Deer Permit Area 114, Minnesota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Black Bear, Ruffed Grouse
- Group
- Zone 100 — Northern Minnesota
- Area
- 412 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 30
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 · sourcedDPA 114 is a 116-square-mile permit area in Minnesota's Zone 100 (Northern Forest) within the Agassiz-Littlefork goal block, characterized by dense boreal forest, wetlands, and very low deer densities. With only 31 deer harvested in 2024 (ranked 124th statewide) and fewer than 150 total hunters, it offers a remote, low-pressure wilderness experience in far northern Minnesota. Hunters willing to work hard in thick cover can find mature bucks, with black bear and ruffed grouse adding bonus opportunities.
Dense boreal forest dominated by spruce, fir, aspen, and tamarack bogs; interspersed with wetlands, beaver ponds, and small lakes typical of far northern Minnesota. Terrain is largely flat to gently rolling with extensive wet areas that limit vehicle access.
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Deer season follows Zone 100 (100-series A) firearms season structure; hunter-choice either-sex with no separate antlerless permit required. Deer density is extremely low at 0.27 deer/sq mile. Black bear season runs concurrently with early fall; ruffed grouse season opens in mid-September. No elk or wild turkey are present in this far-northern DPA.
One of the lowest-pressure deer units in Minnesota with fewer than 150 total hunters and only 31 deer registered in 2024. Either-sex bag limit with no antlerless lottery required. Remote boreal setting with genuine wilderness character; also holds huntable populations of black bear and ruffed grouse. Best suited to hunters seeking solitude over high odds.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: MN DNR official Deer Permit Areas. Community info last updated 23d ago.