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Hunters interested in the 2008 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls are reminded that this year's Aug. 15 application deadline is fast approaching. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began accepting applications for the hunts on July 1.
Hunters may pick from one of two Sunday-Monday hunting seasons, Oct. 19-20 (code 668) or Oct. 26-27 (code 669). Due to conflicts with military training activities this fall, applicants are advised that these dates are three days later for season one, and one day later for season two than is normal for the events. A total of 5,000 permits - 2,500 per two-day hunt - will be made available.
Hunters may choose from four options this year to apply for the Camp Ripley deer hunts:
- * through the DNR's computerized Electronic Licensing System at any one of approximately 1,750 agents located throughout Minnesota
- * by telephone at 1-888-665-4236
- * through DNR's Internet licensing link at www.dnr.state.mn.us
- * at the DNR License Center, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul.
The hunt application fee is $8 per applicant. Those who apply by phone or Internet will be charged an additional convenience fee of $3.50 per transaction. This year, participants will be allowed to use bonus permits and take up to two deer during their hunt.
To apply, resident and nonresident hunters will need one of the following: a valid state driver's license or state issued identification card with current address, a firearms safety certificate number, or a Minnesota DNR number found on a recent Minnesota fishing and hunting license. It is important that the identification card used reflects the current mailing address because that is where a winning notification will be sent if successful in the computer preference drawing.
Applicants must be at least 12 years of age prior to the hunt for which they are applying. In addition, anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1980, must have a firearms safety certificate, a previous hunting license, or other evidence of successfully completing a hunter safety course to obtain a license to hunt or trap in Minnesota. Hunters may apply as individuals, or as a group of up to four individuals. Group members may only apply for the same two-day season.
The archery hunt at Camp Ripley is an annual event. The DNR coordinates the hunt with the Department of Military Affairs, which manages the 53,000-acre military reservation.
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