Deer Permit Area 110: deer harvest, seasons and public land
Minnesota's Deer Permit Area 110 covers 531 square miles of Beltrami, Koochiching and Itasca counties, around Mizpah. Hunters registered 1,210 deer here in 2025, 983 of them adult bucks, by the DNR's 2025 Deer Harvest Report. That is up 9% from 2024, and the most in the 5 years shown. 23.8% of DPA 110 is public land open to the public, the largest share state forest and other DNR land (73,460 acres), by USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land open to the public).
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: DNR Deer Harvest Reports, 2021 to 2025. Seasons: the DNR's 2026 deer permit area map. Land: PAD-US 4.1, DNR WMA and Walk-In Access layers.
State wildlife management areasState forest and other DNR landNational forestNational wildlife refuges and waterfowl production areasState parksDPA 110Neighboring deer permit areasLakeHighway
| Counties | Beltrami County, Koochiching County and Itasca County |
|---|---|
| Size | 339,867 acres (531 square miles) |
| 2026 bag limit | One-deer limit: antlerless permit lottery (250) |
| Firearm A season, 2026 | Nov. 7 to Nov. 22, 2026 |
| Deer registered, 2025 | 1,210 (983 adult bucks) |
| Firearms hunters, 2025 | 3,529 |
| Public land | 23.8% (80,744 acres) |
| WMAs | 2 (91 acres inside DPA 110) |
| Walk-In Access | None mapped this year |
| Towns in and near it | Mizpah, Northome, Funkley, Blackduck, Kelliher and Tenstrike |
How many deer are harvested in DPA 110?
The DNR registered 1,210 deer in DPA 110 in 2025: 983 adult bucks, 182 adult does and 45 fawns, about 2.3 deer for each of the 529 square miles of land the DNR counts in it. 3,529 hunters used their firearms license here in the A season and registered 1,069 deer, about 30 deer for every 100 of them. Archers: 370 hunters, 53 deer.
| Year | Deer registered | Adult bucks | Adult does | Fawns | Deer per square mile | Firearms hunters | Firearms harvest | Archery hunters | Archery harvest | Muzzleloader hunters | Muzzleloader harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,210 | 983 | 182 | 45 | 2.29 | 3,529 | 1,069 | 370 | 53 | 140 | 13 |
| 2024 | 1,113 | 916 | 155 | 42 | 2.10 | 3,579 | 984 | 354 | 44 | 131 | 18 |
| 2023 | 1,080 | 807 | 227 | 46 | 2.04 | 3,579 | 951 | 346 | 41 | 185 | 21 |
| 2022 | 1,072 | 797 | 218 | 57 | 2.03 | 3,591 | 935 | 302 | 31 | 152 | 23 |
| 2021 | 1,163 | 885 | 207 | 71 | 2.20 | 3,530 | 1,035 | 316 | 39 | 171 | 26 |
Source: Minnesota DNR Deer Harvest Reports, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021: Table 3 (all deer, special hunts left out), Tables 4 to 6 (archery, firearms A season, muzzleloader). Deer per square mile is the DNR's total divided by the DNR's land area for the permit area. A blank means the DNR printed no row for DPA 110 that year.
When are the 2026 deer seasons in DPA 110?
DPA 110 is a "One-deer limit: antlerless permit lottery (250)" area for 2026. It is in the 100 series, which sets its firearms dates. Firearm A season: Nov. 7 to Nov. 22, 2026.
| Season | 2026 dates or rule |
|---|---|
| Bag limit designation | One-deer limit: antlerless permit lottery (250) |
| Archery | Sept. 19 to Dec. 31, 2026 |
| Firearm A season | Nov. 7 to Nov. 22, 2026 |
| Muzzleloader | Nov. 28 to Dec. 13, 2026 |
| Youth season | Oct. 15 to Oct. 18, 2026 |
| CWD testing | Optional CWD testing available |
Source: Minnesota DNR deer permit areas, 2026 seasons (July 2026 - June 2027). Check the DNR's regulations before you go: dates and limits can change during the year.
How much public land is in DPA 110?
80,744 of DPA 110's 339,867 acres are public land open to the public (23.8%). The biggest share is state forest and other DNR land: 73,460 acres.
| Manager | Acres | Share of DPA 110 |
|---|---|---|
| State forest and other DNR land | 73,460 | 21.6% |
| National forest | 7,146 | 2.1% |
| State wildlife management areas | 90 | under 0.1% |
| State parks | 48 | under 0.1% |
| All public land open to the public | 80,744 | 23.8% |
Measured by FilledTag inside the DNR's boundary from USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land open to the public). Hunting rules differ by manager: state wildlife management areas, state forest land and national forests are open to hunting in season; refuges and waterfowl production areas follow U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules; state parks allow hunting only in special hunts; national park land is closed to hunting; city and county parks set their own rules. PAD-US 4.1 leaves out most of the tax-forfeited land Minnesota counties manage, much of it open to hunting, so the public land here may be more than shown; the county land department has the maps.
Wildlife Management Areas in DPA 110
DNR WMAs in DPA 110, largest first, with the acres of each inside it:
- Woodrow Pediocetes WMA: 70 acres
- Shooks Slough WMA: 21 acres
Other large public areas here, by PAD-US: Red Lake State Forest (48,225 acres), Chippewa National Forest (7,159 acres) and Pine Island State Forest (4,699 acres).
How do you get to DPA 110?
Highways through it: MN 1 (about 32 miles inside), MN 72 (about 30 miles inside), US 71 (about 22 miles inside) and MN 46 (about 5 miles inside). Towns inside: Mizpah, Northome and Funkley. Nearby: Blackduck (on the line), Kelliher (on the line), Tenstrike (7 miles) and Squaw Lake (10 miles).
Which deer permit areas border DPA 110?
DPA 110 touches 4 other deer permit areas. Their latest DNR harvest and public land, for comparison:
| DPA | Deer harvested | Year | Public land | Walk-In Access sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA 104 | 450 | 2025 | 74.7% | |
| DPA 111 | 412 | 2025 | 59.7% | |
| DPA 169 | 927 | 2025 | 46.4% | |
| DPA 684 | 3,267 | 2025 | 9.6% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer were harvested in DPA 110 in 2025?
1,210 deer were registered: 983 adult bucks, 182 adult does and 45 fawns (DNR 2025 Deer Harvest Report, Table 3). The most in the 5 years shown was 1,210, in 2025.
What is the 2026 bag limit in DPA 110?
The DNR lists DPA 110 as "One-deer limit: antlerless permit lottery (250)" for 2026. Firearm A season: Nov. 7 to Nov. 22, 2026.
Is there public land to hunt in DPA 110?
Yes. 80,744 acres, 23.8% of the permit area, are public land open to the public by PAD-US 4.1, mostly state forest and other DNR land. The DNR's map shows 2 wildlife management areas here, the largest Woodrow Pediocetes WMA (70 acres).
How many firearms hunters hunt DPA 110?
3,529 in the 2025 firearms A season, by the DNR's Table 5. They registered 1,069 deer, 901 of them adult bucks.
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Where these numbers come from
- Deer harvest: Minnesota DNR Deer Harvest Reports (2021 to 2025, 2025 report).
- Seasons: Minnesota DNR deer permit areas, 2026 seasons; DNR season calendar.
- Public land: USGS PAD-US 4.1 (fee land open to the public). Wildlife Management Areas: Minnesota DNR Wildlife Management Area boundaries, publicly accessible. Walk-In Access: Minnesota DNR Walk-In Access sites.
- Boundaries: Minnesota DNR deer permit areas, 2026 seasons. Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
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