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Zone 10
This compact zone is located in the north-central part of the state, adjacent to the Minnesota border. The landscape features the region's typical terrain, including agricultural fields, wooded areas, creeks, ponds, and rivers. Exploring options for private land access or working with outfitters can significantly enhance your chances of success and help you locate a quality buck.
Season Info - 2024
2025 season info will be updated once it's released by the state.
General Deer/Antlerless-Only Combo-Shotgun 1
Opportunity: 1 Either-sex White-tailed Deer and 1 Antlerless White-tailed Deer
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: , Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Nonresidents who have not claimed landowner preference and who have not purchased a General deer/Anterless-only combination license may purchase one of the 4,490 optional Antlerless-only licenses. The optional Antlerless-only licenses will be issued on a per-county quota basis. Some counties will not be available for optional Antlerless-only licenses. The quota of optional Antlerless-only will be posted on the DNR website in July shortly before license sales begin. These licenses are valid only in the county and season specified on the license. Optional Antlerlessonly licenses will only be issued for either of the two regular gun seasons or for the disabled hunter season. Licenses are sold first-come, first served beginning 6 a.m. CDT July 29 and will remain on sale until the quota is filled or the last day of the season for which the license is valid, whichever occurs first.Shotgun 1 Season: 12/7/2024 - 12/11/2024
General Deer/Antlerless-Only Combo-Shotgun 2
Opportunity: 2 Either-sex White-tailed Deer and 1 Antlerless White-tailed Deer
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: , Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Nonresidents who have not claimed landowner preference and who have not purchased a General deer/Anterless-only combination license may purchase one of the 4,490 optional Antlerless-only licenses. The optional Antlerless-only licenses will be issued on a per-county quota basis. Some counties will not be available for optional Antlerless-only licenses. The quota of optional Antlerless-only will be posted on the DNR website in July shortly before license sales begin. These licenses are valid only in the county and season specified on the license. Optional Antlerlessonly licenses will only be issued for either of the two regular gun seasons or for the disabled hunter season. Licenses are sold first-come, first served beginning 6 a.m. CDT July 29 and will remain on sale until the quota is filled or the last day of the season for which the license is valid, whichever occurs first.Shotgun 2 Season: 12/14/2024 - 12/22/2024
General Deer/Antlerless-Only Combo-Bow
Opportunity: 3 Either-sex White-tailed Deer and 1 Antlerless White-tailed Deer
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: , Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Nonresidents who have not claimed landowner preference and who have not purchased a General deer/Anterless-only combination license may purchase one of the 4,490 optional Antlerless-only licenses. The optional Antlerless-only licenses will be issued on a per-county quota basis. Some counties will not be available for optional Antlerless-only licenses. The quota of optional Antlerless-only will be posted on the DNR website in July shortly before license sales begin. These licenses are valid only in the county and season specified on the license. Optional Antlerlessonly licenses will only be issued for either of the two regular gun seasons or for the disabled hunter season. Licenses are sold first-come, first served beginning 6 a.m. CDT July 29 and will remain on sale until the quota is filled or the last day of the season for which the license is valid, whichever occurs first.Archery Early Split Season: 10/1/2024 - 12/6/2024
Archery Late Split Season: 12/23/2024 - 1/10/2025
General Deer/Antlerless-Only Combo-Muzzleloader
Opportunity: 4 Either-sex White-tailed Deer and 1 Antlerless White-tailed Deer
Season Dates:
Tag Availability: Resident: , Non-Resident: DrawDetails: Nonresidents who have not claimed landowner preference and who have not purchased a General deer/Anterless-only combination license may purchase one of the 4,490 optional Antlerless-only licenses. The optional Antlerless-only licenses will be issued on a per-county quota basis. Some counties will not be available for optional Antlerless-only licenses. The quota of optional Antlerless-only will be posted on the DNR website in July shortly before license sales begin. These licenses are valid only in the county and season specified on the license. Optional Antlerlessonly licenses will only be issued for either of the two regular gun seasons or for the disabled hunter season. Licenses are sold first-come, first served beginning 6 a.m. CDT July 29 and will remain on sale until the quota is filled or the last day of the season for which the license is valid, whichever occurs first.Muzzleloader Season: 12/23/2024 - 1/10/2025
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