Sanilac County, Michigan deer movement forecast
Fair — An average day. Short, well-timed sits make more sense than all-day ones.
Today, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Scored for the county seat ZIP. Your own spot can differ, so run your ZIP below.
Legal hunting hours today
Today's legal hunting hours for Sandusky are not available right now. Check the Michigan deer season dates page and the state agency before you hunt.
Today's sit windows
7:17 AM – 9:32 AM
Good · 76/100
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fair · 42/100
5:02 PM – 7:17 PM
Good · 72/100
Hunting Sanilac County
Sanilac sits in the Thumb: flat, open farm country with crop fields, drainage ditches and fencerow woodlots, and the deer use every strip of cover.
Minden City State Game Area, around the Minden Bog, gives you about 9,200 public acres. The smaller Sanilac State Game Area adds another option.
Michigan's regular firearm season runs Nov 15–30.
In open country like this, check today's score before you choose a field edge.
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