Rifle Zone...

[Triumphdog]

I live in Kent county, being south of the rifle border. Now, it is that you cant hunt Deer with a rifle south of the this line, or is that that any centerfire rifle is illegal to use while hunting ANY game south of this line? Cause I would like to use my 30-06 for some woodchucks and/or Coyotes. Anyone know for sure?

[hondodeerhunter]

It is just for deer, other animals are ok for rifle there.

[Triumphdog]

Wow really? I didnt think that would be so, glad that I asked. Take care...

[dtg]

I don't know about that, a lot of the State Game areas I've been on have signs, stating "NO CENTERFIRE RIFLES", I take that to mean rimfires are okay, like a 22. I do believe the rifle line starts in the Northern part of Kent County though.

[Doeboy]

Yep it only pertain to deer only, called the DNR myself and lost a BIG BET:mad: Now i use a MINI-14 for yote down here and the rem 221 FIREBALL you can even hunt small game with a centerfire, How cool is that:D O-ya no centerfire dureing DEAR SEASON but after that Game on bro!! If your concern call and asked it won't hurt!

[part timer]

I live in Kent county, being south of the rifle border. Now, it is that you cant hunt Deer with a rifle south of the this line, or is that that any centerfire rifle is illegal to use while hunting ANY game south of this line? Cause I would like to use my 30-06 for some woodchucks and/or Coyotes. Anyone know for sure?

In general you can use a centerfire rifle for small game throughout Michigan. However, there are a lot of locations where they are not allowed. These include State Game Areas as well as other public lands. If you are hunting private property you may also want to check with the local governing authority.