bobcat hunting unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Bobcat unit D
Michigan, United States
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About Bobcat unit D
Bobcat unit D is a bobcat hunting unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 15,634 km² (6,036 mi²). Towns inside it include Cadillac, Clare, Gladwin, East Tawas and Reed City.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Michigan Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bobcat.
- Unit code
- D
- Area
- 15,634 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,036 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,592 km² of public or protected land inside it, 17% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 1,090 | 7% |
| MIDNR Forest Resources Division | 810 | 5% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 316 | 2% |
| MIDNR Wildlife Division | 179 | 1% |
| MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division | 51 | under 1% |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources | 32 | under 1% |
| U.S. Department of Defense | 27 | under 1% |
| KIRTLANDS WARBLER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA | 20 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 90 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Michigan Department of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat | Jan 1, 2027 to Feb 1, 2027 | residents source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Zone 2 (hunting zone)
- DMU 006 Arenac County (deer management unit)
- DMU 018 Clare County (deer management unit)
- DMU 020 Crawford County (deer management unit)
- DMU 026 Gladwin County (deer management unit)
- DMU 035 Iosco County (deer management unit)
- DMU 040 Kalkaska County (deer management unit)
- DMU 057 Missaukee County (deer management unit)
- DMU 065 Ogemaw County (deer management unit)
- DMU 067 Osceola County (deer management unit)
- DMU 072 Roscommon County (deer management unit)
- DMU 083 Wexford County (deer management unit)
- DMU 487 Northeast Lower Peninsula multicounty unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- Baldwin BMU (bear management unit)
- Gladwin BMU (bear management unit)
- Unit I (fall turkey management unit)
- Middle Zone (waterfowl hunt zone)
- Unit NM (spring turkey management unit)
- Red Oak BMU (bear management unit)
- Elk Unit X (elk management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for Bobcat unit D
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Bobcat unit D (bobcat hunting unit)?
About 15,634 km² (6,036 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bobcat unit D?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,592 km² of public or protected land, 17% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 09 Eastern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bobcat unit D?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Michigan Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bobcat unit D?
In the same unit system: Bobcat unit C and Bobcat unit G.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Licence: Michigan DNR open data (public record; no restrictions on use, reproduction or distribution; as-is). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.