The Heart of Minnesota Hunting

All experienced hunters know a hunting paradise when they see it - and that is why Little Winnie Resort is such a popular hunting destination.  The resort lies in the heart of northern Minnesota's premier hunting grounds where hunters find excellent hunting for black bear, grouse, ducks, geese and deer in the immediate vicinity.  Whether you shoot black powder or a rifle - shotgun or a bow you will find a hunting paradise a stone's throw from Little Winnie Resort.

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. Click here for the full story.
 

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

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