deer management unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DMU 027 Watersmeet unit
Michigan, United States
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About DMU 027 Watersmeet unit
DMU 027 Watersmeet unit is a deer management unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 3,204 km² (1,237 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Iron River, about 15 km from its edge.
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
- 027
- Area
- 3,204 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,237 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,090 km² of public or protected land inside it, 65% 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 | 2,052 | 64% |
| County of Gogebic | 27 | under 1% |
| County of Ontonagon | 8.0 | under 1% |
| MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 1.0 | under 1% |
| County of Iron | 0.6 | under 1% |
| City of Wakefield | 0.3 | under 1% |
| MIDNR Forest Resources Division | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | 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 | muzzleloader 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 022 Crystal Falls unit
- DMU 031 Nissula unit
- DMU 036 Amasa-Michigamme unit
- DMU 066 Ontonagon unit
- DMU 127 Ironwood unit
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Zone 1 (hunting zone)
- DMU 352 Midwest Upper Peninsula unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- Bobcat unit A (bobcat hunting unit)
- Amasa BMU (bear management unit)
- Bergland BMU (bear management unit)
- Unit M (spring turkey management unit)
- Unit M (fall turkey management unit)
- North Zone (waterfowl hunt zone)
What HuntGrid shows for DMU 027 Watersmeet unit
- 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 027 Watersmeet unit (deer management unit)?
About 3,204 km² (1,237 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU 027 Watersmeet unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,090 km² of public or protected land, 65% 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 DMU 027 Watersmeet unit?
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 DMU 027 Watersmeet unit?
In the same unit system: DMU 022 Crystal Falls unit, DMU 031 Nissula unit, DMU 036 Amasa-Michigamme unit, DMU 066 Ontonagon unit and DMU 127 Ironwood unit.
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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.