Anchor Inn Resort
55960 County Road 4
Spring Lake, MN 56680
Phone: 218-659-2718
Toll Free: 1-888-798-2718

Anchor Inn Hunting

A Sportsman's Paradise Then and Now

Minnesota deer with a 178 1/8" spread shot in 1980 by Gino Maccario Anchor Inn Resort's history is "anchored" in hunting tradition. Located in the midst of some of the most productive hunting grounds in Minnesota, it offers hunters a sportsman's paradise. Located just a short canoe trip upstream from Rice Lake, duck hunters and goose hunters choosing Anchor Inn for their lodging position themselves for the hunt of a lifetime. Bear hunters, grouse hunters and deer hunters appreciate Anchor Inn's location near hundreds of miles of public hunting grounds. Call 1-888-798-2718 today to make reservations for your next hunting trip to the northwoods!

NOTE: Completion of a Hunter Education/Firearms Safety course is now required to purchase a hunting license for anyone born on or after Dec. 31, 1979. Click here for the full story: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/releases/index.html?id=1129317056

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)

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

Minnesota Fishing Resorts For Family Vacations - Anchor Inn Resort

View the Printable 2010 Online Brochure for one of the Best Minnesota Fishing Resorts - Anchor Inn Resort

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