Plan Your Hunt
Small Game
Small game hunting is a popular sport in Newaygo County, whether for food or sport. From early September through late March, hunters find our region to be rich with opportunities for hunting rabbits, squirrel and numerous waterfowl. In addition to seasonal hunts, hunters can take to the woods and fields year-round to hunt many variety of small game animals including: skunk,red squirrel, porcupine, feral hog, and opossum.
Waterfowl Hunting
Michigan ranks in the top three for Canada goose harvest and hunters in the nation, and top 10 for average annual sales of Federal Duck Stamps. The plentiful waterways of Newaygo County make our region an ideal spot for your Michigan waterfowl hunting adventure. Our area features a rich heritage of waterfowl hunting, offering hunters an abundance of places to layout their hunt and launch a skiff or jon boat.
Stories from the Field
Alert
2026 State of Emergency – Newaygo County River Flooding Information Beginning Sunday, April 12th, 2026, our region saw an unprecedented rise in river water due to snow melt and rainfall. Many areas adjacent to rivers and streams have been impacted by flood waters....
Destination Dragon
Trail Photos courtesy of The Wandering Michigander Spring is the perfect time to explore the now legendary Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam, a 45-mile adventure looping around scenic Hardy Pond in beautiful Newaygo County. As the forest wakes up from winter, riders are...
Tis’ the Season for a Casual Getaway
The holidays are upon us and with it comes the hustle and bustle of preparations, decorating, party planning and more. It can really be overwhelming! So, here’s an idea… instead of the same routine of rushed online purchases or crowded mall shopping, come explore the...
Early Winter Getaway
With the busy holiday season behind us, who isn’t ready for some “me time”? Maybe a quiet walk in the woods, casting a line along a rapidly flowing riverbank, or pedaling through the pines can provide the renewal you seek. Newaygo County welcomes all seekers to come...
Winter Fishing in NewayGo
The winter fishing season has begun! Due to consistently low temperatures, this year Newaygo is looking forward to a great ice fishing season. As the temperatures began to drop, ice shanties popped up on the inland lakes around the region signaling that it is time to...
Trail Time & Hot Toddies
Instead of toiling the winter days away, cooped up indoors, why not venture out for some trail time and toddies? Newaygo County is the perfect destination for such an adventure, and we are going to tell you right where to start! Gear up! First….are you going to...
Newaygo’s Fall Hunting & Fishing Season
Fall in Newaygo County is a hunter’s and angler’s paradise! From crisp mornings in the deer blind to peaceful afternoons casting a line on the Muskegon River, our Northern Michigan destination delivers peak outdoor adventure. With over 350,000 acres of public land,...
Top Fall Favorites
The splendor of fall color, miles of trails beckoning you to explore, crisp cool mornings around the campfire, and dark night skies blanketed in stars, NewayGo County’s autumn season welcomes you to get outdoors, unplug, and reconnect with nature. After an...
Experience Outdoors the Newaygo Way
Summer is in full swing and NewayGo County is ready to welcome you for big time adventure and low key exploration. No matter your pace, the trails and waterways of our county have something for everyone to enjoy. This is the first full season to enjoy all 45-miles of...
The Great Pathfinder
Fremont Township was established and named in honor of John C. Frémont, western explorer, and future politician. So, who was John C Fremont and why was his name picked for the area we know as Fremont, Michigan? Eight states have a town named for Mr. Fremont –...
