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

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

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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