Can you hunt Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge?
For all deer hunts on both Shiawassee River State Game Area and Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, your access permit is only valid for ONE deer harvest. Your access permit must be attached to a harvested deer along with a validated kill tag.
How many acres is Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge?
9,870.35 acres
About Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuse The National Wildlife Refuse is a 9,870.35 acres National Wildlife Refuge located in Saginaw County. It is managed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Can you visit national wildlife refuge?
During the current public health emergency, whenever possible, outdoor recreation sites at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries will remain open to the public, Visitor centers and other facilities, however, may be closed.
Where does the name Shiawassee come from?
The name of Shiawassee is derived from Indian lore, meaning “Rolling” or “Sparkling Waters.” On the east is Genesee County; to the south lies Ingham and Livingston Counties, to the west, Clinton and to the north Saginaw.
Does the Shiawassee River flow north?
The river is about 110 miles long and generally flows in a northerly direction, which is one of only two or three in the world. The Flint River, Cass River and Titabawassee River join the Shiawassee just southwest of the City of Saginaw and together form the Saginaw River which drains into the Saginaw Bay.
Is the Shiawassee River clean?
This collaboration is a great opportunity for the public to get hands-on learning experience with water quality on the beautiful Shiawassee River. After completing our collections, we take a closer look at the macroinvertebrates we’ve collected at our Bug ID night….
| Key: | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | >48 |
| Good | 34-48 |
| Fair | 19-33 |
| Poor | <19 |
Where is the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge located?
The refuge’s headquarters is located about 5 miles south of Saginaw off of highway M-13 on the corners of Curtis and Mower Road. Office hours (Temporarily Suspended) closed all federal holidays. The headquarters for the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is located at 6975 Mower Road, Saginaw, MI 48601.
Is the Shiawassee River closed for the season?
The Wildlife Drive (Closed for the season) meanders past forests, grasslands, marshes, open water pools, and the Shiawassee River. Visitors will have more opportunities to see a great diversity of wildlife. Download a Wildlife Drive Map and Information Sheet (PDF file – 627 KB). The usage of bikes are prohibited on the Wildlife Drive.
How many miles of trail are there at Shiawassee?
The best way to see waterfowl and other wildlife is via the refuge’s trail system on foot or with a mountain bike where permitted. Shiawassee has four trail systems that total more than 14 miles.
Do you need a hunting permit to hunt in Shiawassee?
Important changes for 2021. For all deer hunts on both Shiawassee River State Game Area and Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, your access permit is only valid for ONE deer harvest. Your access permit must be attached to a harvested deer along with a validated kill tag.