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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

Click the links for more details.

Changes in 2023

Posted on January 31, 2023 - News

Stand Tags

Even on private lands, they are required to be marked. The last year’s stand tag is good until the last Saturday in August. Your old stand tag MUST remain on the stand until the new one is placed on. The current year’s stand tag MUST be on the stands on or before the last Saturday in August.

Trail Setbacks

100 feet on ALL official trails and roads. No differentiation between bike and other use trails.

Lottery Night Date

Zoom Meeting: July 13, 2023 6:00PM.

Orientation Night Dates

Wednesday August 2 and Monday August 21 @ 6:00PM for both. Mandatory for all. To be held at Clyde Iron in West Duluth.

Proficiency Testing

Starts on March 1, 2023 at Chalstrom’s or Custom Archery, and ends on June 27, 2023.

Application for 2023 Hunt

Opens on March 1.

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