Deer Permit Area 601, Minnesota
Unit info
- Game species
- White-tailed Deer
- Group
- Zone 700 — Northeast (Arrowhead)
- Area
- 1,436 mi²
- Public land
- N/A
White-tailed Deer — season & harvest
- Reported harvest
- 2,628
Draw odds for White-tailed Deeraren't on file for this unit yet. Check your state wildlife agency website for current draw statistics.
About this unit
AI-compiled · sourcedDPA 601 is Minnesota's Twin Cities metropolitan deer management zone, established after CWD was detected near Rockford and redesignated from DPA 701. The area covers suburban and exurban fringe habitat around the metro, featuring agricultural edges, woodlots, river corridors, and suburban greenspaces with relatively high deer densities. CWD is present and mandatory testing applies during the firearms opener, with carcass movement restrictions in effect.
Suburban and exurban fringe land surrounding the Twin Cities metro — mix of agricultural fields, hardwood woodlots, river and creek corridors, wetlands, and fragmented suburban greenspace. Flat to gently rolling terrain typical of glaciated Minnesota landscape.
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White-tailed deer are the primary target species. Deer numbers are relatively high in the suburban fringe but hunting access is the limiting factor. CWD has been confirmed in the zone near Rockford. No significant turkey, bear, moose, or grouse hunting associated with this metro management unit.
Deer densities are high due to suburban-fringe habitat and reduced hunting pressure on private parcels. Disease management permits ($2.50 each) are available for liberal antlerless harvest to support CWD management goals. Up to 5 deer can be harvested in CWD management zones. Mandatory CWD sampling required on firearms opener weekend (Nov. 8-9). Carcass movement restrictions — deer cannot leave the zone until a not-detected result is received. Archery hunting on suburban parcels can be productive mid-week when pressure drops.
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Boundaries: MN DNR official Deer Permit Areas. Community info last updated 23d ago.