deer management unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DMU 032 Huron County
Michigan, United States
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About DMU 032 Huron County
DMU 032 Huron County is a deer management unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 2,171 km² (838 mi²). The town of Bad Axe 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
- 032
- Area
- 2,171 km²
- Area (miles)
- 838 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 79 km² of public or protected land inside it, 4% 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 Wildlife Division | 53 | 2% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 14 | under 1% |
| MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division | 3.2 | under 1% |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources | 2.9 | under 1% |
| County of Huron | 2.7 | under 1% |
| County Road Commission | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Saginaw Bay Land Conservancy | 0.7 | under 1% |
| City of Bad Axe | 0.5 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Zone 3 (hunting zone)
- DMU 332 Greenleaf unit (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 032 Huron 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 032 Huron County (deer management unit)?
About 2,171 km² (838 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU 032 Huron County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 79 km² of public or protected land, 4% of the unit; the largest share is managed by MIDNR Wildlife Division. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for DMU 032 Huron 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 032 Huron County?
In the same unit system: DMU 076 Sanilac County and DMU 079 Tuscola 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.