deer permit area · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Deer Permit Area 292
Minnesota, United States
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About Deer Permit Area 292
Deer Permit Area 292 is a deer permit area in Minnesota, United States, set by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 1,018 km² (393 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Le Center, about 0.2 km from its edge.
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
- 292
- Area
- 1,018 km²
- Area (miles)
- 393 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 25 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 Wildlife | 17 | 2% |
| DNR Parks and Trails | 3.0 | under 1% |
| DNR Fisheries | 2.7 | under 1% |
| LESUEUR COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 1.1 | under 1% |
| Lesueur County Waterfowl Production Area | 1.1 | under 1% |
| DNR Ecologic and Water Resources | 0.5 | under 1% |
| DNR Forestry | 0.3 | under 1% |
| City of New Prague | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.0 | 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 15, 2026 | firearm source |
| White-tailed deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | muzzleloader 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 230
- Deer Permit Area 232
- Deer Permit Area 291
- Deer Permit Area 293
- Deer Permit Area 338
- Deer Permit Area 605
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Deer Permit Area 292
- 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 292?
About 1,018 km² (393 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Deer Permit Area 292?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 25 km² of public or protected land, 2% of the unit; the largest share is managed by DNR Wildlife. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Deer Permit Area 292?
This page lists 3 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 292?
In the same unit system: Deer Permit Area 230, Deer Permit Area 232, Deer Permit Area 291, Deer Permit Area 293, Deer Permit Area 338 and Deer Permit Area 605.
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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.