deer management unit (multi-county/special) · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DMU 261 Muskegon north unit
Michigan, United States
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About DMU 261 Muskegon north unit
DMU 261 Muskegon north unit is a deer management unit (multi-county/special) in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 607 km² (234 mi²). Towns inside it include North Muskegon and Whitehall.
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
- 261
- Area
- 607 km²
- Area (miles)
- 234 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 55 km² of public or protected land inside it, 9% 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 | 38 | 6% |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources | 5.8 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 5.3 | under 1% |
| MIDNR Wildlife Division | 1.5 | under 1% |
| MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division | 1.2 | under 1% |
| Municipal | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Muskegon County Parks | 0.8 | under 1% |
| City of Muskegon | 0.3 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1.7 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for DMU 261 Muskegon north unit are in Michigan Department of Natural Resources's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Official regulations: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- DMU 161 Muskegon south unit
- DMU 341 Sparta unit
- DMU 361 Muskegon north unit
- DMU 486 Southern Lower Peninsula multicounty unit
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for DMU 261 Muskegon north 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 261 Muskegon north unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))?
About 607 km² (234 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU 261 Muskegon north unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 55 km² of public or protected land, 9% 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 261 Muskegon north unit?
In Michigan Department of Natural Resources's official regulations: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/managing-resources/laws/regulations/deer
Which units are next to DMU 261 Muskegon north unit?
In the same unit system: DMU 161 Muskegon south unit, DMU 341 Sparta unit, DMU 361 Muskegon north unit and DMU 486 Southern Lower Peninsula multicounty 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.