Deer Permit Area 225, Minnesota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Pheasant
- Group
- Zone 200 — Central Minnesota
- Area
- 635 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 5,636
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. Wild Turkey, Pheasant also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedDPA 225 is a central Minnesota farmland permit area covering approximately 635 square miles in the 200-series zone, characterized by rolling agricultural fields interspersed with hardwood woodlots, wetlands, and creek drainages. Deer densities are solid for this farmland transition zone, though public land access is limited at roughly 6.5% of total area, making access to private agricultural land a key factor for success. Hunters willing to knock doors or access scattered WMAs can find good whitetail opportunities alongside pheasant and turkey hunting.
Rolling central Minnesota agricultural landscape dominated by corn, soybean, and small grain fields with scattered hardwood woodlots, brushy fence lines, wetland potholes, and creek/river drainages. Transition zone between southern prairie and northern forest. Topography is gently rolling glacial till plains.
moderate
White-tailed deer are the primary target species. Wild turkey are well-established in central MN farmland zones and DPA 225 falls within prime turkey range. Ring-necked pheasants are present given the agricultural character of the area, though populations fluctuate with winter severity. Ruffed grouse are uncommon in this farmland-dominated zone. Black bear are not present in central MN farmland areas.
Solid whitetail hunting in a classic central MN farmland setting. Bucks benefit from abundant row-crop food sources through fall. Early archery along woodlot edges and creek corridors can be very productive. Firearms season sees moderate pressure on the limited public parcels. Turkey and pheasant opportunities add multi-species appeal in the same farmland habitat.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: MN DNR official Deer Permit Areas. Community info last updated 23d ago.