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Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area: where, what and how to hunt
A hunter's summary of Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area in Missaukee and Kalkaska counties: units and limits, rules, CWD numbers and local help.
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Getting to Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area
Parking, trailheads and gates near Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area
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Addis Creek Flooding WMA: the record card
Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area counts as a DNR wildlife management area (a flooding or marsh unit), and it lies in Missaukee and Kalkaska counties. Its home region at the DNR is the Northern Lower Peninsula Region. The DNR Wildlife Division sets the rules on site. By acreage (438) it ranks 54th in a group of 72 wildlife management areas. It is one of the 180 rows on the DNR state game and wildlife areas list. Roughly 14 miles southwest of Grayling.
From the source page (MI DNR Wildlife Property Boundary GIS Acres field); region from the DNR wildlife region layer. Checked October 22, 2026.
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Places to hunt and shoot around Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area
Who can hunt Addis Creek Flooding WMA, and on what terms
Entry terms, Addis Creek Flooding WMA
DNR floodings like Addis Creek Flooding WMA are open to the public during Michigan seasons. Watch for posted refuges and closed areas around the water.
Michigan rules that follow you to Addis Creek Flooding WMA
- The DNR stand rule for public land: portable, ID affixed, Sept. 1 to March 1, no nails, screws or bolts.
- From Sept. 1 to the end of deer season blinds are allowed; constructed blinds need ID and are prohibited on game areas, parks and recreation areas in Zone 3.
- From mid-August to the end of April, a hunter orange outer layer is the law in daylight; camouflage counts if half of it is orange. Turkey and waterfowl hunters are exempt.
- Harvest reporting is required for deer and turkey inside 72 hours; failing to report is a civil infraction.
- Firearm hunters keep 150 yards from occupied dwellings, cabins and farm buildings.
- Planting a food plot on public land is not legal.
- This is Lower Peninsula ground, where deer baiting and feeding are banned.
- On public land, bear bait goes on the ground, never in a container.
- ORV quiet hours on public hunting land, Nov. 15-30: 7 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.
Addis Creek Flooding WMA: licenses to carry
Buy in the Hunt Fish app, at an agent or on eLicense. Every hunter needs the base license; antlerless licenses (up to 10) obey the county or DMU use limit.
Access from the source page; public-land stand, blind, safety-zone and food-plot rules from the DNR deer regulations summary; hunter orange from MCL 324.40116; prices from the 2026 license fee tables. Checked October 22, 2026.
Addis Creek Flooding WMA and nearby public ground
Addis Creek Flooding WMA at the big pin; the nearest 10 public places around it. Between them the nearby tracts list 20,305 acres.
| Public land | Type | Acres | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Lake Marsh Flooding | Flooding or WMA | 968 | 0.8 mi | west |
| Cannon Creek Flooding No.1 | Flooding or WMA | 156 | 2.6 mi | west |
| Cannon Creek Flooding No.2 | Flooding or WMA | 92 | 3.2 mi | west |
| North Higgins Lake | State park | 166 | 7.3 mi | east |
| Dead Stream Flooding | Flooding or WMA | 1,024 | 9.4 mi | south |
| Houghton Lake Flats North Flooding | Flooding or WMA | 838 | 9.6 mi | southeast |
| Houghton Lake Flats South Flooding | Flooding or WMA | 991 | 11 mi | southeast |
| South Higgins Lake | State park | 1,367 | 13 mi | southeast |
| Houghton Lake | Research area | 12,131 | 14 mi | south |
| Robinson Creek Floodings | Flooding or WMA | 2,572 | 17 mi | east |
Points from the DNR wildlife, GEMS, parks, forest, USFS, USFWS and NPS layers (MI DNR Wildlife Property Boundary GIS (polygon centroid)). Straight-line distances. Statewide public land map.
