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.

2008 - 2009 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.13, 2008
Pheasant	Oct. 11, 2008 - Jan. 1, 2009
Ruffed & Spruce Grouse	Sept. 16 - Jan.1, 2009
Sharp-tailed Grouse	Sept. 15 - Nov. 30, 2008
2008 Spring Wild Turkey (first season)	April 16 - May 29, 2008
Fall Wild Turkey Lottery Deadline	July 27, 2008
Fall Wild Turkey (first season)	Oct. 15 - 19, 2008
Fall Wild Turkey (second season)	Oct. 22 - 26, 2008
2008 Spring Wild Turkey Application Deadline	Dec. 7, 2008

Big Game

Bear hunt 2008 Application Deadline	May 4, 2008
Bear hunt - opener	Sept. 1 - Oct. 14, 2008
Special Youth Deer Hunt Application Deadline	Aug. 17, 2008
Deer Hunt Either Sex Application Deadline	Sept. 6, 2008
Deer Hunt Early Antlerless Opener	Oct. 13, 2008
Deer Hunting License on Sale	tba
Deer Hunt - Last Day toUpgrade Firearms Deer License	Nov. 2, 2008
Deer Opener - Archery	Sept. 13 - Dec. 31, 2008
Deer Opener - Firearms	Nov. 8, 2008
Deer Opener - Muzzleloader	Nov. 29 - Dec. 29, 2008
Elk Lottery Deadline	July 13, 2008
Elk (Bull)	tba
Elk - Antlerless - residents only	tba
Moose hunting license applications deadline	May 4, 2008
Moose - northeast zone	Oct. 4 - Oct. 20, 2008

Furbearers - Trapping/Hunting

Raccoon	Oct. 25, 2008 - March 15, 2009
Gray & Red Fox	Oct. 25, 2008 - March 15, 2009
Bobcat	Nov. 29, 2008 - Jan, 6, 2009
Pine Marten & Fisher	Nov. 29, 2008 - Dec. 9, 2009
Mink & Muskrat (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 25, 2008 - Feb. 29, 2009
Mink & Muskrat (south zone) > Opener	Nov. 1, 2008 - May 15, 2009
Beaver (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 25, 2008 - May 15, 2009
Beaver (south zone) > Opener	Nov. 1, 2008 - May 15, 2009
Otter (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 25, 2008 - Jan. 6, 2009
Otter (south zone) > Opener	Nov. 1, 2008 - Jan. 6, 2009

Migratory Birds

Spring Light Goose Season	March 1 - April 30, 2008
General duck and goose	Oct. 4, 2008 (tentative)
Rails, snipe - opener	Sept. 1 - Nov. 4, 2008
Woodcock	Sept. 20 - Nov. 5, 2008
Crow 2008 - First Season	March 1 - 31, 2008
Crow 2008 - Second Season	July 15, - Oct. 15, 2008
Mourning doves	Sept. 1 - 2008
Early Canada goose	Sept. 6 - 2008 (tentative)
Late Canada Goose	tba

Helpful links for great Minnesota Hunting:

2007 Hunting Regulations (.pdf) Note: 2008 Regulations will be added as soon as they are available.

2007 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations (.pdf)

2007 Deer Zone Permit Area Map (.pdf)

Deer Hunters Survey - 2005 Edition

Hunting License Information

Hunter Education and Safety


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