REGION- Firewood permits for the 2024 calendar year are now available. Firewood permits can be obtained by phone, mail, or in person at any of the five Huron-Manistee Forests (HMNF) offices between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. “You will need to provide your full name, address, license plate number and the amount of firewood desired, up to the number of cords specified on the permit,” says Customer Service Representative Tony Beals.
Personal use firewood permits remain free and authorize the holder to collect up to eight cords per calendar year. Free personal use firewood permits do not allow for the resale of firewood collected on the HMNFs. Starting this year, individuals who require more than eight cords, or want to harvest firewood to sell, may purchase a commercial firewood permit at a rate of $60. Commercial firewood permits authorize the holder to cut and gather up to 20 cords. According to Beals, “Permits cannot be re-issued, so it is important to keep track of your permit through its expiration on December 31, 2024.”
Firewood maps will be provided with each permit. Cutting and gathering firewood is only allowed within designated wood cutting areas identified on the provided firewood maps. All firewood cutters are responsible for reviewing the map of the designated cutting area and adhering to the rules and restrictions inherent to the permit. Permit holders must always have their current permit on them while cutting and/or harvesting wood from the HMNFs. Firewood maps and regulations can be reviewed on the HMNFs Forest Products webpage.
Personal and commercial firewood permits are available via phone, mail, and in-person at the following times and locations:
Huron Shores Ranger Station, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. M-F
5761 N. Skeel Rd., Oscoda, MI 48750
989-739-0728
Mio Ranger Station, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. M-F
107 McKinley Rd., Mio, MI 48647
989-826-3252
