Deer Permit Area 290, Minnesota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Pheasant
- Group
- Zone 200 — Central Minnesota
- Area
- 665 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 1,257
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 290 follows the Minnesota River corridor through Sibley County, offering a diverse mix of cropland, bottomland hardwood forest, wetland, prairie, and cedar thickets. Deer populations have been above management goal for several years, earning a three-deer limit designation in 2025. Public hunting access exists via WMAs and Aquatic Management Areas, though these areas can be crowded on weekends during firearm season.
Minnesota River valley corridor featuring cropland, bottomland hardwood forest, wetland, prairie, and cedar thickets across approximately 662 square miles in Sibley County. Gently rolling to flat river-bottom terrain with significant agricultural influence.
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White-tailed deer are the primary target with a three-deer limit designation reflecting an above-goal population. Wild turkey hunting available in the river valley woodlands. Ring-necked pheasant present in agricultural uplands and grassland edge habitat throughout the unit. Waterfowl hunting opportunities exist in WPAs and AMAs along the river.
Three-deer limit in 2025 due to above-goal deer population. Diverse Minnesota River habitat holds good deer numbers in river bottoms and crop field edges. 37% hunter success rate in 2024 with 4 hunters per square mile. Firearm options include shotgun slugs, muzzleloaders, and handguns. CWD deer feeding and attractant ban in effect for Sibley County.
Questions, tips & discussion
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Boundaries: MN DNR official Deer Permit Areas. Community info last updated 23d ago.