For 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.
2012-2013 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.15, 2011 - Feb. 29, 2012
Pheasant
Oct. 13, 2012 - Jan. 1, 2013
Ruffed, Spruce Grouse & Partridge
Sept. 15, 2012 - Jan. 1, 2013
Sharp-tailed Grouse
Sept. 15, 2012 - Nov. 30, 2012
Fall Wild Turkey Lottery Deadline
July 27, 2012
Fall Wild Turkey First Season
Sept. 29, 2012 - Oct. 28, 2012
2012 Spring Wild Turkey Lottery Application Deadline
Jan. 13, 2012
2012 Spring Wild Turkey Season
Apr. 18, 2012 -
Big Game
Bear Hunt Lottery Deadline (applications avail. late Mar.)
May 4, 2012
Bear Hunt - Opener
Sept. 1 - Oct. 14, 2012
Antlerless Deer and Special Hunt Lottery Deadline
Sept. 6, 2012
Deer Hunt Early Antlerless Opener
Oct. 20-21, 2012 (tentative)
Deer Hunting License on Sale
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Deer Opener - Archery
Sept. 15 - Dec. 31, 2012
Deer Opener - Firearms
Nov. 3 - 18, 2012
Deer Opener - Muzzleloader
Nov. 24 - Dec. 9, 2012
Elk Hunt Lottery Deadline
June 1, 2012
Elk (Bull)
TBA
Elk - Antlerless - residents only
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Moose Hunt Lottery Deadline
May 4, 2012
Moose - Northeast Zone
Sept. 29 - Oct. 14, 2012
Furbearers - Trapping/Hunting
Raccoon
Oct. 20, 2012 - March 15, 2013
Gray & Red Fox, Badger
Oct. 20, 2012 - March 15, 2013
Bobcat
Nov. 24, 2012 - Jan, 5, 2013
Pine Marten & Fisher
Nov. 24, 2012 - Dec. 2, 2012
Mink & Muskrat
Oct. 22, 2012 - Feb. 28, 2013
Beaver
Oct. 27, 2012 - April 30, 2013
Otter
Oct. 27, 2012 - Jan. 5, 2013
Migratory Birds
Spring Light Goose Season
Mar. 1 - Apr. 30, 2012
Crow 2012 - 1st Season
Mar. 1 - 31, 2012
General Duck and Goose
Sept. 22 - Nov. 27, 2012
Snow, Blue, Ross & White-Fronted Geese
Sept. 29 - Dec. 23, 2012
Early Canada Goose
Sept. 1 - 22, 2012
Youth Waterfowl Hunt Day
Sept. 15, 2012
Late Canada Goose
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Rails, Snipe - opener
Sept. 1 - Nov. 5, 2012
Woodcock
Sept. 22 - Nov. 5, 2012
Crow 2012 - Second Season
July 15 - Oct 15, 2012
Helpful links for great Minnesota Hunting:
2011 Hunting Regulations (.pdf) Note: 2012 Regulations will be added as soon as they are available.