Sharonville reserved deer hunting information

Sharonville unit boundaries

Detailed descriptions of the boundaries for Sharonville SGA can be found online at Michigan.gov/DNRLaws or by contacting a DNR Customer Service Center.

Hunt area descriptions

• PRU - Pierce Road Unit (PRU) – those portions of the Sharonville State Game Area, Jackson County, posted “Peirce Road Unit – Entry by Permit Only” (during posted seasons), being portions south of Sharon Valley Road in Section 36 of T03S R02E and Sections 1 and 2 of T04S R02E. A daily morning draw will be used to assign hunting locations; participants choose locations once their number is drawn.
• As assigned - A daily morning draw will be used to assign hunting location for Independence Hunt participants (Hunt No. 0403). 

Note: All hunts are reserved for hunters with qualifying disabilities.

Map

Figure 1: Sharonville State Game Area Hunt Unit Map. Additional information and detailed maps are available online at Sharonville State Game Area or try the DNR’s interactive online mapping tool, available at Michigan.gov/MiHunt.

General rules for Sharonville SGA

Youth weekend dates

Sept. 13–14, 2025.

Independence hunt dates

Oct. 16–19, 2025.

Access permits

• Apply for drawing online or at license vendor July 15–Aug. 15. Drawing is random.
• Required to apply:
  • Michigan driver’s license OR
  • State of Michigan ID card (issued by the Secretary of State) OR
  • DNR Sportcard
• Cost to apply is $5.00
• Permits are non-transferrable.
• One permit is valid for one deer.
• Permits do not replace the need for standard deer license. Instead, they act as your passport onto the area during your hunt period and are no longer valid once you harvest a single animal.
• Digital permit (HuntFish App/PDF) or paper permit is acceptable.
• At a maximum, an individual can have 2 permits. One drawn permit and one leftover permit.

Leftover permit availability

• Available first come, first serve basis for free the Tuesday after Labor Day, online or in store at 10:00am until sold out.
• Limit one leftover permit per person.
• Those who applied and were successfully drawn can still retrieve a leftover permit making 2 permits the maximum allowable by an individual.

Applying as a party

• Up to two individuals can apply as a party. If successful, both applicants receive a permit to access the area during the applied hunt period.
• Applying together does not increase draw odds. This instead makes one party out of two individuals that would otherwise be two unique parties.

Equipment regulations

• Legal archery equipment and straight-walled cartridges defined in the Deer Regulations Summary only to be used on the area. Follow state guidelines.
• Non-toxic ammunition is strongly preferred but not required.

Additional questions and answers

Are hunt drawing statistics available from a previous draw?
Yes, you can find hunt drawing statistics for Sharonville here. 

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply in the drawing?
All reserved deer hunts at Sharonville State Game Area are reserved for persons with qualifying disabilities. An individual wanting to participate in the Sharonville State Game Area restricted hunting days shall be eligible to apply for a reserved deer hunt access permit if ONE of the following applies:

• The individual possess a Michigan DNR permit to hunt from a standing vehicle.
• The individual is a veteran with 100 percent disability as defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating 100 percent disability shall be in the possession of a veteran participating in restricted hunting days.
• The individual is a resident rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unemployable. Documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating an individually unemployable rating shall be in the possession of a veteran participating in restricted hunting days.
• The individual is blind as defined by Section 1 of 1978 PA 260, MCL 393.351.
• The individual possesses a Michigan DNR permit to hunt using a laser sighting device.

How do I apply for the hunt?
First, look at the area map provided on this web page and choose the hunt unit you want to hunt. Next, look at the hunt table on this web page to find your desired season dates for the units you chose. Make a note of the corresponding hunt number(s) and be sure to select this number when purchasing your application. You can purchase an application at any license agent or online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses. Finally, check your receipt for accuracy and retain it as proof of your application.

How many hunts can I apply for on Sharonville?
You may only apply for one hunt period on either Sharonville.

How do I apply with a hunting party?
One of the hunt partners applies first and selects a hunt choice (unit/dates) for the party. A new “party ID” number will be created and printed on the application receipt. The first partner must provide the party ID to the remaining partner to use when they apply, so that all party members have the same party ID on their applications. Be sure to verify the party ID number is identical on all receipts. Applying in a partnership with more than two party members total will result in a forfeiture of eligibility for a reserved deer hunt.

How do I know if I was successful in the drawing?
You are responsible for obtaining your drawing results. They will be available at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses on Aug. 26 or you can call 517-284-9453.

I was selected for a reserved deer access permit. Where can I obtain my access permit?
You may acquire your access permit online at Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses or from any license agent. Prior to acquiring your access permit, you must first have purchased or have a current base license in your virtual shopping cart on the DNR’s online license system before the access permit shows as available.

I obtained my access permit online. When will I get my access permit?
There is no fee for the access permit. Access permits obtained online will be sent to you in a confirmation email. The access permit will appear on the second page of the PDF in the confirmation email. Access permits will NOT be mailed to successful applicants.

I was selected in the drawing but can’t obtain my access permit. Why not?
A base license is required for everyone who hunts in Michigan. While an application may be purchased prior to obtaining your base license, you must purchase your base license for the current year before you can obtain a reserved deer access permit.

Sharonville contact information

For assistance, contact the Waterloo DNR Wildlife Division Office, 3578 Seymour Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240. Phone 517-522-4097.