deer management unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DMU 023 Eaton County
Michigan, United States
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About DMU 023 Eaton County
DMU 023 Eaton County is a deer management unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 1,501 km² (579 mi²). Towns inside it include Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Eaton Rapids and Potterville.
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
- 023
- Area
- 1,501 km²
- Area (miles)
- 579 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 15 km² of public or protected land inside it, under 1% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Private owners (names not shown) | 5.6 | under 1% |
| MIDNR Wildlife Division | 3.1 | under 1% |
| Municipal | 1.0 | under 1% |
| City of Lansing | 0.8 | under 1% |
| County of Eaton | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Township of Charter | 0.6 | under 1% |
| City of Charlotte | 0.5 | under 1% |
| City of Potterville | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 2.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern bobwhite | Oct 20, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | source |
| 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
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- DMU 008 Barry County
- DMU 013 Calhoun County
- DMU 019 Clinton County
- DMU 033 Ingham County
- DMU 034 Ionia County
- DMU 038 Jackson County
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Zone 3 (hunting zone)
- DMU 333 Lansing core CWD area (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- DMU 419 Lansing CWD management zone (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- DMU 486 Southern Lower Peninsula multicounty unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- Dansville BMU (bear management unit)
- Unit I (fall turkey management unit)
- South Zone (waterfowl hunt zone)
- Unit ZZ (spring turkey management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for DMU 023 Eaton County
- 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 DMU 023 Eaton County (deer management unit)?
About 1,501 km² (579 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU 023 Eaton County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 15 km² of public or protected land, under 1% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Private owners (names not shown). Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for DMU 023 Eaton County?
This page lists 3 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 023 Eaton County?
In the same unit system: DMU 008 Barry County, DMU 013 Calhoun County, DMU 019 Clinton County, DMU 033 Ingham County, DMU 034 Ionia County and DMU 038 Jackson County.
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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.