Deer Permit Area 101, Minnesota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Ruffed Grouse
- Group
- Zone 100 — Northern Minnesota
- Area
- 496 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 788
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
Season & harvest data is published for White-tailed Deer so far. Black Bear, Ruffed Grouse also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedDeer Permit Area 101 sits in the far northwest corner of Minnesota, spanning portions of Marshall and Roseau counties near the town of Wannaska. The area is defined by a patchwork of lowland conifers, aspen stands, wetlands, and agricultural edges anchored by Beltrami Island State Forest and multiple Wildlife Management Areas. Hunters should note that deer taken here must be registered prior to transport outside the area due to a special bovine tuberculosis management protocol, with registration available in Wannaska.
Low-relief northwest Minnesota landscape featuring lowland conifers (spruce, tamarack), jack pine and aspen uplands, extensive wetlands, and agricultural field edges. Sandy ridges oriented northwest-southeast are characteristic. The Red River Valley influence brings flat to gently rolling topography with rich wetland complexes.
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Deer season follows standard Minnesota structure: archery opens mid-September, firearms opener first weekend of November, late archery and muzzleloader seasons extend into December. DPA 101 is a hunter-choice (either-sex) area. Disease management permits unique to this DPA allow additional antlerless harvest. Black bear are present in Beltrami Island State Forest and surrounding forest blocks — bear hunting requires a lottery permit under a separate bear permit area system. Ruffed grouse and spruce grouse inhabit the conifer-aspen mix; sharp-tailed grouse may occur on open fringe areas. Wild turkeys have expanded into Roseau County and hunting is available, though populations are less dense than southern Minnesota. No elk population present.
Special bovine TB area with unique disease-management permits ($1.50, unlimited purchases for licensed deer hunters) valid only in DPA 101 — these allow antlerless harvest to help manage disease. Vast remote public land in Beltrami Island State Forest means low competition and wilderness-style hunting. Deer populations are healthy with multiple-deer harvest opportunities common. Hayes Lake State Park boundary adds scenic river corridor habitat.
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Boundaries: MN DNR official Deer Permit Areas. Community info last updated 23d ago.