Hunting Land for Lease in Michigan
Looking for private hunting land for lease in Michigan? Reserved makes it simple for hunters to find exclusive, high-quality Michigan hunting leases with transparent pricing, county-level search, and digital waivers. Explore private parcels for whitetail deer, turkey, bear, and small game across both peninsulas.
Why lease hunting land in Michigan?
Michigan is packed with whitetail, turkey, and small game opportunities — but most of the best habitat is privately owned. Leasing gives hunters safer, more predictable access and helps landowners earn income while remaining fully in control of their land.
Exclusive access
Lease a specific parcel so you're not competing with crowded public land. Landowners control how many hunters are allowed.
Local, Michigan-focused
Reserved is built specifically for Michigan. Browse properties by county, region, and terrain — from ag edges to timber and cedar swamps.
Clear rules & digital waivers
Landowners set the rules. Reserved handles digital waivers and expectations so everyone knows exactly what's allowed.
What to Expect When Leasing Hunting Land in Michigan
Michigan hunting leases vary widely by region, habitat, and access type. Whether you're pursuing mature whitetails in Southern Michigan farm country or turkey hunting in cedar swamps up north, your experience depends on the property and the landowner. Here's what most hunters can expect when leasing private Michigan hunting land through Reserved:
- Pricing: Most Michigan leases range from $25–$150 per hunter per day depending on county, pressure, and season.
- Acreage: Parcels typically range from 20–200+ acres across ag edges, hardwoods, swamps, and ridges.
- Game opportunities: Whitetail, turkey, bear, waterfowl, small game, and predators depending on the landowner.
- Rules & expectations: Shooting zones, parking areas, access paths, and boundaries are clearly defined.
- Digital waivers: Every lease includes a digital liability waiver signed before the hunt begins.
Michigan landowners: earn from your hunting land.
If you own land in Michigan, you can earn predictable income by leasing controlled hunting access — on your terms.
- Choose which game can be hunted
- Set dates, seasons, and blackout periods
- Limit how many hunters are allowed
- Require digital waivers before access
- Update pricing and rules anytime
Example Michigan hunting lease
County: Jackson County, MI
Acreage: 80 acres (crop fields + hardwoods)
Game: Whitetail, turkey, small game
Lease type: 3-day weekend, bow & firearm
Access: Parking area + marked trails
Price: Shown per hunter in the app
Best Michigan Counties for Private Hunting Leases
These regions consistently produce strong whitetail numbers, solid turkey populations, and dependable access opportunities for hunters looking to lease private land in Michigan.
Southern Michigan (Top Whitetail Region)
Jackson, Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Calhoun, and Lenawee counties offer some of Michigan’s best farm-country deer hunting with mature bucks and consistent movement.
Western Michigan
Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Kent, and Montcalm provide mixed ag, hardwoods, ridges, and strong turkey and small game hunting.
Northern Lower Peninsula & Upper Peninsula
Clare, Alpena, Emmet, Cheboygan, Marquette, and Gogebic offer expansive forestland, bear opportunities, light pressure, and affordable short-term leases.
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Join the early access listFrequently Asked Questions About Michigan Hunting Leases
How much does it cost to lease hunting land in Michigan?
Most private hunting leases in Michigan range from $25–$150 per hunter per day depending on the county, season, habitat type, and pressure.
Is it legal to lease land for hunting in Michigan?
Yes. Michigan allows private landowners to offer controlled hunting access with clearly defined rules and liability waivers.
What game can I hunt on leased Michigan land?
Whitetail deer, turkey, bear, small game, coyote, and waterfowl depending on the landowner’s rules.
Which Michigan counties offer the best hunting leases?
Top counties include Jackson, Washtenaw, Allegan, Kent, Barry, Clare, Alpena, Emmet, Marquette, and surrounding regions.
Do I need a waiver to lease private land?
Yes. Reserved provides a digital liability waiver signed before access is granted to the property.