ORIGINAL: Worc

Your neighbor is correct. In Michigan the land owner has the hunting rights. It's refered to "BottomLand" by law. They own out to the middle of the lake even past the 450 feet rule right in front of their property. If it's a river it's half way across the river. It does not matter if you are in a boat or not. It only applies to hunting. If you are asked to leave you should do so right away and not return. I talked to a Michigan DNR lawyer this past fall on this very subject. It's crap, but it's the law.