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.

2009-2010 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.19, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010
Pheasant	Oct. 10, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010
Ruffed & Spruce Grouse	Sept. 19, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010
Sharp-tailed Grouse	Sept. 19, 2009 - Nov. 30, 2009
2009 Spring Wild Turkey (opener)	April 15, 2009
Fall Wild Turkey Lottery Deadline	July 31, 2009
Fall Wild Turkey (first season)	Oct. 14, 2009 - Oct. 18, 2009
Fall Wild Turkey (second season)	Oct. 21, 2009 - Oct. 25, 2009
2010 Spring Wild Turkey Application Deadline	Jan. 8, 2010

Big Game

Bear Hunting 2010 Application Deadline	May 7, 2010
Bear Hunting 2009 Season	Sept. 1, 2009 - Oct. 18, 2009
Deer Hunting Either Sex Application Deadline	Sept. 9, 2010
Deer Hunting Season - Archery	Sept. 19, 2009 - Dec. 31, 2009
Deer Opener - Firearms	Nov. 7, 2009
Deer Hunting Season - Muzzleloader	Nov. 28, 2009 - Dec. 13, 2009
Elk Hunting Lottery Deadline	July 17, 2009
Elk Hunting (Bull)	tba
Elk - Antlerless - (residents only)	tba
Moose Hunting License Applications Deadline	May 1, 2009
Moose Hunting Season - (northeast zone)	Oct. 3, 2009 - Oct. 18, 2009

Furbearers - Trapping/Hunting

Raccoon	Oct. 24, 2009 - March 15, 2010
Gray & Red Fox	Oct. 24, 2009 - March 15, 2010
Bobcat	Nov. 28, 2009 - Jan. 4, 2010
Pine Marten & Fisher	Nov. 28, 2009 - Dec. 13, 2009
Mink & Muskrat (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 24, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010
Mink & Muskrat (south zone) > Opener	Oct. 31, 2009 - Feb. 28, 2010
Beaver (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 24, 2009 - May 15, 2010
Beaver (south zone) > Opener	Oct. 31, 2009 - May 15, 2010
Otter (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 24, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010
Otter (south zone) > Opener	Oct. 31, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010

Migratory Birds

Spring Light Goose Season	March 1, 2009 - April 30, 2009
General Duck and Goose Season	Oct. 3, 2009
Rails, Snipe -Opener	Sept. 1, 2009 - Nov. 4, 2009
Woodcock Season	Sept. 19, 2009 - Nov. 2, 2008
Crow Hunting 2009 - First Season	March 1, 2009 - March 31, 2009
Crow Hunting 2009 - Second Season	July 15, 2009 - Oct. 15, 2009
Mourning Dove Season	Sept. 1, 2009 - Oct. 30, 2009
Early Canada Goose	Sept. 5, 2009 - Sept. 22, 2009 (tentative)
Late Canada Goose	tba

Helpful links for great Minnesota Hunting:

Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations (.pdf)

2009 Minnesota Deer Zone Permit Area Map (.pdf)

2009 Minnesota Bear Hunting Information (.pdf)

2009 Minnesota Deer Hunting Information (.pdf)

2009 Minnesota Waterfowl Hunting Regulations (.pdf)

2009 Minnesota Spring Goose Hunting Information (.pdf)

Minnesota Hunting License Information

Minnesota Hunter Education and Safety