The forest areas along the Byway corridor harbor deer, bear and grouse. The waterways are home to ducks and geese. Area game preserves release upland birds, pheasant, partridge, quail and turkey. The extensive Byway area traverses many types of game habitat, resulting in an area rich in hunting opportunity.

PUBLIC HUNTING LANDS

Chippewa National Forest is open to public hunting. For more information on where to hunt or for information on game species specific dates visit: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting

HUNTING CALENDAR

APRIL

Spring Turkey Opens

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

Bear Hunting Season Opener

SEPTEMBER

Deer & Goose Hunting Seasons Open (Bow) Black Bear Season Opens Canadian Goose Season Opens Deer Bow Season Opens Small Game Opens Waterfowl Season Opens

OCTOBER

Pheasant Hunting Season Opens Fall Turkey Opens

NOVEMBER

Deer Hunting Season Opens (Firearms)

 

For more information contact the local chamber of commerce:

Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber:
http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com

Park Rapids Area Chamber:
http://www.parkrapids.com

Leech Lake Area Chamber:
http://www.leech-lake.com

Itasca State Park:
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us