Addis Creek Flooding WMA deer units, bear units and zones
It is Zone 2 ground in the Northern Lower Peninsula. Missaukee County allows 5 universal antlerless licenses per hunter. In DMU 057 and DMU 040 the antler point restriction is 3 on a side. Missaukee County is an early and late antlerless county. For bear the unit is Red Oak; its 2026 hunt 0020 quota is 685. For turkeys it is unit NN (spring) and I (fall); the 2027 spring calendar has not been printed. Waterfowl: Middle Zone, regular duck season Oct 3-Nov 29 and Dec 12-Dec 13. Elk unit X overlap its counties; elk licenses come by drawing, residents only.
The deer units around Addis Creek Flooding WMA
| DMU | Unit name | Antlerless status | Antlerless use limit | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMU 057 | Missaukee county | Open | 5 | 3+ on one side |
| DMU 040 | Kalkaska county | Open | 3 | 3+ on one side |
Addis Creek Flooding WMA bear units
| Bear unit | Hunts | Quota | Points (res.) | 2025 bears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak | 1 hunt | 685 | 9–10 | 282 |
Addis Creek Flooding WMA turkey units
| Unit | Reported harvest | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Spring NN | 4,156 | All of unit, 2026 |
| Fall I | 822 | Unit-wide, fall to date |
Zones from the DNR 2026 zone layers as recorded in lands.json; DMU status and APR from the Wildlife Conservation Order; use limits from the 2026 deer summary; BMU hunts and quotas from the 2026 bear summary and bear registration data; turkey from the DNR turkey harvest report; CWD lists from the DNR CWD rules. Checked October 22, 2026.
Game you can hunt at Addis Creek Flooding WMA
There is no species list for Addis Creek Flooding WMA in the sources; the open seasons for its county and units decide what you can hunt.
Seasons for 24 species reach Missaukee County; White-tailed deer, Black bear, Elk and Wild turkey lead the 43-row table.
Species from the source (The DNR list gives no species for this area; open seasons follow statewide/zone regulations.); bag limits from the DNR regulation summaries. Checked October 22, 2026.
Addis Creek Flooding WMA openers and closers in one table
Private ground and public ground share these dates in Addis Creek Flooding WMA; a state park, refuge or national lakeshore can set its own limits.
| Animal | Segment | Area | Starts | Ends | Open now? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Early antlerless firearm | Listed antlerless county | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Liberty Hunt | Statewide | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery, early | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Independence Hunt | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Regular firearm | Statewide | Nov 15, 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Archery, late | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| White-tailed deer | December firearm | Lower Peninsula | Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 6, 2026 | |
| White-tailed deer | Late antlerless firearm | Listed antlerless county | Dec 7, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Black bear | Hunt period 1 (firearm/bait/dogs) | Red Oak BMU | Sep 12, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | |
| Black bear | Period 1, archery | Red Oak BMU | Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 8, 2026 | |
| Elk | Hunt period 1 | Elk unit X | Sep 23, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Elk | Hunt period 2 | Elk unit X | Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | |
| Wild turkey | Fall | Fall unit I | Sep 15, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Fall first part | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Ruffed grouse | Fall second part | Statewide | Dec 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2027 | |
| Woodcock | Fall | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 | |
| Pheasant | Fall | Zone 2 | Oct 20, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | |
| Fox and gray squirrel | Private-land season | Statewide | Apr 1, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | |
| Fox and gray squirrel | Regular | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Cottontail | Private-land season | Statewide | Apr 1, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | |
| Cottontail | Regular | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Snowshoe hare | Regular | Statewide | Sep 15, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Crow | Summer | Statewide | Aug 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Crow | Late winter | Statewide | Feb 1, 2027 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Teal | Early teal | Statewide | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 9, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 1 | Middle Zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | |
| Ducks | Split 2 | Middle Zone | Dec 12, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | |
| Waterfowl | Veterans days | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Waterfowl | Youth weekend | Statewide | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | |
| Dark geese | Dark goose part 1 | Middle Zone | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Dark geese | Dark goose part 2 | Middle Zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | |
| Light geese | Light goose part 1 | Middle Zone | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Light geese | Light goose part 2 | Middle Zone | Oct 3, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 | |
| Raccoon | Management season | Statewide | Apr 1, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | |
| Raccoon | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 1, 2026 | Mar 31, 2027 | |
| Red and gray fox | Hunting | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2027 | |
| Coyote | Management season | Statewide | Mar 2, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | |
| Coyote | Regular hunting | Statewide | Oct 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2027 | |
| Bobcat | Hunting | Bobcat Unit D | Jan 1, 2027 | Feb 1, 2027 | |
| Feral swine | Year-round | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Opossum | Year-round | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Skunk | Year-round | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
| Woodchuck | Year-round | Statewide | Year-round | Year-round | Year-round |
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources 2026 hunting regulation summaries (deer, bear, elk, turkey, small game, waterfowl and furbearer editions), checked October 22, 2026.
