hunting zone · Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Zone 2
Michigan, United States
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About Zone 2
Zone 2 is a hunting zone in Michigan, United States, set by Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 43,948 km² (16,968 mi²). Towns inside it include Midland, Traverse City, Cadillac, Alpena, Big Rapids and Ludington.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Michigan Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Ruffed grouse, Sharp-tailed grouse and Common pheasant.
- Unit code
- 2
- Area
- 43,948 km²
- Area (miles)
- 16,968 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,142 km² of public or protected land inside it, 19% 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 | 3,841 | 9% |
| MIDNR Forest Resources Division | 2,606 | 6% |
| Private owners (names not shown) | 432 | under 1% |
| MIDNR Wildlife Division | 407 | under 1% |
| National Park Service | 229 | under 1% |
| MIDNR Parks and Recreation Division | 193 | under 1% |
| Michigan Department of Natural Resources | 78 | under 1% |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | 54 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 333 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ruffed grouse | Sep 15, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | source |
| Common pheasant | Oct 20, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 | males source |
| Common pheasant | Oct 20, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | falconry source |
| Ruffed grouse | Dec 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- DMU 361 Muskegon north unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- DMU 486 Southern Lower Peninsula multicounty unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- DMU 487 Northeast Lower Peninsula multicounty unit (deer management unit (multi-county/special))
- Baldwin BMU (bear management unit)
- Bobcat unit C (bobcat hunting unit)
- Bobcat unit D (bobcat hunting unit)
- Bobcat unit G (bobcat hunting unit)
- Gladwin BMU (bear management unit)
- Unit I (fall turkey management unit)
- Middle Zone (waterfowl hunt zone)
- Unit NM (spring turkey management unit)
- Red Oak BMU (bear management unit)
- Elk Unit X (elk management unit)
- Unit ZZ (spring turkey management unit)
What HuntGrid shows for Zone 2
- 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 Zone 2 (hunting zone)?
About 43,948 km² (16,968 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Michigan Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone 2?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,142 km² of public or protected land, 19% 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 Zone 2?
This page lists 4 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 Zone 2?
In the same unit system: Zone 3.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Michigan Department of Natural Resources (zone line); U.S. Census Bureau. Licence: Michigan DNR open data (the 2/3 zone line is a public record with no restrictions on use, reproduction or distribution, as-is); county geometry public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.