Hunting on Aitkin County Tax Forfeited Lands

Hunting
    All of Aitkin County tax forfeited lands are open to public hunting and / or trapping with the appropriate licenses and according to state law. Exceptions to this rule - there is no hunting allowed in any of our campgrounds or on the Long Lake Conservation lands.
    deer No enclosed permanent hunting stands are allowed on Aitkin County tax forfeited lands.
    Trees may not be cut for the purpose of shooting lands. Trees may not be cut for any other purpose without first obtaining a permit from the Aitkin County Land Department.
    During big game hunting season, off trail travel by ATV's or similar light vehicles is permitted exclusively for the purpose of retrieving downed big game as per game regulations. Off trail motorized travel across County administered tax forfeited lands is otherwise prohibited. All motorized vehicles must stay on existing trails in accordance with use designations. The creation of unauthorized trails on County administered tax forfeited lands is prohibited.