Lodging, fuel and a processor near Addis Creek Flooding WMA
Pick a town for the night, then a processor for the deer.
| Town | County | Miles | Population | Public land near |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling | Crawford | 14 mi | 1,949 | 135,803 |
| Bear Lake | Kalkaska | 15 mi | – | 121,810 |
| Roscommon | Roscommon | 16 mi | 990 | 114,926 |
| Houghton Lake | Roscommon | 16 mi | – | 116,869 |
Each county here has its own page: Missaukee County, Kalkaska County.
Who handles a deer from Addis Creek Flooding WMA
Office phone numbers that handle Addis Creek Flooding WMA
Managing office: Cadillac Customer Service Center.
Towns and populations from Census 2024 estimates; public acres within 10 miles from the land layers; businesses from store locators and listings (license-only agents left out); offices from DNR, USFS and USFWS pages. Checked October 22, 2026. Call ahead.
What hunters reported from the county around Addis Creek Flooding WMA
2025 in Missaukee County: 1,213 antlered, 1,290 antlerless, 2,503 in all. The reporting era peaked at 2,967 in 2024 and bottomed at 2,503 in 2025. Season to date (Oct. 22, 2026): 423 deer. The DNR sampled 42 deer from Missaukee County in 2023, with 0 CWD positives. With mandatory reporting new in 2026, Missaukee County logged 129 spring turkeys. Shown: Missaukee County, home to the largest piece of Addis Creek Flooding WMA. These are county or unit totals, not Addis Creek Flooding WMA alone; the DNR does not report harvest by property.
Missaukee County harvest table
| Season | Antlered | Does and fawns | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* | 213 | 210 | 423 |
| 2025 | 1,213 | 1,290 | 2,503 |
| 2024 | 1,542 | 1,425 | 2,967 |
| 2023 | 1,501 | 1,140 | 2,641 |
| 2022 | 1,505 | 1,394 | 2,899 |
Reported by DMU, Addis Creek Flooding WMA
CWD samples, Missaukee County
| Year | Tested | Positive |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 0 |
Turkeys reported in Missaukee County
| Figure | Turkeys |
|---|---|
| Spring 2026 reported | 129 |
| Fall 2026 | 5 |
| Fall 2025 survey | 0 |
| Fall 2025 hunters | 151 |
Deer from the DNR Harvest Report Summary (mandatory reporting; 2026 season to date); CWD from the DNR CWD testing data; turkeys from the turkey harvest report and the 2025 fall survey. Checked October 22, 2026.
Nearest ranges to Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area
From Addis Creek Flooding Wildlife Management Area, Supply Road Shooting Range is the closest range on DNR land (25 miles). Clubs inside 30 miles are included.
Offers trap, skeet, shotgun
Offers trap, shotgun
From the DNR shooting page and its range pages, checked October 22, 2026.
