🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT – Gogebic County, Michigan

Hunting • Timber • Investments

Market Snapshot – 20+ Acre Properties

📍 County Overview

Gogebic County sits in western Upper Michigan along the Wisconsin border and is one of Michigan’s most forest-rich rural counties. It lies within the larger Lake Superior basin and includes extensive woodlands, inland lakes, and offering deep natural beauty along with strong outdoor recreation demand.

The county’s natural resources help support timber markets, hunting and fishing culture, and rural landowner investment interest.

🌳 Forestland Summary  

Gogebic County is overwhelmingly forested, predominantly in northern hardwoods, pine, and mixed boreal stands.

Forestland Characteristics:

• Northern Hardwoods: Sugar maple, basswood, yellow birch

• Red & White Pine plantations and natural stands

• Spruce & Fir in moister, north-facing slopes

• Mixed hardwoods with oak, aspen, and other species

This landscape provides both timber value and excellent wildlife habitat in a contiguous forest environment.

Note: Exact private forest acreage data at the county level isn’t always separated from public forest resources but forest cover is among the highest in Michigan outside of the far north.

🏷 Market Snapshot – 20+ Acre Activity

📊 Recent Sales & Pricing

Land listings and MLS sale data for larger forest parcels indicate the market is active with demand from recreational buyers, timber investors, and amenity seekers.

Typical price ranges for properties ≥20 acres:

• 20–50 acre wooded parcels: ~$120,000–$255,000

• 60–120+ acre timberland tracts: ~$350,000–$600,000+

• Large 150+ acre recreational parcels: ~$650,000–$975,000+ (varies with access & quality)

Price per acre is heavily influenced by:
✔ Road access and year-round accessibility
✔ Timber quality and merchantable stands
✔ Proximity to lakes and recreational features
✔ Wildlife & hunting value

🦌 Wildlife & Recreational Value

Gogebic County supports strong wildlife habitat, including:
✔ Whitetail Deer
✔ Black Bear
✔ Ruffed & Spruce Grouse
✔ Small game and upland birds
✔ Waterfowl & furbearers

The combination of dense forests and abundant wetlands/lakes provides varied recreational uses and long-term habitat continuity.

📈 Market Trends & Investment Context

Why Gogebic County forestland matters:
✔ Vast timberland with hardwood & pine value
✔ Strong hunting & recreation market demand
✔ Close to regional outdoor hubs (Wisconsin / Minnesota border)
✔ Limited supply for larger private forest tracts

Land values are supported by timber income potential, recreation amenity demand, and scarcity of well-located 20+ acre parcels.

📌 Investment Summary

Gogebic County forest ownership is defined by:

• Robust mix of hardwood and pine stands

• Wildlife habitat diversity

• Recreational and amenity appeal

• Attractive pricing relative to major metro hinterlands

• Strong local demand from regional buyers

📞 CALL TO ACTION

Thinking about buying, selling, or improving timber, hunting land, or rural acreage in Gogebic County, Michigan or elsewhere in the upper Midwest?

📞 715-204-9671
Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified & Woodland Management Service — specialists in timberland, hunting property, and investment acreage.