deer management unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DMU 074 St. Clair County
Michigan, United States
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About DMU 074 St. Clair County
DMU 074 St. Clair County is a deer management unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 1,829 km² (706 mi²). Towns inside it include Port Huron, Marysville, St. Clair, Algonac and Marine City.
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
- 074
- Area
- 1,829 km²
- Area (miles)
- 706 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 70 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 | 37 | 2% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 12 | under 1% |
| State of Michigan | 7.9 | under 1% |
| County of St. Clair | 2.6 | under 1% |
| Michigan Nature Association | 1.6 | under 1% |
| County of St. Clair RESA | 0.8 | under 1% |
| Township of Greenwood | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Township of China | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 6.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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What HuntGrid shows for DMU 074 St. Clair 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 074 St. Clair County (deer management unit)?
About 1,829 km² (706 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU 074 St. Clair County?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 70 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 074 St. Clair 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 074 St. Clair County?
In the same unit system: DMU 044 Lapeer County, DMU 050 Macomb County and DMU 076 Sanilac 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.