deer management unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources

DMU 016 Cheboygan County

Michigan, United States

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About DMU 016 Cheboygan County

DMU 016 Cheboygan County is a deer management unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 2,062 km² (796 mi²). The town of Cheboygan is inside it.

HuntGrid draws its boundary from Michigan Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.

Unit code: 016
Area: 2,062 km²
Area (miles): 796 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 404 km² of public or protected land inside it, 20% 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
MIDNR Forest Resources Division	300	15%
MIDNR Wildlife Division	31	1%
University of Michigan	28	1%
Private owners (names not shown)	16	under 1%
Little Traverse Conservancy	14	under 1%
MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division	6.0	under 1%
The Nature Conservancy	3.8	under 1%
Unknown State	2.3	under 1%
Other or unnamed managers	2.8	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
White-tailed deer	Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026	firearm source
White-tailed deer	Dec 7, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027	antlerless, firearm source

The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.

Official regulations: Michigan Department of Natural Resources

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What HuntGrid shows for DMU 016 Cheboygan County

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Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
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Questions

How big is DMU 016 Cheboygan County (deer management unit)?

About 2,062 km² (796 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in DMU 016 Cheboygan County?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 404 km² of public or protected land, 20% of the unit; the largest share is managed by MIDNR Forest Resources Division. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for DMU 016 Cheboygan County?

This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against Michigan Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.

Which units are next to DMU 016 Cheboygan County?

In the same unit system: DMU 015 Charlevoix County, DMU 024 Emmet County, DMU 060 Montmorency County, DMU 069 Otsego County and DMU 071 Presque Isle County.

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.