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.
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
TBA
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
TBA
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.
