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Experience World-Class Hunting in Itasca County's Northwoods
With the onset of fall in Minnesota's Northwoods comes shorter days, cooler temperatures, brilliant fall colors, and tremendous hunting. Over the years, Itasca County and the Grand Rapids region has developed a reputation as a world-class hunting area. Whether you seek small game, big game, migratory birds or furbearers, we have an Itasca County hunting adventure just waiting for you this fall!
This web page is designed to be a resource you can turn to for helping plan a successful hunting trip. If you don't see what you're looking for just drop us an email - we'll be happy to try and help.
2008 - 2009 Minnesota Hunting Calendar
This calendar will be updated as information becomes available from the MN/DNR. |
| Small Game |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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March 1 - 31, 2008 |
Crow 2008 - Second Season
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July 15, - Oct. 15, 2008 |
| Mourning doves |
Sept. 1 - 2008 |
| Early Canada goose |
Sept. 6 - 2008 (tentative) |
| Late Canada Goose |
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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.
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