Deer Hunt Program

In response to deer complaints relating to flower and shrub destruction and traffic safety, the City of Red Wing established an archery deer hunting program several years ago. The program implemented deer hunting within areas previously closed to all hunting. In 1998, through the use of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Bonus Permits, the program was extended to allow hunters to harvest up to five deer each.

In 2010, the City Council approved a special archery deer hunt within city limits. Every year, city staff works with State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources officials to evaluate the previous year's hunt statistics and recommends changes. Applicants are encouraged to be familiar with ALL rules and requirements for the special hunt.

Changes to the 2011 Hunt Program were approved by City Council at their April 11, 2011 Council Meeting. For information on these changes, please click here

The special deer hunt permit is valid in accordance with Minnesota DNR regulations. Back Tags may be purchased at the Public Works Department, 229 Tyler Road North, or for more information, please call us at 651-385-3674.

For a full list of rules, please click here.

Locations

Permission to hunt on public property with archery will be granted for Memorial Park, Coon Hill and Oakwood Cemetery and the Sand Hill water tower area only through this application process. Please click here to view the Red Wing Deer Hunt Map.

Dates/Times

This Special Hunt is valid from April 12, 2011 through December 31, 2011 in accordance with Minnesota DNR regulations.
NO hunting shall be allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. in Memorial Park or Coon Hill.

Fees

There is a Non-Refundable $30.00 fee for the City Back Tag.
A $20.00 rebate will be issued to hunters after submitting a completed mandatory harvest report by February 1st of the following year.

Forms

All applicable forms for the 2011 Special Hunt are available by clicking on any of the links below.

Requirements

Proof of successful completion of an Archery Proficiency Test from 4 Seasons Sport Shop in Red Wing (proficiency test shall consist of 6 shots, 3 shots at a spot target and 3 shots at a deer target and 2 out of 3 passing shots at each target must be made);
MN DNR 2011 Archery License;
$30.00 Non-Refundable Fee

Applications

Application for the Special Hunt can be obtained at the Public Works Building, 229 Tyler Road North, Red Wing, MN, Monday thru Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information on deer hunting in Red Wing, call 651.385-3674.

"Earn A Buck" Program

The Earn-a-Buck program allows a hunter to harvest a buck in Memorial Park, Oakwood Cemetery, Coon Hill and the Sand Hill water tower area when they have harvested an anterless deer in any “Archery Only” Zone within the City limits of Red Wing. After a hunter has harvested an anterless deer, they must have the Earn a buck form filled out with verification of a anterless deer harvested. This must be signed by a City staff member. The authorization form can be signed Monday through Friday at the Public Works Building, 229 Tyler Road North, Red Wing, MN, or any time at the Police Department. The Special Hunt permit is valid April 12, 2011 through December 31, 2011 in accordance with Minnesota DNR regulations. For more information on the City hunt contact Public Works at 651-385-3674.