A Minnesota Vacation at Maple Ridge Resort

Big Game, Birds and Waterfowl - Hunt For It All At Maple Ridge Resort

For the avid hunter in the family, there is plenty of opportunity to sharpen those hunting skills in the Minnesota Northwoods. Whether you seek big game, small game, or waterfowl, there is a wide variety available for your hunting pleasure. This area has an abundance of whitetail deer and open season starts in mid-September for archery and early November for firearms. Ruffed grouse are also a commodity in the Northwoods. The open season for grouse and partridge begins in mid-September and continues to the end of the year. For that "really big game" hunter, the season for Minnesota Black Bear opens at the end of August.

The more than 1,000 lakes in Itasca County make perfect haven for many migratory birds that come each year to nest and stay for the summer and fall. Canadian Geese and ducks are popular birds hunted on our area lakes. Waterfowl season begins the end of September. See exact season dates below.

The Northwoods is alive with the many sights and sounds of an abundant supply of wildlife. It offers a tremendous opportunity to teach your family about Minnesota's greatest resource - nature. We encourage you to take advantage of this wonderful experience and book your next hunting vacation with us. Your hunting party will want to return to Maple Ridge Resort year after year. If you have a particular hunting question just drop us an email or give us a call at 1-877-261-3837. See the schedule below for information on season opening information.

Minnesota Hunting Calendar and Hunting Regulations

2010-2011 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.18, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011
Pheasant	Oct. 16, 2010 - Jan. 2, 2011
Ruffed & Spruce Grouse	Sept. 18, 2010 - Jan. 2, 2011
Sharp-tailed Grouse	Sept. 18, 2010 - Nov. 30, 2010
2010 Spring Wild Turkey (opener)	Apr. 14, 2010
Fall Wild Turkey Lottery Deadline	July 30, 2010
Fall Wild Turkey (first season)	Oct. 13, 2010 - Oct. 17, 2010
Fall Wild Turkey (second season)	Oct. 20, 2010 - Oct. 24, 2010
2011 Spring Wild Turkey Application Deadline	Jan. 7, 2011

Big Game

Bear Hunting 2010 Application Deadline	May 7, 2010
Bear Hunting Season	Sept. 1, 2010 - Oct. 17, 2010
Deer Hunting Season - Archery	Sept. 18, 2010 - Dec. 31, 2010
Deer Opener - Firearms	Nov. 6, 2010
Deer Hunting Season - Muzzleloader	Nov. 27, 2010 - Dec. 12, 2010
Elk Hunting Lottery Deadline	July 16, 2010
Elk Hunting (Bull)	tba
Elk - Antlerless - (residents only)	tba
Moose Hunting License Applications Deadline	May 7, 2010
Moose Hunting Season - (northeast zone)	Oct. 2, 2010 - Oct. 17, 2010

Furbearers - Trapping/Hunting

Badger, Opossum & Raccoon	Oct. 23, 2010 - Mar. 15, 2011
Gray & Red Fox	Oct. 23, 2010 - Mar. 15, 2011
Bobcat	Nov. 27, 2010 - Jan. 9, 2011
Pine Marten & Fisher	Nov. 27, 2010 -
Mink & Muskrat (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 23, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011
Mink & Muskrat (south zone) > Opener	Oct. 30, 2010 - Feb. 28, 2011
Beaver (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 23, 2010 - May 15, 2011
Beaver (south zone) > Opener	Oct. 30, 2010 - May 15, 2011
Otter (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 23, 2010 - Jan. 9, 2011
Otter (southeast zone) > Opener	Oct. 30. 2010 - Jan. 9, 2011

Migratory Birds

Spring Light Goose Season	Mar. 1, 2010 - Apr. 30, 2010
General Duck and Goose Season	Oct. 2, 2010
Rails, Snipe Season	Sept. 1, 2010 - Nov. 8, 2010
Woodcock Season	Sept. 25, 2010 - Nov. 8, 2010
Crow Hunting - First Season	Mar. 1, 2010 - Mar. 31, 2010
Crow Hunting - Second Season	July 15, 2010 - Oct. 15, 2010
Mourning Dove Season	Sept. 1, 2010 - Oct. 30, 2010
Early Canada Goose	Sept. 4, 2010 - Sept. 22, 2010

Helpful links for great Minnesota Hunting:

Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations (.pdf)

2010 Minnesota Deer Zone Permit Area Map (.pdf)

2010 Minnesota Bear Hunting Information (.pdf)

2010 Minnesota Deer Hunting Information (.pdf)

2009 Minnesota Waterfowl Hunting Regulations (.pdf)

2010 Minnesota Spring Goose Hunting Information (.pdf)

Minnesota Hunting License Information

Minnesota Hunter Education and Safety