deer management unit (multi-county/special) · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
DMU 311 Keeler multi-county unit
Michigan, United States
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About DMU 311 Keeler multi-county unit
DMU 311 Keeler multi-county unit is a deer management unit (multi-county/special) in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 4,433 km² (1,712 mi²). Towns inside it include Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Dowagiac, Buchanan and South Haven.
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
- 311
- Area
- 4,433 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,712 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 112 km² of public or protected land inside it, 3% 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 | 21 | under 1% |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources | 21 | under 1% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 17 | under 1% |
| Municipal | 11 | under 1% |
| Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy | 7.8 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 6.4 | under 1% |
| Michigan State University Forestry Department | 3.0 | under 1% |
| Cass County Parks Department | 2.9 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 22 | 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 311 Keeler multi-county 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
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What HuntGrid shows for DMU 311 Keeler multi-county 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 311 Keeler multi-county unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))?
About 4,433 km² (1,712 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in DMU 311 Keeler multi-county unit?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 112 km² of public or protected land, 3% 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 311 Keeler multi-county 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 311 Keeler multi-county unit?
In the same unit system: DMU 312 Sherwood multicounty 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.