*****The Turkey Hunting Lottery at AHATS is Open 31 Dec-31 Jan*******
***Camp Ripley Permits Will Be Available Over the Counter 1 March****
Turkey hunting is only open to Catergory A, A-1, A-2 and D user types
2026/2027 Deer and Turkey hunting dates.
Deer (Archery) Seasons:
Camp Ripley: 19 September-31 December 2026
Permits go on sale 1 August
PERMITS MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGHOUT THE SEASON
The bag limit, licensing options and registration requirements for Deer Permit Area 248 apply.
Arden HIlls Army Training Site (AHATS):
15-17 Oct 2026; 28-30 Oct 2026; 6-8 Nov 2026; 4-6 Dec 2026
*Lotteries open 1 August-15 September, Permits available week of 30 September
HUNTING AREAS ARE NOT RESERVABLE IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DATE OF ARRIVAL.
Deer (Muzzleloader) Season:
Camp Ripley: 28 Nov-6 Dec 2026
HUNTING AREAS ARE NOT RESERVABLE IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DATE OF ARRIVAL.
Turkey Seasons:
Camp Ripley: 29 April- 1 May 2026
Permits will be available 1 March.
License options and registration requirements for Turkey Permt Area 507 apply.
Arden HIlls Army Training Site (AHATS) (Archery only): 19-21 Apr 2026; 24-26 April 2026
*Lottery application period will run 31 December 2025- 31 January 2026
*Lotteries open 31 December- 31 January, Permits will be available the second week of February
HUNTING AREAS ARE NOT RESERVABLE IN ADVANCE OF YOUR DATE OF ARRIVAL.
Annual Deer Harvest Reports: