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Recreation - Are you looking for a Minnesota Hunting spot?

 
Shooting Sports and HuntingThe Grand Rapids area offers some of the best hunting in Minnesota. Good habitat, well-managed and abundant public land, and an accommodating hospitality community combine for a desirable location for the serious outdoorsman - and outdoorswoman. Season opener dates for hunting and fishing can be found on our calendar of events.

Bring along your favorite bird dog and scattergun. Working aspen forests and hunters' walking trails offer ruffed grouse hunters an exhilarating day in the field. The Grand Rapids area provides world-class upland bird hunting and is also the home of the prestigious National Ruffed Grouse Society Hunt held each October.

White tail deer hunters can find a prime location within a short drive of Grand Rapids, although some research work is required in advance to find the right location on public lands. The mixed hardwood forests and numerous lakes provide excellent habitat for white tail deer. Steeped in rich tradition, deer hunting opener weekend is practically a holiday of its own in Grand Rapids. Deer hunting widows can find plenty to do in the area with city-wide craft sales and special ladies entertainment.

Grand Rapids is the location of the state office of the Minnesota Deer Hunter's Association and also the NE Regional Offices of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. A wide variety of sportsman's clubs can also be found in the area.
Minnesota Shooting Sports Venues
The Grand Rapids area offers a variety of shooting sports venues for clay target sports, small bore firearm and archery. Whether you are vacationing in the area or want to plan a group outing or mini tournament as a break at your next conference or meeting, we can assist you in finding a location.

Skeet, trap and five-stand shooters call the Grand Rapids Gun Club their home away from home. This growing club has the second largest membership in the state and yet offers a relaxed setting and ample fields. All visitors, novice and female shooters are welcome; instruction, supplies and rentals are available on site.

A seasonal sporting clays course is also available on Sundays from February through April at the Deer River Sportsman's Club.

Small bore and archery competitors can sharpen their skills at the Minnesota Shooting Sports Education Center. This incredible, state of the art, indoor range is a nationally known biathlon and handgun training center. A wide variety of classes and open shooting times are offered year-round.

The Itasca Gun Club offers outdoor handgun and rifle targets for siting-in.

All area clubs are open to the public, welcome visitors, and membership is not a requirement.
 
Grand Rapids Gun Club
723 Peterson Road
PO Box 911
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218) 326-3348
(shotgun sports venue)
Minnesota Shooting Sports Education Center
483 Peterson Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218) 327-0583
Fax: (218) 327-1021
(small bore indoor range and training)
Itasca Gun Club & Rifle Range
PO Box 201
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
Phone: (218)
 Deer River Sportsman's Club
 Deer River, MN
 (218) 246-8486 club president
(Shotgun sports venue)
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Visit Grand Rapids  ∙ 501 S Pokegama Ave, Ste 3 ∙ Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744 800-355-9740 ∙ 218-326-9607

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