turkey permit area · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Turkey Permit Area 511
Minnesota, United States
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About Turkey Permit Area 511
Turkey Permit Area 511 is a turkey permit area in Minnesota, United States, set by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 100 km² (38 mi²). The town of Columbus is inside it.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 511
- Area
- 100 km²
- Area (miles)
- 38 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 97 km² of public or protected land inside it, 97% 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 | 97 | 97% |
| DNR Forestry | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Turkey Permit Area 511 are in Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
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
What HuntGrid shows for Turkey Permit Area 511
- 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 Turkey Permit Area 511?
About 100 km² (38 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey Permit Area 511?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 97 km² of public or protected land, 97% 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 Turkey Permit Area 511?
In Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's official regulations: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/turkey/index.html
Which units are next to Turkey Permit Area 511?
In the same unit system: Turkey Permit Area 510.
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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.