National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
N8391 Sand Point Rd. P.O. Box 40
Munising, MI 49862 (906)-387-2607 phone(906) 387-4025 fax

Pictured Rocks News Release
November 1, 2005
For Immediate Release
Larry Hach, (906) 387-2607

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Alerts Deer Hunters

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has released information designed to assist deer hunters who will be visiting the National Lakeshore. Hunters are welcome and the National Park Service (NPS) seeks hunter cooperation in protecting and sharing the resources for the enjoyment of all. While hunting is permitted at the National Lakeshore under Michigan conservation laws, certain NPS regulations related to hunting activities are not found in the Michigan Hunting and Trapping Guide.
"Federally owned lands within the boundary of the National Lakeshore are administered under the United States Code of Federal Regulations," according to Chief Ranger Larry Hach. "Laws contained in the United States Code provide for protection of the natural resources on lands under the jurisdiction of the NPS."
National Park Service regulations not found in the Michigan Guide will be enforced by Park Rangers, Hach added. These regulations are:

1. One bushel of apples per hunter per week may be gathered in the park. Care must be used to not damage the fruit tree.
2. Cutting of standing trees and branches, whether dead or alive, is prohibited. Possession of such green vegetation is also not permitted.
3. Digging or disturbing soils or vegetation is not permitted.
4. Motor vehicles and other wheeled vehicles are not allowed off designated roads.
5. Ground blinds may be built with natural dead and downed material, but must be dismantled at the end of the hunting season. Upon dismantling, the area must be returned to its original natural setting. All blinds must be removed within seven days of the close of the hunting season.
6. Screw-in type tree steps are prohibited.
7. All trash and other man-made materials must be packed out and properly disposed.