GLADSTONE, MI— The Hiawatha National Forest is reminding hunters to remove their blinds from public lands.
Forest Service personnel say most hunters are responsible and follow the rules. But there’s growing concern about illegally abandoned or so-called “permanent” blinds left in the forest. They pose several risks, including safety hazards, environmental damage, and hunter conflicts.
Leaving blinds constitutes abandonment and is a form of littering.
Hunters are encouraged to remove all blinds, tree stands, and other items from the forest after hunting season is over.
The Forest Service encourages hunters and the public to contact the local National Forest office anytime they notice illegal blinds on federal Forest lands.