Addis Creek Flooding WMA hunting-hour table for key season dates
Use the column for the hunting-time zone that covers Addis Creek Flooding WMA on the DNR map. Zone D is the far western Upper Peninsula.
| Date | Moment | Zone A hours | Zone B hours | Zone C hours | Zone D hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Archery opener | 6:59 a.m. to 7:46 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 7:52 p.m. | 7:11 a.m. to 7:58 p.m. | 7:17 a.m. to 8:04 p.m. |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Independence Hunt | 7:15 a.m. to 7:24 p.m. | 7:21 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | 7:27 a.m. to 7:36 p.m. | 7:33 a.m. to 7:42 p.m. |
| Nov 15, 2026 | Firearm opener | 6:53 a.m. to 5:48 p.m. | 6:59 a.m. to 5:54 p.m. | 7:05 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | 7:11 a.m. to 6:06 p.m. |
| Nov 30, 2026 | Firearm close | 7:11 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. | 7:17 a.m. to 5:46 p.m. | 7:23 a.m. to 5:52 p.m. | 7:29 a.m. to 5:58 p.m. |
| Dec 5, 2026 | December hunts | 7:16 a.m. to 5:39 p.m. | 7:22 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. | 7:28 a.m. to 5:51 p.m. | 7:34 a.m. to 5:57 p.m. |
| Jan 1, 2027 | Late archery close | 7:31 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. | 7:37 a.m. to 5:46 p.m. | 7:43 a.m. to 5:52 p.m. | 7:49 a.m. to 5:58 p.m. |
Zone A times from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources deer hunting hours table, zone offsets from the DNR hunting hours map legend, checked October 22, 2026. Hunting hours for every zone.
Addis Creek Flooding WMA: quick answers
Which town makes a good base for an Addis Creek Flooding WMA hunt?
Missaukee and Kalkaska counties; Grayling, the nearest town we cover, is 14 miles away.
Which seasons count on Addis Creek Flooding WMA?
Every open Michigan season applies under the area rules; no list narrows it.
What deer rules apply on Addis Creek Flooding WMA?
It lies in DMU 057 and 040. In Missaukee County a hunter may use up to 5 universal antlerless licenses.
How do I get a bear license for Addis Creek Flooding WMA?
Bear unit: Red Oak. Draw a Red Oak license with preference points (2025: 9–10 points for residents).
Which unit do I pick for turkeys at Addis Creek Flooding WMA?
The fall license ($15) is for unit I; spring hunts follow unit NN.
What are the waterfowl rules at Addis Creek Flooding WMA?
It is Middle Zone ground. Waterfowl hunters need the state waterfowl license, HIP and a federal stamp.
Is it legal to bait deer on Addis Creek Flooding WMA?
The baiting ban applies. The DNR list of counties with a CWD-positive wild deer does not include this one.
Do turkey hunters wear orange at Addis Creek Flooding WMA?
A hunter orange cap, hat, vest, jacket or rain gear, visible from all sides, from Aug. 15 to April 30.
Do I register a bear from Addis Creek Flooding WMA?
Bears go to a DNR registration station within 72 hours for sealing.
When can stands go up at Addis Creek Flooding WMA?
No: nothing may penetrate the bark on public land.
What does a license for Addis Creek Flooding WMA cost?
Base license, then deer ($20 single, $40 combo) or other species licenses.
Where do I go when Addis Creek Flooding WMA has too many trucks?
Grass Lake Marsh Flooding Wildlife Management Area (1 mile), Cannon Creek Flooding No.1 Wildlife Management Area (3 miles) and Cannon Creek Flooding No.2 Wildlife Management Area (3 miles) all have pages on this site.
Is Addis Creek Flooding WMA state or federal ground?
A DNR wildlife management area (a flooding or marsh unit); the manager is the DNR Wildlife Division.
Addis Creek Flooding WMA: what to confirm
Gates, refuges and open zones at Addis Creek Flooding WMA are the manager's call; confirm them before opening day.
Sources for this page: Michigan DNR: state wildlife game areas list · DNR GIS; regulations from the 2026 Michigan hunting regulation summaries. Checked October 22, 2026.
Other photos on this page: USFWS Mountain Prairie (Public domain); Dana Beveridge (CC BY 2.0).