Wild Turkey Hunting

2023:

How the program works:

Hunting Permits

Permits for archery wild turkey hunting on airport property are issued by the St. Cloud Regional Airport on a lottery basis. Six permits will be issued for the 2023 Archery Wild Turkey season. Permit applications and a non-refundable $10.00 administrative fee must be submitted by 3:30 PM on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023. Applications are preferred to be submitted electronically but can be dropped off or mailed as well.

Winners may be notified via email, phone, or text. Selected hunters can scout before opening day, but after opening day, hunters can only come out during their assigned time period. Selected hunters will also need to provide a copy of their driver's license and MN DNR Archery Wild Turkey license prior to accessing airport property. 

Applicant Checklist:

*** NOTE:  If submitting an electronic application via iPad or iPhone, you will need to email the application to your device AFTER downloading it from this website before you can complete it with that device.***

1. Submit application including $10.00 non-refundable administrative fee by 3:30 PM on April 5th, 2023.
2. Submit signed Policy and Rules document by 3:30 PM on April 5th, 2023.
3. If selected, submit copy of Driver's License and MN DNR Archery Wild Turkey license prior to being able to access airport property.

Hunting is allowed in designated areas outside the fence on STC property (view respective map) and in accordance with the MN DNR zoning map. Firearm hunting is prohibited! Also see Minnesota's DNR Turkey Hunt Rules.

Harvest Reports

All permit holders are required to complete a Harvest Report, whether successful or not. Failure to return the Harvest Information Sheet will result in denied eligibility for any future airport archery hunt.

The 2023 Archery Hunt season is April 12th to May 31st, 2023.

1.      Season A:  April 12-18
2.      Season B:  April 19-25
3.      Season C:  April 26-May 2
4.      Season D:  May 3-9
5.      Season E:  May 10-16
6.      Season F:  May 17-31

For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.