Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Midwest Region

Hunting Map and Regulations

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  • Shotgun hunters may only use or possess non-toxic shot while hunting migratory birds or small game.

  • Parking, blocking, or in any manner restricting access to roads and gates is prohibited.


    ** Note:  Logging trucks and heavy equipment, which require large turning areas, may need access to roads or trails. **

  • All blinds, platforms, scaffolds, and steps must be temporary and removed from the refuge daily.

  • Use of nail, screw, bolt, and wire to attach a stand to a tree is prohibited.

  • Overnight storage of any personal property is prohibited.

  • Snowmobiles and ATVs are prohibited on refuge lands, roads and trails.

  • Motor vehicles, bicycles, and horses are permitted, but restricted to roads where gates are open.

  • Furbearers may only be hunted during daylight hours during small game season.

  • Use of dogs to hunt furbearers is prohibited.

  • Target, skeet, trap, and indiscriminate shooting is prohibited.

  • Use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited.

  • Fires are permitted only in grills at the picnic sites provided.

  • Refuge is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

  • Overnight camping and parking is prohibited.

  • Small game hunters must wear at least one visible article of blaze orange clothing above the waist

  • Tribal trapping and snaring is allowed by permit only    

    ** Note: White Earth Reservation firearms season runs from October through December. **

Small Game: Ruffed Grouse, Gray, Red, and Fox Squirrel, Rabbit and Hare

Big Game: Deer (Bow) Deer (Gun)

Furbearer: Red Fox, Raccoon and Striped Skunk

Migratory Bird: Duck, Goose, Coot, Woodcock and Snipe

Season closed to species not listed.  Hunting is permitted in accordance with Minnesota and White Earth Reservation seasons.  All applicable Federal, State, and White Earth Reservations regulations apply, subject to the Special Conditions listed above.


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Our intent is to prevent violations rather than to prosecute.  Become familiar with the regulations!


Last updated: July 18, 2008