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 The
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. |
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Minnesota Shooting Sports Venues |
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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. |
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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) |
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