A few were seen in bags, but seemed to be difficult for most hunters to target. There are five stamps: trout and salmon, waterfowl, pheasant, walleye and turkey. CO Vinny Brown (Northome) checked anglers and grouse hunters and conducted follow up of ongoing investigations. See page 70. Deer permit area 179 is now 679 and deer permit area 261 is now 661. Time was also spent working boating safety and attending training at Camp Ripley. Training was completed at Camp Ripley. Hunting is only one aspect of the DNR's effort to manage elk for the public trust. Both 679 and 661 have been added to the CWD management zone. Hunters may not purchase multiple permits. River anglers are out searching for salmon with limited success. CO Aaron Larson (Tower) primarily spent time working ATV enforcement and small-game enforcement. Deer permit area designations for the youth season are the same as the firearms season. Waterfowl and grouse hunters experienced moderate success this past week. The rifled muzzleloader used is at least .40 caliber; Muzzleloaders with scopes are legal during the regular firearms deer season and the muzzleloader season. For complete hunting and trapping laws and regulations, consult Minnesota Statutes and Rules of Blaze orange/pink requirements apply to all hunters, trappers and adult mentors during this season. 8 2022 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 888-MINNDNR. Pictures are always helpful if available. Slaughter exemption You can no longer choose from one of two weekends to participate. For questions related to the importation of hatching eggs, poultry, or ratites, please call the Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory at 320-231-5170. The King's Bluff trail offers a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River Valley. Enforcement action involved angling license violations. Many grouse hunters were encountered with reports of few birds harvested. CO Ben Karon (Pine City) spent his time working at in-service training at Camp Ripley this week. Most major manufacturers offer either bonded or all-copper bullets that are appropriate for taking big game. 2022 Minnesota DNR | Equal opportunity employer |. The park contains two Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs), King's and Queen's Bluff. CO Jake Willis (Brookston) instructed at in-service training at Camp Ripley this week for Division officers from around the state. ATV activity remained high this week. Area lakes and public access sites continue to be monitored. Enforcement action was taken for ATV and angling violations. The pink salmon run is still going strong with stringers of fish being checked on various tributaries. Grouse hunting continues to be good and is expected to get better as more leaves fall from the trees and shrubs. 2022 Minnesota DNR | Equal opportunity employer |. See page 69-82. Hunt dates may change from year-to-year and will not be known until the DNR announces hunt details each July.Hunt information packet. You may now register by three methods: at a registration station, by calling 888-706-6367 or online. A lottery will be conducted for each season, giving hunters who chose an antlerless license better odds of being selected. A limited number of landowners in Minnesota's elk range can apply for this hunt. * Hunters are reminded to select bullets that are suitable for taking big game. Participant numbers are not limited and there is no special permit so parents should purchase or obtain a regular deer hunting license for the youth who will be hunting. CO Mikeena Mattson (Willow River) worked small-game-, waterfowl-, archery deer and bear-hunting activity this week. Participating youth must possess a valid firearm deer license. Wild turkeys must be registered within 24 hours of harvest. (The 72 Benson Hospital, 1815 Wisconsin Ave., Benson, MN 56215 320-843-4232. Contest application packages, which include all entry forms and specifications, are also available by writing from the Minnesota DNR Information Center, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota, 55155-4020, or by calling the DNR at (651) 296-6157. We are committed to socially and ecologically responsive and responsible elk management for the benefit of all Minnesotans now and into the future. See page 69-82. Participation does not affect eligibility for the regular deer season; however, deer harvested during the youth season count toward the youths annual statewide bag limit. The DNR developed the bow hunter survey following a 2016 report from the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor requesting more checks of the population model used to estimate deer populations for each deer permit area in the state. CO Kipp Duncan (Duluth East) and COC Dallas Cornell assisted with a locating a lost small-game hunter in the Nemadji State Forest. Wild rice beds are very attractive to migrating waterfowl, and many rice areas are traditional waterfowl staging and hunting areas. Minnesota 2022 hunting seasons Ruffed grouse management areas are a great destination for the hunter looking to experience grouse and woodcock hunting. Hunters. A rooster in flight by Michael Sieve of Rushford, A lake trout and cisco by Bradley Kenneth Hadrava of Bemidji, A walleye by Melissa Mickelson of Minneapolis, A blue-winged teal by Jim Caturia of Cannon Falls, Two toms in the woods by Micah Hanson of St. Charles, A pheasant on a grassy field edge by Timothy Turenne of Richfield, Two pink salmon painted by Mark Thone of Shakopee, A walleye painted by Ronald Engebretson of Owatonna, A common merganser painted by Timothy Turenne of Richfield, A tom wild turkey standing along a field edge by Bradley Kenneth Hadrava of Bemidji, A hen and rooster pheasant standing in a field near cattails by Stephen Hamrick of Lakeville, Two tom wild turkeys with a hen standing in springtime field by Stephen Hamrick of Lakeville, Two roosters in flight by Mark Kness of Albert Lea, A rainbow trout preying on minnows in a stream by Melissa Mickelson of Minneapolis, A walleye bites an angler's minnow by Josh Evan of Mapleton, A pair of snow geese at water's edge by Michael Sieve of Rushford, Two bearded wild turkeys in the