads, gates and designated parking, and respect closed areas and private inholdings.

Shooting hours at this unit

Today at Open Area A

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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Detroit local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:30 AM7:00 AM8:19 PM13h 19m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM7:53 PM12h 36m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:06 AM7:36 AM7:22 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:23 AM7:53 AM6:56 PM11h 03m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:47 AM7:17 AM5:29 PM10h 13m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:06 AM7:36 AM5:12 PM9h 36m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:27 AM7:57 AM5:00 PM9h 03m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:40 AM8:10 AM4:58 PM8h 48m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:47 AM8:17 AM5:07 PM8h 50m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:44 AM8:14 AM5:22 PM9h 07m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:30 AM8:00 AM5:45 PM9h 45m

Computed for 45.026, -84.961 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

Weather forecast

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Forecast from the National Weather Service. Wind direction matters — plan your approach downwind of where game beds.

Other units at Jordan River NFH

UnitStatusAcresPermit
Open Area BSpecial regs0.9—
ClosedClosed28—

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