sharp-tailed grouse zone · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Northwest Zone
Minnesota, United States
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About Northwest Zone
Northwest Zone is a sharp-tailed grouse zone in Minnesota, United States, set by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 39,457 km² (15,235 mi²). Towns inside it include Thief River Falls, Crookston, International Falls and Roseau.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Sharp-tailed grouse.
- Unit code
- Northwest
- Area
- 39,457 km²
- Area (miles)
- 15,235 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,951 km² of public or protected land inside it, 23% 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 Forestry | 5,788 | 15% |
| DNR Wildlife | 1,644 | 4% |
| DNR Ecologic and Water Resources | 589 | 1% |
| Beltrami Wildlife Management Area | 352 | under 1% |
| BELTRAMI WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA | 351 | under 1% |
| AGASSIZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 250 | under 1% |
| Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge | 250 | under 1% |
| Forest Service Region 09 Eastern | 79 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 277 | 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: Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (NRCan, Aboriginal Lands of Canada); Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario; Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database); 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp-tailed grouse | Sep 19, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 | 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Bear Permit Area 12
- Bear Permit Area 13
- Bear Permit Area 25
- Bear Permit Area 41
- Deer Permit Area 104
- Deer Permit Area 105
- Deer Permit Area 109
- Deer Permit Area 111
- Deer Permit Area 260
- Turkey Permit Area 508
- Turkey Permit Area 509
- No-Quota Area (bear permit area)
- North Furbearer Zone
- North Zone (duck and goose zone)
- Northwest Sandhill Crane Zone
What HuntGrid shows for Northwest Zone
- 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 Northwest Zone (sharp-tailed grouse zone)?
About 39,457 km² (15,235 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Northwest Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 8,951 km² of public or protected land, 23% of the unit; the largest share is managed by DNR Forestry. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Northwest Zone?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Northwest Zone?
In the same unit system: East-central Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Minnesota DNR (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line; National Park Service. Licence: Zones defined in Minn. R. 6234.0300 and the 2026 regulations (public law); geometry public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line; National Park Service boundary). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.