spring woods by Mark Thone of Shakopee. Most major manufacturers offer either bonded or all-copper bullets that are appropriate for taking big game. MINNESOTA. A person may not shoot pheasants or Hungarian partridge with a rifle or handgun other than a .22 caliber rimfire using short, long, or long rifle ammunition. Community events; Environmental education; Fishing seasons; Hunting seasons; Hunting and fishing events; Safety training classes; Scientific and natural area events; State parks and trails events; More About DNR. Enforcement action was taken for not having the proper stamps to hunt waterfowl and not having enough life jackets on a watercraft. Both 679 and More information about the Federal Duck Stamp and the Federal Duck Stamp contest administered by the U.S. DNR coordinates the annual archery hunt at Camp Ripley with the Central Lakes College Natural Resources Department and the Department of Military Affairs, which manages the 53,000-acre military reservation. CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) spent the week focusing on small-game and waterfowl-hunting enforcement. The youth firearms deer season * will be conducted statewide from Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23. Saturday morning provided a mixed bag with many hunters out. Here are lists of past winners. It is at least .220 caliber and has center fire ignition; It is loaded only with single projectile ammunition; The projectile used has a soft point or is an expanding bullet type; The muzzleloader (long gun or handgun) used cannot be loaded at the breech (muzzleloading revolvers are not legal for taking big game); The smooth-bore muzzleloader used is at least .45 caliber and. If using this avenue, try to leave as much pertinent information as you can for officers to follow up with. Velsvaag had several calls about nuisance animals and trapping-regulation questions. Deer and Chronic Wasting Disease Special CWD regulations, including mandatory disease testing and carcass movement restrictions are in effect in several areas. NEW FOR 2022. This log allows you to share your daily observations of deer and help broaden our knowledge about other animals you see in the field. Nearest medical facility. Examples of internship opportunities include: We offer memorable internship experiences by providing an opportunity to learn and grow in a hands-on environment and it helps create a better Minnesota! Total license cost for selected applicants is $288. Youth ages 10 to 17 may participate. Elwell observed that blue-winged teal numbers have increased, whereas wood duck numbers have dropped throughout the week. Enforcement action taken over the week included several ATV violations and transporting decorative forestry materials without written consent. NEW FOR 2022. The youth firearms deer season* will be conducted statewide from Thursday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 23. This is a once-in-a-lifetime hunt. In this episode of Northland Outdoors, host Chad Koel enlists the help of Steve Pennaz, a Minnesota fishing hall of famer, and his electronics to not only scope out a location on the lake, but fine tune that location. The Federal Duck Stamp or Federal Duck Stamp validation is required for all waterfowl hunters age 16 and older. A walleye about to strike a crankbait by Dean Kegler of Duluth. The weekend saw the end of the stream trout and lake trout seasons, with continued windy conditions giving anglers a challenge on Lake Superior. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Hunt dates may change from year-to-year and will not be known until the DNR announces hunt details each July. Nashwauk woman becomes ambassador for hiking at Redhead Mountain Bike Park, Northland Outdoors: Chasing early-season walleyes on the big water, Jarrid Houston Column: Big dump of snow makes mess of some lakes, Modern electronics save time, energy when ice fishing, Two Harbors antler aficionado pens book of deer hunting stories, Surprise 555-pound marlin tips scale in favor of area anglers fishing lucrative tourney in Mexico, Northland Nature: Giant puffballs captivate among fall fungi, Foreigner coming to DECC's Symphony Hall on May 9, Respiratory virus cases impact more Minnesota kids than usual this fall, Bygones: 100 years ago, Twin Ports coal receipts were down 66%, How Mayo Clinic might tip the odds for patients with rare cancer, Four points to ponder about community agriculture appreciation banquets. CO Mike Fairbanks (Deer River) reports limited success for waterfowl hunters with the local birds moving out of the area and northern birds yet to move through. Youth ages 10 to 13 must be accompanied by an adult parent/guardian/mentor 18 or older. Seasons A through D are for either-sexlicenses in, Seasons E through H are for antlerless licenses in. Check out this year's map of pheasant hunting prospects and supporting data.The information is compiled from sighting data collected each year along 169 25-mile-long routes and released every fall. A lottery will be conducted for each season, giving hunters who chose an antlerless license better odds of being selected. Hunter success was location-specific, with quick limits in some areas. Find requirements and instructions on the landowner elk hunting page. It is free. In disease management areas (600-series) youth may use a disease management permit in place of a bonus permit to tag antlerless deer. Youth may use a bonus tag rather than their youth firearm license tag for antlerless deer in permit areas designated two-deer limit or three-deer limit, or where the early antlerless season is in effect. Both 679 and The Grygla area elk zone will continue to be closed to elk hunting because the area's population is below the goal outlined in the elk management plan. The log is mobile device friendly. The Camp Ripley archery hunt now is a single, three-day event. Bonus permits may be used to take antlerless deer. One of the open-container drivers was also cited for ATV violations after Hill observed that their 7-year-old passenger did not have a helmet or seatbelt on. In addition, DNR annual scent-post and winter tracking surveys have recorded no evidence to suggest the possibility of a resident breeding population of cougars in Minnesota. Kari Kilen, who has hiked more than 1,000 miles at Redhead, has created a community of hikers who come together to hit the trails in the former mine pit. Have your DNR number or driver's license number handy. Night fishing for walleye under a full moon by Stephen Hamrick of Lakeville. Manning also assisted with fall training at Camp Ripley. Bag limit: 10 combined. CO Jayson Hansen (Bigfork) patrolled state parks and checked anglers, waterfowl hunters, boaters, ATV riders, and big-game and waterfowl hunters. 