New hunter to Minnesota
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From: DIY Public land
05-Jun-22
Good afternoon everyone,
I hope everyone is having a great start to their summer. I recently had to relocate to Minneapolis for my job and I am an avid bow hunter. Looking for any advice on how to bow hunt this great state. (Not looking for any spots) just trying to learn.
I am a younger hunter so I am also willing to help any hunter drag their deer if they are looking for a hunting partner. Just trying to enjoy the outdoors and learn as much as possible.
From: jjs
07-Jun-22
Suggest to go to the COON RAPIDS Traditional Shoot at Bunker Hills, June 11-12, some one may give you some info. May give you a chance to shoot some bows by venders and have a good time.
From: DIY Public land
07-Jun-22
Thank you JJS I’ll give it a shot. Just looking to meet some hunters.
From: 12yards
08-Jun-22
I would probably head to SE MN to hunt. Check out the public land down in that area.
This will help you find some places to explore.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/compass/index.html
From: 12yards
08-Jun-22
12yards's Link
Sorry, here you go.
From: Starfire
08-Jun-22
If you draw a line diagonally through MN following I 94 it defines the transition zone between the agricultural and forested zones. This is where you will find the best whitetail hunting.
From: DIY Public land
10-Jun-22
Thank you everyone. I appreciate the support and if anyone needs a hunting partner just let me know.
From: eidsvolling
20-Jun-22
Welcome to Minnesota! There are a couple of active Facebook groups that you might be interested in joining: Bowhunters of Minnesota: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1815415802028510 Minnesota Archery shoots: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1760590264180463 We have a 3D shoot coming up this weekend at the Duluth Archery Club: http://www.dulutharcheryclub.org/eventsresults.html
From: eidsvolling
20-Jun-22
eidsvolling's Link
I strongly suggest you get copies of whichever of these Minnesota All-Outdoors Atlas & Field Guides suits your needs. You won't find a better reference for finding public land and navigating back roads.
From: MN_Bow_Hunter_1980
21-Jun-22
DIY - PM me with your email address. There are a lot of opportunities to explore here in MN if you're willing to put some time in. What I can offer you is a friendly crash course on Twin Cities metro hunting for DIY public hunting to give you an edge if you're willing to put up with a few rules and some politics of organizations.
