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

2008 - 2009 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.13, 2008
Pheasant	Oct. 11, 2008 - Jan. 1, 2009
Ruffed & Spruce Grouse	Sept. 16 - Jan.1, 2009
Sharp-tailed Grouse	Sept. 15 - Nov. 30, 2008
2008 Spring Wild Turkey (first season)	April 16 - May 29, 2008
Fall Wild Turkey Lottery Deadline	July 27, 2008
Fall Wild Turkey (first season)	Oct. 15 - 19, 2008
Fall Wild Turkey (second season)	Oct. 22 - 26, 2008
2008 Spring Wild Turkey Application Deadline	Dec. 7, 2008

Big Game

Bear hunt 2008 Application Deadline	May 4, 2008
Bear hunt - opener	Sept. 1 - Oct. 14, 2008
Special Youth Deer Hunt Application Deadline	Aug. 17, 2008
Deer Hunt Either Sex Application Deadline	Sept. 6, 2008
Deer Hunt Early Antlerless Opener	Oct. 13, 2008
Deer Hunting License on Sale	tba
Deer Hunt - Last Day toUpgrade Firearms Deer License	Nov. 2, 2008
Deer Opener - Archery	Sept. 13 - Dec. 31, 2008
Deer Opener - Firearms	Nov. 8, 2008
Deer Opener - Muzzleloader	Nov. 29 - Dec. 29, 2008
Elk Lottery Deadline	July 13, 2008
Elk (Bull)	tba
Elk - Antlerless - residents only	tba
Moose hunting license applications deadline	May 4, 2008
Moose - northeast zone	Oct. 4 - Oct. 20, 2008

Furbearers - Trapping/Hunting

Raccoon	Oct. 25, 2008 - March 15, 2009
Gray & Red Fox	Oct. 25, 2008 - March 15, 2009
Bobcat	Nov. 29, 2008 - Jan, 6, 2009
Pine Marten & Fisher	Nov. 29, 2008 - Dec. 9, 2009
Mink & Muskrat (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 25, 2008 - Feb. 29, 2009
Mink & Muskrat (south zone) > Opener	Nov. 1, 2008 - May 15, 2009
Beaver (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 25, 2008 - May 15, 2009
Beaver (south zone) > Opener	Nov. 1, 2008 - May 15, 2009
Otter (north zone) > Opener	Oct. 25, 2008 - Jan. 6, 2009
Otter (south zone) > Opener	Nov. 1, 2008 - Jan. 6, 2009

Migratory Birds

Spring Light Goose Season	March 1 - April 30, 2008
General duck and goose	Oct. 4, 2008 (tentative)
Rails, snipe - opener	Sept. 1 - Nov. 4, 2008
Woodcock	Sept. 20 - Nov. 5, 2008
Crow 2008 - First Season	March 1 - 31, 2008
Crow 2008 - Second Season	July 15, - Oct. 15, 2008
Mourning doves	Sept. 1 - 2008
Early Canada goose	Sept. 6 - 2008 (tentative)
Late Canada Goose	tba

Helpful links for great Minnesota Hunting:

2007 Hunting Regulations (.pdf) Note: 2008 Regulations will be added as soon as they are available.

2007 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations (.pdf)

2007 Deer Zone Permit Area Map (.pdf)

Deer Hunters Survey - 2005 Edition

Hunting License Information

Hunter Education and Safety

Minnesota Fishing Resorts For Family Vacations - Anchor Inn Resort