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

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	tba
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.

2011 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations (.pdf)

2011 Deer Zone Permit Area Map (.pdf)

Mandatory Deer Harvest Registration Information

Deer Hunters Survey - 2010 Edition

Hunting License Information

Hunter Education and Safety

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