State Game Lands Number 226 — Attraction in Madison Township

Took a drive around this game lands as per the travel map put out by PGC. This game land seems to get a lot of hunting and hiking, which is good. After driving around this game land I have come to the conclusion that All the deer I did see was on private and posted land adjacent to the game lands. I didn't see as much trash laying around like I do at some game lands in the state I've been to. I came across a gentleman who had a pleasant disposition, we did get to talk about half hour or so, he was a local. He told me how the game lands have changed over the last 10 to 15 years, I hear this a lot. We as hunters and people who enjoy the outdoors need to start and attend PGC meetings open to the public and voice our opinion. Unless you have a relative or friend with access to land, we as public hunters need to start making sure our license fees and taxes are going to manage these lands out license...

These game lands are filled with trails, native and nonnative plants, fungi, animals of all kinds and it never disappoints. Make sure to wear some type of bright colored or reflective item during hunting season- I forgot my orange beanie last time I went, but was happy to see that the only other souls I encountered (man with his dog) were both outfitted with bright orange...

Good hunting for small game, and I see plenty of deer whenever I go out. Also, there are miles of trails to hike, snowmobile and horseback ride. Quite a diversity of...