Minnesota Self-Guided Turkey Hunts

Location: Palisade, Minnesota

Season: April 16 – May 31, 2025

Hosted by: Palisade Flats Hunting Club

DIY Turkey Hunting on Prime Private Land

Palisade Flats offers a rare opportunity for serious turkey hunters: exclusive access to thousands of acres of unpressured private land in the heart of Minnesota’s spring gobbler country. These self-guided hunts are designed for hunters who want to call and work birds on their own, without competing with crowds or dealing with public land pressure. Our farms hold strong populations of Eastern wild turkeys, with productive roost areas, strut zones, and travel corridors that consistently produce mature toms each season.

Guests enjoy private lodging at Grandview Lodge, complete with chef-prepared meals, comfortable bedrooms, and access to Mallard Lodge’s recreation spaces. You’ll have the freedom to hunt on your schedule each day, returning to the lodge for brunch and supper to swap stories with other hunters. Whether you’re chasing your 49th state or just want a high-quality hunt with friends, Palisade Flats is a perfect spring destination.

What’s Included

• 3 full days of turkey hunting on private property
• 3 nights lodging at Grandview Lodge – private rooms
• All meals, snacks, and beverages provided
• Access to Mallard Lodge bar and rec area
• Use of UTVs or Sherp for property access
• Bird cleaning and tagging services

Packages & Pricing

• Self-Guided Turkey Hunt – $1,900 per guest
• Non-Hunting Guest Add-On – $500 per person

2025 Season Dates

• Youth & Archery: April 16 – May 31
• Period A: April 16–22
• Period B: April 23–29
• Period C: April 30–May 6
• Period D: May 7–13
• Period E: May 14–20
• Period F: May 21–31
• Bag Limit: 1 bearded turkey per hunter
• Note: Minnesota law prohibits guiding for compensation during turkey season. These are self-guided hunts only—no calling or guiding will be provided in the field.

Book your 2026 spring hunt now and secure your spot in one of the Midwest’s most underrated turkey hunting destinations. Space is limited, and demand is rising—especially for peak season weeks in April and May.

GUEST INFORMATION:

Check-In

Check-in is anytime after 5:00 PM the evening prior to your first day of hunting. We will have drinks, appetizers, and dinner awaiting you. Departure time is after lunch on your final day of hunting. Lodging, excellent meals, all snacks, beer, and wine are provided. If you wish to bring hard liquor you are more than welcome to. Please drink responsibly, we have a zero-tolerance policy and will remove anyone deemed unsafe from the hunt.

Transportation

If you are flying in from out of state, Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is the closest major commercial airport. You can fly in there, rent a car and drive approximately two hours north to the Lodge.

What to Bring

You will need to bring your normal hunting clothes, chest waders, shotgun, and shotgun shells. We do have shotguns available for rent and shells available for purchase at the Lodge if you don’t wish to travel with yours.

Regulations & Requirements

License Required:

• Residents: $26
• Nonresidents: $96
• Youth (13–17): $4; Under 12: Free (+$1 issuing fee)
• Available starting March 1

Legal Equipment:

• Shotguns (10-gauge or smaller, No. 4 shot or smaller)
• Bows (30 lb+ draw, broadheads ≥7/8”)
• Crossbows (legal if you hold a valid spring firearms or archery license)
• Hours: Legal shooting time is from half an hour before sunrise to sunset

Harvest Rules:

• Tag immediately at the kill site
• Register within 24 hours (online, phone, or in person)
• Keep one leg or a fully feathered wing attached until check-in

Ethics & Restrictions:

• No dogs, baiting, or live/electronic decoys
• No guiding for compensation
• You may assist another hunter unpaid but cannot shoot or tag for them