8 2022 Minnesota Hunting Regulations 888-MINNDNR. The observation surveys are a way to compare hunter-provided data with DNR population estimates. Lac qui Parle State Park, 14047 20th St. NW, Watson, MN 56295 320-734-4450. Opportunities for 2022 summer internships are posted on the Minnesota Careers website. Photo courtesy of Central Lakes College. Mangement areas. For more information, please visit the hunting license or fishing license page, or download a mail-in application . Deer permit area 179 is now 679 and deer permit area 261 is now 661. The observation survey will serve as another check against any estimates or in some cases like turkeys and fishers provide further documentation as to whether a species is expanding its range. Find your internship opportunity! The hunter was found safe. Cornell attended training in Arden Hills while Duncan attended annual training at Camp Ripley. Minnesota law allows DNR to designate groundwater management areas and limit total annual water appropriations and uses within those areas. Shotguns used for upland birds may hold more than three shells. Legal bucks must be tagged with the youths firearm license. Pheasant General. 2022 Minnesota DNR | Equal opportunity employer |. mndnr.gov/hunting. They checked shoreline anglers. It is at least .220 caliber and has center fire ignition; It is loaded only with single projectile ammunition; The projectile used has a soft point or is an expanding bullet type;* CO Duke Broughten (Aurora) spent the week monitoring fishing, hunting, and ATV activity. CO Taylor Hochstein (Hill City) continued to focus on small-game hunting and ATV activity. Announced in mid-May on the elk season web page.. 2026 A rooster and hen pheasant standing on the edge of a snowy field by Timothy Turenne of Richfield. If you know the license you need: Buy your license online; Call sales at 888-665-4236 Support fish and wildlife conservation by purchasing fish and wildlife habitat stamps. Deer and Chronic Wasting Disease Special CWD regulations, including mandatory disease testing and carcass movement restrictions are in effect in several areas. The DNR developed the bow hunter survey following a 2016 report from the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor requesting more checks of the population model used to estimate deer populations for each deer permit area in the state. All entries for the contest must be accompanied by the appropriate application materials. A brook trout seeking the cover a fallen branch in a stream by Richard Goodkind of St. Louis Park. Phone calls remain steady at all hours of the day related to a variety of outdoor activities. A good number of grouse hunters were checked specifically looking for spruce grouse, which have increased in popularity as a destination species. Youth age 12 and older must also have a firearms safety certificate or apprentice hunter validation. CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) reports more seasonable conditions have brought on an increase in ATV and small-game-hunting activity. Jack Arnesen, of Roosevelt, Minn., was a member of Feelin Azul, the fishing team that won the Bisbees Los Cabos Offshore Charity Tournament held Oct. 21-22 out of Cabo San Lucas, a resort community in the Los Cabos region of Mexicos Baja Peninsula. Bring your binoculars; the river valley is a major flyway for waterfowl, eagles, and hawks. These documents contain a synopsis of the state hunting and trapping laws and regulations. The accompanying adult cannot hunt in most areas and party hunting is not allowed (youth must tag their own deer). Winner postcards have been sent but you can search to see if you were selected for one of this fall's elk hunts. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' grouse hunting information. CO Thomas Sutherland (Grand Rapids) worked waterfowl activities over the past week with plenty of ducks still in the area. A youth firearms safety class was held in the International Falls area where approximately 30 kids received their certification. See page 69-82. Announced in mid-May on the elk season web page.. 2024. Enforcement action was taken for several ATV violations. Unlike fishing, you can't just buy one license to hunt the majority of game species. Both 679 and Elk seasons 2022. Elwell also patrolled the station for waterfowl-hunting activity throughout the station. Further enforcement action was taken for ATV not displaying registration, allowing illegal youthful ATV operation and juveniles without helmets. The hunt is administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Central Lakes College Natural Resource Program and the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs. Wildlife-related calls were responded to, as were trespassing complaints. They patrolled the area checking waterfowl and small-game hunters, and conducted ATV enforcement. Several questions regarding waterfowl and angling regulations were fielded and answered as well. Broughten also assisted with a call regarding illegal spruce-topping. As log entries are compiled, we'll share the results annually and use them to compare what hunters see to population estimates that are the DNR's baseline for managing wildlife. The lists do not show all contributions to every state ballot measure, or each independent expenditure committee formed to support or Enforcement action was taken for licensing and registration violations. Both officers work activities continued to focus on fishing enforcement along the Rainy River, small-game hunting, and ATV enforcement throughout the area stations.