deer management unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources

DMU 048 Newberry unit

Michigan, United States

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About DMU 048 Newberry unit

DMU 048 Newberry unit is a deer management unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 5,244 km² (2,025 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Sault Ste. Marie, about 16 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: 048
Area: 5,244 km²
Area (miles): 2,025 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,908 km² of public or protected land inside it, 55% 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	1,997	38%
Forest Service Region 09 Eastern	385	7%
MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division	187	4%
The Nature Conservancy	122	2%
National Park Service	121	2%
MIDNR Wildlife Division	86	2%
Michigan Department of Natural Resources	7.7	under 1%
Private owners (names not shown)	6.4	under 1%
Other or unnamed managers	18	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

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What HuntGrid shows for DMU 048 Newberry unit

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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 048 Newberry unit (deer management unit)?

About 5,244 km² (2,025 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in DMU 048 Newberry unit?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,908 km² of public or protected land, 55% 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 048 Newberry 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 048 Newberry unit?

In the same unit system: DMU 007 Big Bay Unit, DMU 017 Sault Ste. Marie unit, DMU 021 Manistique unit, DMU 249 Trout Lake unit and DMU 349 Engadine unit.

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.