Deer Permit Area 270, Minnesota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Pheasant, Ruffed Grouse
- Group
- Zone 200 — Central Minnesota
- Area
- 747 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 331
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, Ruffed Grouse also occur here — that data can be added as the community contributes.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedDPA 270 covers 748 square miles across parts of Wilkin, Otter Tail, and Grant counties in west-central Minnesota, a heavily agricultural landscape (82% row crops) with deer habitat concentrated in wooded river corridors along the Red and Ottertail Rivers and public WMAs. The herd is on a managed recovery trajectory after harsh winters, with antlerless tags available by lottery only and a goal of 25% population growth from 2020 baseline.
Predominantly flat to gently rolling agricultural land with 82% annual row crops. Wooded corridors follow the Red and Ottertail Rivers, with scattered wetlands, grasslands, and open water. Woody cover and riparian areas provide the primary deer habitat in an otherwise open landscape.
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White-tailed deer are the primary big game species. Wild turkey hunting is noted as especially good in the eastern portion of the area (Otter Tail County). Pheasant and ruffed grouse hunting opportunities exist on WMAs and agricultural edges throughout the three-county area. No moose or bear seasons apply to this unit.
Antlerless tags are lottery-only (100-150 tags issued); bucks are OTC one-deer limit. CWD is present — mandatory testing required Nov. 8-9 and a deer feeding/attractant ban is in effect for Wilkin County. Hunter success ran 24% in 2024 with roughly 0.3-0.5 deer harvested per square mile. Herd is under active recovery management with a 25% growth goal from 2020 levels. Mild winters in 2023-25 are aiding recovery.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: MN DNR official Deer Permit Areas. Community info last updated 23d ago.