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Hunting Opportunities Abound in the Northwoods

Deer Hunting in the NorthwoodsFor the avid hunter the Minnesota Northwoods is a paradise on earth. The Pines Resort & Campground, located in the heart of the Chippewa National Forest, offers an abundance of hunting opportunities in the immediate area.  From black bear and deer to grouse, ducks and geese our area is teeming with wild game! Whitetail deer are plentiful and open season starts in mid-September for archery and early November for firearms.  The  ruffed grouse and partridge seasons begin in mid-September and continue to the end of the year. And for that "really big game" hunter, the season for Minnesota Black Bear opens at the end of August.

With 67,000 acres - most of which is uninhabited - Lake Winnibigoshish is a haven for  migratory birds that come each year to nest and stay for the summer and fall. Canadian Geese and ducks are popular birds to hunt and waterfowl season begins the end of September.  See exact season dates below.

Spend the "season" with us at The Pines Resort & Campground and you will want to return year after year to enjoy hunting and nature at its best.

2009-2010 Minnesota Hunting Calendar
This calendar will be updated as information becomes available from the MN/DNR.

Small Game

Cottontail Rabbit, Jack-rabbit and Snowshoe Hare, Gray & Fox Squirrel Sept.19, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010
Pheasant Oct. 10, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010
Ruffed & Spruce Grouse Sept. 19, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010
Sharp-tailed Grouse Sept. 19, 2009 - Nov. 30, 2009
2009 Spring Wild Turkey (opener) April 15, 2009
Fall Wild Turkey Lottery Deadline July 31, 2009
Fall Wild Turkey (first season) Oct. 14, 2009 - Oct. 18, 2009
Fall Wild Turkey (second season) Oct. 21, 2009 - Oct. 25, 2009
2010 Spring Wild Turkey Application Deadline Jan. 8, 2010

Big Game

Bear Hunting 2010 Application Deadline May 7, 2010
Bear Hunting 2009 Season Sept. 1, 2009 - Oct. 18, 2009
Deer Hunting Either Sex Application Deadline Sept. 9, 2010
Deer Hunting Season - Archery Sept. 19, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2009
Deer Opener - Firearms Nov. 7, 2009
Deer Hunting Season - Muzzleloader Nov. 28, 2009 - Dec. 13, 2009
Elk Hunting Lottery Deadline July 17, 2009
Elk Hunting (Bull) tba
Elk - Antlerless - (residents only) tba
Moose Hunting License Applications Deadline May 1, 2009
Moose Hunting Season - (northeast zone) Oct. 3, 2009 - Oct. 18, 2009

Furbearers - Trapping/Hunting

Raccoon Oct. 24, 2009 - March 15, 2010
Gray & Red Fox Oct. 24, 2009 - March 15, 2010
Bobcat Nov. 28, 2009 - Jan. 4, 2010
Pine Marten & Fisher Nov. 28, 2009 - Dec. 13, 2009
Mink & Muskrat (north zone) > Opener Oct. 24, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010
Mink & Muskrat (south zone) > Opener Oct. 31, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010
Beaver (north zone) > Opener Oct. 24, 2009 - May 15, 2010
Beaver (south zone) > Opener Oct. 31, 2009 - May 15, 2010
Otter (north zone) > Opener Oct. 24, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010
Otter (south zone) > Opener Oct. 31, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010

Migratory Birds

Spring Light Goose Season March 1, 2009 - April 30, 2009
General Duck and Goose Season Oct. 3, 2009
Rails, Snipe -Opener Sept. 1, 2009 - Nov. 4, 2009
Woodcock Season Sept. 19, 2009 - Nov. 2, 2008
Crow Hunting 2009 - First Season
March 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009
Crow Hunting 2009 - Second Season
July 15, 2009 - Oct. 15, 2009
Mourning Dove Season Sept. 1, 2009 - Oct. 30, 2009
Early Canada Goose Sept. 5, 2009 - Sept. 22, 2009 (tentative)
Late Canada Goose tba

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17221 Winnie Dam Road NE
Deer River, MN 56636
Phone: 218-246-8546
Toll Free: 1-800-342-1552
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