Wood stoves can be fueled with firewood collected from already dead and downed trees on select state-managed land. A Michigan fuelwood permit is required. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources photo)

IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan deer hunters who find success this weekend — and those who don’t — are invited to a Hunter Appreciation Deer Drop-In from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting the events at facilities across the state, including the Crystal Falls Field Office, 1420 U.S. 2 West, Crystal Falls.

Hunters may bring in a deer or lower jaw for aging. Free items will be distributed — while they last — such as patches, stickers, hand warmers, field-dressing gloves and more.

A second appreciation hunter drop-in will be held Monday, Dec. 1, again from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. DNR customer service centers in Baraga, Escanaba, Marquette and Newberry will participate as well.

Also, the DNR’s Norway Field Office is scheduled to be staffed through much of the firearm season from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. Dates are Nov. 17-21 and Nov. 24-26, along with two postseason dates, Dec. 1-2. The address is 520 West U.S. 2, Norway.

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Successful hunters are encouraged to send photos and information to The Daily News. Please include the county of harvest, along with the name and city/town of the hunter. Send to news@ironmountaindailynews.com.

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More than 2.2 million acres of private lands in Michigan are enrolled in the Commercial Forest Program and are open to hunting.

The owner, however, may restrict public access during periods of logging to ensure public safety. Also, the right to hunt on commercial forest lands does not include the following:

— Cutting shooting lanes, or cutting or destroying brush, trees or other plants for any purpose.

— Constructing blinds or constructing or placing other structures, except for gathering dead materials found on the ground.

— Using nails, bolts, wire, tree steps or other material or activities that harm, lessen or destroy the value of trees, or create a potentially hazardous wood-harvesting condition.

— Camping.

— Using ORVs or other vehicles on the property, unless allowed by the owner.

More information on the Commercial Forest Program can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/forestry/private/cf.

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For those in search of firewood, Michigan state forest fuelwood permits cost $20. They allow collection of fuelwood for personal use from select state-managed land. Permit holders in the Upper Peninsula may collect up to five standard cords of wood — a stack measuring 4 feet by 4 feet by 8 feet. Collected wood must be from already dead and downed trees within 200 feet of the road.

There are three ways to get fuelwood permits, which are good through Dec. 31:

— Buy a permit online at mdnr-elicense.com.

— Purchase a permit in person at DNR customer service center. A few forestry field offices also will sell permits in person; call to confirm business hours and availability.

— Mail an application to the DNR office that manages the state forest land where you wish to collect fuelwood.

The DNR lists theses rules to ensure wood is collected safely and sustainably:

— Do not drive vehicles off the road, though you may use a wheelbarrow or handcart to carry wood to your vehicle.

— Gather wood only from already dead and downed trees; do not remove wood from trees that are dead and still standing.

— Have your permit with you and fill out the collection log before transporting your wood. Failure to do so could result in a citation.

— Do not sell or trade firewood. It is for personal use only.

— Avoid spreading invasive pests and diseases; collect firewood near where it will be used.

If you are collecting wood during deer season, consider wearing blaze orange for visibility.

For more information on fuelwood permits and a list of frequently asked questions, go to Michigan.gov/Fuelwood.