The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that the Lame Duck Foot Access Area (LDFAA) located in 11,000 acres of state forest land in northeast Gladwin County provides walk-in hunting opportunities. Only walk-in access is permitted.

The area is bounded by county roads on the north, east and south and the Tittabawassee River on the west side. The land is managed for timber production and wildlife habitat, just as all other state forest land in Gladwin County, said Gladwin State Forest Unit Manager Courtney Borgondy.

All types of foot travel, including cross-country skiing, hiking and snowshoeing are allowed in the LDFAA. Motor vehicles of any kind are prohibited, including two- and four-wheel drive vehicles, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. Bicycles also are prohibited.

Designated forest trails are open along the perimeter of the area for parking and camping. Road licensed vehicles and camping units are allowed in these areas. Wheelchair access to the area also is available at selected locations. There are numerous walking trails within the area, providing easy access to good hunting areas. There is a parking area near where Hemer Road intersects Alger Road.

For more information on the LDFAA, call the Wildlife Division of the DNR at the Gladwin Field Office at (989) 426-9205, ext. 7630 or 7631. For more information on hunting, visit the DNR’s Web site at www.michigan.gov/dnr.