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
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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)
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Elk - Antlerless - residents only
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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
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Helpful links for great Minnesota Hunting:
2007 Hunting Regulations (.pdf) Note: 2008 Regulations will be added as soon as they are available.