National Fish Hatchery · Michigan · FWS Region 3

Sullivan Creek National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Chippewa County, Michigan, Sullivan Creek National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, within an approved boundary of roughly 6.9 acres. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Sullivan Creek 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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Hunting at Sullivan Creek NFH

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 6.7 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 6.7 —

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
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Sullivan Creek NFH

USFWS does not list fishing opportunities for Sullivan Creek NFH.

How to get to Sullivan Creek NFH

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Destination: Sullivan Creek National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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46.31156, -84.80755
DMS
46°18′41.6″N 84°48′27.2″W

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Nearest towns

  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI25 mi SW of town
  • Seney, MI55 mi E of town
  • Alpena, MI109 mi NW of town
  • Traverse City, MI114 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • GRB Green Bay Austin Straubel204 mi
  • GRR Grand Rapids Ford240 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 Sullivan Creek NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*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, 20266:28 AM6:58 AM8:20 PM13h 23m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:45 AM7:15 AM7:53 PM12h 38m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:05 AM7:35 AM7:21 PM11h 46m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:24 AM7:54 AM6:54 PM11h 00m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:49 AM7:19 AM5:26 PM10h 08m
Sun, Nov 15, 20267:09 AM7:39 AM5:08 PM9h 29m
Tue, Dec 1, 20267:31 AM8:01 AM4:55 PM8h 54m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:45 AM8:15 AM4:53 PM8h 38m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:52 AM8:22 AM5:02 PM8h 40m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:48 AM8:18 AM5:17 PM8h 59m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:33 AM8:03 AM5:41 PM9h 38m

Computed for 46.312, -84.808 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Sullivan Creek NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Sullivan Creek NFH?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Sullivan Creek National Fish Hatchery. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Sullivan Creek NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Sullivan Creek 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 Sullivan Creek NFH located?

Sullivan Creek National Fish Hatchery is in Chippewa County, Michigan, about 25 miles SW of Sault Ste. Marie, MI (straight-line). GPS: 46.31156, -84.80755.

What are legal shooting hours at Sullivan Creek 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.

Nearby refuges & public land

Pendills Creek NFH

Chippewa County, MI · 8.3 mi N

1 open1 closed
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64 huntable acres

Harbor Island NWR

Chippewa County, MI · 53 mi E

1 special
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736 huntable acres

Seney NWR

Schoolcraft County, MI · 61 mi W

3 special1 closed
🦌🐦🕊️🐇🎣

86.1K huntable acres

Michigan Islands NWR

MI · 65 mi SW

1 closed
No hunting listed

Jordan River NFH

Antrim County, MI · 89 mi S

2 special1 closed
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🐗

74 huntable acres

Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area

Oscoda County, MI · 107 mi S

1 open
🦌🦆🦃🐦🕊️🐇🐗

6.6K huntable acres

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.