deer management unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DMU 031 Nissula unit
Michigan, United States
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About DMU 031 Nissula unit
DMU 031 Nissula unit is a deer management unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 2,119 km² (818 mi²). The town of Houghton 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
- 031
- Area
- 2,119 km²
- Area (miles)
- 818 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 973 km² of public or protected land inside it, 46% 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 | 887 | 42% |
| MIDNR Forest Resources Division | 36 | 2% |
| MIDNR Wildlife Division | 27 | 1% |
| Michigan College of Mining and Technology | 9.9 | under 1% |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources | 2.7 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 2.0 | under 1% |
| Michigan Tech University | 1.9 | under 1% |
| City of Houghton | 1.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 5.8 | 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 | 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 007 Big Bay Unit
- DMU 027 Watersmeet unit
- DMU 036 Amasa-Michigamme unit
- DMU 042 Keweenaw unit
- DMU 066 Ontonagon unit
- DMU 131 Twin Lakes unit
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for DMU 031 Nissula 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 031 Nissula unit (deer management unit)?
About 2,119 km² (818 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU 031 Nissula unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 973 km² of public or protected land, 46% 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 031 Nissula 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 031 Nissula unit?
In the same unit system: DMU 007 Big Bay Unit, DMU 027 Watersmeet unit, DMU 036 Amasa-Michigamme unit, DMU 042 Keweenaw unit, DMU 066 Ontonagon unit and DMU 131 Twin Lakes 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.