Hunting Opportunities Abound in the Northwoods

Deer Hunting in the Northwoods 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.

Minnesota Hunting Calendar and Hunting Regulations

2010-2011 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.18, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011
Pheasant	Oct. 16, 2010 - Jan. 2, 2011
Ruffed & Spruce Grouse	Sept. 18, 2010 - Jan. 2, 2011
Sharp-tailed Grouse	Sept. 18, 2010 - Nov. 30, 2010
2010 Spring Wild Turkey (opener)	Apr. 14, 2010
Fall Wild Turkey Lottery Deadline	July 30, 2010
Fall Wild Turkey (first season)	Oct. 13, 2010 - Oct. 17, 2010
Fall Wild Turkey (second season)	Oct. 20, 2010 - Oct. 24, 2010
2011 Spring Wild Turkey Application Deadline	Jan. 7, 2011

Big Game

Bear Hunting 2010 Application Deadline	May 7, 2010
Bear Hunting Season	Sept. 1, 2010 - Oct. 17, 2010
Deer Hunting Season - Archery	Sept. 18, 2010 - Dec. 31, 2010
Deer Opener - Firearms	Nov. 6, 2010
Deer Hunting Season - Muzzleloader	Nov. 27, 2010 - Dec. 12, 2010
Elk Hunting Lottery Deadline	July 16, 2010
Elk Hunting (Bull)	tba
Elk - Antlerless - (residents only)	tba
Moose Hunting License Applications Deadline	May 7, 2010
Moose Hunting Season - (northeast zone)	Oct. 2, 2010 - Oct. 17, 2010

Furbearers - Trapping/Hunting

Badger, Opossum & Raccoon	Oct. 23, 2010 - Mar. 15, 2011
Gray & Red Fox	Oct. 23, 2010 - Mar. 15, 2011
Bobcat	Nov. 27, 2010 - Jan. 9, 2011
Pine Marten & Fisher	Nov. 27, 2010 -
Mink & Muskrat (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 23, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011
Mink & Muskrat (south zone) > Opener	Oct. 30, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011
Beaver (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 23, 2010 - May 15, 2011
Beaver (south zone) > Opener	Oct. 30, 2010 - May 15, 2011
Otter (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 23, 2010 - Jan. 9, 2011
Otter (southeast zone) > Opener	Oct. 30. 2010 - Jan. 9, 2011

Migratory Birds

Spring Light Goose Season	Mar. 1, 2010 - Apr. 30, 2010
General Duck and Goose Season	Oct. 2, 2010
Rails, Snipe Season	Sept. 1, 2010 - Nov. 8, 2010
Woodcock Season	Sept. 25, 2010 - Nov. 8, 2010
Crow Hunting - First Season	Mar. 1, 2010 - Mar. 31, 2010
Crow Hunting - Second Season	July 15, 2010 - Oct. 15, 2010
Mourning Dove Season	Sept. 1, 2010 - Oct. 30, 2010
Early Canada Goose	Sept. 4, 2010 - Sept. 22, 2010

Helpful links for great Minnesota Hunting:

Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations (.pdf)

2010 Minnesota Deer Zone Permit Area Map (.pdf)

2010 Minnesota Bear Hunting Information (.pdf)

2010 Minnesota Deer Hunting Information (.pdf)

2009 Minnesota Waterfowl Hunting Regulations (.pdf)

2010 Minnesota Spring Goose Hunting Information (.pdf)

Minnesota Hunting License Information

Minnesota Hunter Education and Safety

The Pines Resort & Campground, A Minnesota Family Vacation Resort

The Pines Resort & Cmpgrd.
17221 Winnie Dam Road NE
Deer River, MN 56636
Phone: 218-246-8546
Toll Free: 1-800-342-1552
relax@thepinesresort.com

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