Arenac County, Michigan
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Waterfowl
- Group
- Northern Lower Peninsula
- Area
- N/A
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 3,368
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Wild Turkey, Waterfowl also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedArenac County hugs the west shore of Saginaw Bay, creating a unique convergence of agricultural flatlands, river wetlands, and Great Lakes waterfowl habitat. Whitetail deer numbers are good in the timber edges and creek corridors, and the county hosts significant wild turkey flocks. Saginaw Bay's position on the Atlantic Flyway makes this a standout waterfowl destination during fall migration.
Flat to gently rolling agricultural land with river floodplains and extensive Saginaw Bay marshes along the eastern edge. Au Gres River and other tributaries create wooded corridors through the farmland.
Moderate for deer and turkey; waterfowl hunters concentrate heavily along the bay during migration peaks.
Base license with one antlered tag; antlerless OTC with good availability in this LP agricultural DMU.
Waterfowl hunting along Saginaw Bay can be exceptional - diving ducks, puddle ducks, and Canada geese concentrate during October and November migration. Turkey flocks are well-established in wooded creek corridors.
Saginaw Bay waterfowl migration hunting is among the best in the Lower Peninsula; productive agricultural whitetail hunting in creek-bottom corridors.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: MDNR county-based deer management units. Community info last updated 15d ago.