deer permit area · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Deer Permit Area 133
Minnesota, United States
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About Deer Permit Area 133
Deer Permit Area 133 is a deer permit area in Minnesota, United States, set by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 918 km² (354 mi²). Towns inside it include Rice Lake and Two Harbors.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for White-tailed deer.
- Unit code
- 133
- Area
- 918 km²
- Area (miles)
- 354 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 118 km² of public or protected land inside it, 13% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DNR Parks and Trails | 62 | 7% |
| DNR Forestry | 36 | 4% |
| DNR Fisheries | 21 | 2% |
| DNR Wildlife | 1.1 | under 1% |
| City of Two Harbors | 0.1 | under 1% |
| DNR Ecologic and Water Resources | 0.1 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| White-tailed deer | Sep 19, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | archery source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlered, firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026 | antlerless, firearm, draw source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | antlerless, muzzleloader, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Deer Permit Area 126
- Deer Permit Area 130
- Deer Permit Area 131
- Deer Permit Area 132
- Deer Permit Area 181
- Deer Permit Area 182
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Permit Area 133
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Deer Permit Area 133?
About 918 km² (354 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Permit Area 133?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 118 km² of public or protected land, 13% of the unit; the largest share is managed by DNR Parks and Trails. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer Permit Area 133?
This page lists 5 seasons a person has checked against Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Deer Permit Area 133?
In the same unit system: Deer Permit Area 126, Deer Permit Area 130, Deer Permit Area 131, Deer Permit Area 132, Deer Permit Area 181 and Deer Permit Area 182.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Licence: Minnesota DNR General Geographic Data License. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.