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2026 Dates!

Posted on January 30, 2026 - News

Application Deadline: June 15, 2026
Lottery Night: Wednesday, July 1st at 6PM via Zoom or Bork’s porch
Mandatory Orientation Night: Tentatively July 29th at Clyde Iron at 6PM and August 9th at Chalstom’s at 6PM
Stand Hanging date: Saturday, August 29th at 6:00AM. Note that as of this time, ALL stands on private lands are required to have current stand tags applied to them.

Date/Deadline Changes New For 2026

Posted on August 16, 2025 - News

Beginning in 2026, note the following deadline changes:

  • Application deadline is now June 15. Deadline for postmarked mail to be accepted is now June 1.
  • Proficiency testing is now February 15 – June 12.

Chalstrom’s Upcoming Closures May Affect Proficiency Testing

Posted on June 5, 2024 - News

For those still needing to do proficiency testing, please be aware that Chalstrom’s will be closed after 4:00pm on Wednesday, June 19th 2024 and all day on Saturday, June 22nd 2024.

Disability Application and Permit for Use of Crossbows

Posted on February 21, 2024 - News

The ABA and City of Duluth will not be allowing just anyone to use crossbows within the City Hunt. Use of crossbows will be limited to those over the age of 60 years and to those who previously had medical permits issued through the State of MN. If a medical exemption is required for the use of crossbows, applicants will need to download the form on this site, have their physician complete the applicable sections, and present this form at the proficiency testing site. Proficiency testing sites will require this in order to test.

2024 Dates

Posted on February 21, 2024 - News

Proficiency Testing March 1 – June 27

Lottery Night 6:00pm July 10, 2024

Orientation Night 6:00pm August 14, 2024, 5:00pm August 25, 2024

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