Hunters interested in the 2005 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls are reminded that the Aug. 19 application deadline is fast approaching. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began accepting applications for the hunts on July 1.

This year's hunts are scheduled for Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 29-30. Hunters can only choose one of these time periods on their application. This year, participants will be allowed to use bonus permits and take up to two deer during their hunt.
So far, slightly more than 1,000 hunters have applied for the 4,500 available permits.

To apply, resident and non-resident hunters will need one of the following: a valid state driver's license or state issued identification card with current address, a firearms safety certificate number or a MDNR number found on a recent Minnesota fishing and hunting license. It is important that the identification card used reflects the current mailing address, since this is where notification will be sent if you are successful in the computer preference drawing.

Applicants must be at least 12 years old prior to Oct. 20. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1980 must have a firearms safety certificate, a previous hunting license or other evidence of successfully completing a hunter safety course. Application fee for the hunt is $8.
Hunters may choose from four options to apply: through the DNR's computerized Electronic Licensing System (ELS) at any one of 1,800 ELS agents throughout the state; by telephone at 1-888-665-4236; at the DNR License Center in St. Paul, or through the DNR's website at www.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/index/html. Mail-in applications will not be accepted.

The archery hunt at Camp Ripley is an annual event. The DNR coordinates the hunt with the Department of Military Affairs, which manages the 53,000-acre military reservation.

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