deer management unit · Michigan Department of Natural Resources

DMU 081 Washtenaw County

Michigan, United States

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About DMU 081 Washtenaw County

DMU 081 Washtenaw County is a deer management unit in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 1,871 km² (722 mi²). Towns inside it include Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea and Dexter.

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: 081
Area: 1,871 km²
Area (miles): 722 mi²
Boundaries: 2026

Public and protected land mapped inside it

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 156 km² of public or protected land inside it, 8% 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
State of Michigan	31	2%
MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division	30	2%
Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission	18	under 1%
Private owners (names not shown)	18	under 1%
City of Ann Arbor	9.6	under 1%
MIDNR Wildlife Division	7.2	under 1%
University of Michigan	6.7	under 1%
Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority	6.5	under 1%
Other or unnamed managers	29	2%

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 081 Washtenaw County

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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.
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Questions

How big is DMU 081 Washtenaw County (deer management unit)?

About 1,871 km² (722 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.

How much public or protected land is in DMU 081 Washtenaw County?

HuntGrid's public land layers map about 156 km² of public or protected land, 8% of the unit; the largest share is managed by State of Michigan. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.

Where are the season dates for DMU 081 Washtenaw 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 081 Washtenaw County?

In the same unit system: DMU 038 Jackson County, DMU 046 Lenawee County, DMU 047 Livingston County, DMU 058 Monroe County, DMU 063 Oakland County and DMU 082 Wayne County.

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.