Avid hunters know prime hunting
grounds when they see them. That's why so many
plan their grouse hunting and bear hunting trips to
Northern Minnesota. With miles of unpopulated land
in the northern part of our state wildlife abounds.
Northland Lodge is ideally situated in the middle of the
Chippewa National Forest providing the hunters who stay
there with direct access to thousands of acres of
public hunting ground. Ruffed grouse thrive in
the dense underbrush of our state's largest forest as do
black bear and deer. Waterfowl including ducks and
geese are also found in this area which is littered with
lakes and wetlands - perfect for Minnesota duck hunting
and Minnesota goose hunting.
Call Northland Lodge today at 1-800-272-2338 to make
plans for your next hunt in the northwoods.
Hunting Update: Completion of a Hunter
Education/Firearms Safety course is a must to purchase a
hunting license for anyone born on or after Dec. 31,
1979. Click
here for the full story.
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.
