Maple Ridge Resort
42388 Turtle Lake Rd
Bigfork, MN 56628 218-832-3837
1-877-261-3837 Email Us
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.
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.