bobcat hunting unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Bobcat unit G
Michigan, United States
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About Bobcat unit G
Bobcat unit G is a bobcat hunting unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 16,549 km² (6,390 mi²). Towns inside it include Midland, Bay City, Mount Pleasant, Traverse City, Big Rapids and Ludington.
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
- G
- Area
- 16,549 km²
- Area (miles)
- 6,390 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,622 km² of public or protected land inside it, 16% 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 | 1,733 | 10% |
| MIDNR Forest Resources Division | 250 | 2% |
| National Park Service | 229 | 1% |
| MIDNR Wildlife Division | 149 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 72 | under 1% |
| MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division | 41 | under 1% |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources | 32 | under 1% |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy | 30 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 87 | 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 Jan 20, 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)
- Zone 3 (hunting zone)
- DMU 009 Bay County (deer management unit)
- DMU 028 Grand Traverse County (deer management unit)
- DMU 037 Isabella County (deer management unit)
- DMU 043 Lake County (deer management unit)
- DMU 045 Leelanau County (deer management unit)
- DMU 051 Manistee County (deer management unit)
- DMU 053 Mason County (deer management unit)
- DMU 054 Mecosta County (deer management unit)
- DMU 056 Midland County (deer management unit)
- DMU 062 Newaygo County (deer management unit)
- DMU 064 Oceana County (deer management unit)
- DMU 162 South Newaygo County unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- DMU 262 North Newaygo County unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- DMU 361 Muskegon north unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- DMU 486 Southern 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)
- South Zone (waterfowl hunt zone)
- Unit ZZ (spring turkey management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for Bobcat unit G
- 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 G (bobcat hunting unit)?
About 16,549 km² (6,390 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bobcat unit G?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,622 km² of public or protected land, 16% 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 G?
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 G?
In the same unit system: Bobcat unit C, Bobcat unit D and Bobcat unit H.
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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.