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Duck and Goose Hunting in Iron County, Michigan

Iron County • Michigan Iron County is river, pond and lake country, and the ducks and geese come through it every fall. Here’s the water to hunt, the 2026 Upper Peninsula dates and limits, the licenses you need and a place to stay. Find Duck Water Season Dates AI Travel Assistant NOV. 22 Ducks close Nov. 22, then open again Nov. 28–29 DEC. 16 Goose season runs Sept. 1 – Dec. 16 6 DUCKS A day’s limit, with species limits … read more Duck and Goose Hunting in Iron County, Michigan→

Hunter with muzzleloader in snowy Iron County forest during Michigan’s late deer season.
Firearm Deer Season | Iron County, MI

Michigan’s regular firearm deer season runs Nov. 15 through Nov. 30, 2026, statewide, including Iron County and the rest of the Upper Peninsula. Check current regulations and licensing with the Michigan DNR before you hunt. If you are out on public land or trails during the season, wear blaze orange. For more information, see our deer hunting guide.

Spring Turkey Hunting in Iron County, Michigan

Iron County • Michigan Spring comes late to the north woods, and the gobblers start sounding off right about the time the season opens in mid-April. Iron County is one of the top turkey counties in the Upper Peninsula, and this page gets you the places, the licenses and the rules. Find Lodging AI Travel Assistant Where to Hunt 130 Spring birds reported here in 2026, third in the U.P. UNIT M One spring unit for the whole Upper Peninsula … read more Spring Turkey Hunting in Iron County, Michigan→

Grouse Hunting in Iron County, Michigan

Iron County • Michigan Iron County is ruffed grouse country (locals call them partridge), with young aspen and alder coming back in the old cuts and more than 400,000 acres of public land to walk in Upper Michigan. Here’s the cover to hunt, a managed walk-in grouse area north of Iron River, and this year’s season dates. Find Grouse Cover Grouse Season AI Travel Assistant SEPT. 15 Ruffed grouse season opens statewide 5 A DAY Daily limit in the U.P., … read more Grouse Hunting in Iron County, Michigan→

Iron County Hunting Seasons & Guides

Iron County • Michigan The Iron County woods are open for something nearly all year. Bear and grouse open in September, ducks and deer carry you through the fall, hare and coyote run all winter, and the turkeys gobble again in the spring. Every season is on this page, with a full guide for each hunt. Find Lodging AI Travel Assistant 2026–27 Seasons Photo · Kevin Zini SEPT. 9 Bear season opens in the Amasa unit SEPT. 15 Grouse, woodcock … read more Iron County Hunting Seasons & Guides→

Rewarding Places to Stay in Michigan

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906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935

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Lake Inn

906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917

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Ice Lake

906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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Lodge

800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935

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906-822-7713
1968 US 141 Highway
Amasa, MI 49903

Iron County Michigan Visitors Guide

Iron County is one of the Upper Peninsula’s best kept secrets. From camping to fishing, hunting to canoeing, mountain biking to forest bathing – no matter your interests, the great outdoors and clear crisp air await you here.

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