polaris boy Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 I just applied for the second hunt. what hunt are you applyin for and why? Ive always done the first hunt and have shot a doe....guess i just want to try the second hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchset Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 i wish i could do it this year, unfortunately work will not permit me to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polaris boy Posted July 1, 2012 Author Share Posted July 1, 2012 ya i hear that work always seems to get in the way of ones hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmoe147 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 2nd weekend.Its Halloween weekend need I say more!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackerBacker12 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Ive only been there twice, but ive been on the second weekend both times. My thought is the timing is more closer to the rut so better chance at a buck, Maybe? I dont know, i dont know if it really matters to much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANYFISH2 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Always the second weekend for us. We chose the 2nd weekend because its closer to the rut and we don't have to take 3 days off of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddowg1192000 Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 1st hunt because everyone I know goes that weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevfish1 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Have hunted both and see way more bucks the second hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterLee Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 First year and we applied for the first hunt, i would rather go the second due to the rut, but thats what the rest wanted and they hunted the second last year without much success Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rippinlip Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 If a person gets drawn, what kind of camper/tent are you allowed to bring in?How long after the hunt can you stay? Do you have leave right after the second night or can you leave on the 3rd morning?Just wondering, never been there and it sounds like alot of fun/work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbs Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 you can camp with whatever you want from a huge motorhome to sleeping in your truck...doesn't matter, but campers (unless it is a pickup camper or motorhome that you are bringing downrange) will be parked on the west side of the line up road.You must exit Camp Ripley by 8pm on the last day of your hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapcrackpop Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Our names are in the hat for the first time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameson Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Here is the link to the Camp Ripley hunt packet from the DNR's site: http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/hunting/deer/ripleydeerpacket.pdf I made it into Ripley three years in a row, but not last year. So, I should be in for sure this year. Towards the end of the hunt packet they have info on available housing (billeting) this year. Has that always been available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapcrackpop Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I saw the housing info on it last year... I thought it was only available for the youth hunt, but might be mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabr Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 So how do you go about entering the drawing? I looked at the DNR site and seen nothing, Im guessing you need to go to where you buy your license? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameson Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 ...Im guessing you need to go to where you buy your license? Yep. Costs a few dollars, too. $8 maybe? I'll usually wait till the regs come out and than buy all my deer licenses and applications at the same time. Write them down on paper ahead of time so that the clerk can just run down the list. Include the three number code for each season on the list. Make sure to do it before the Ripley deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheetah Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 So how do you go about entering the drawing? I looked at the DNR site and seen nothing, Im guessing you need to go to where you buy your license? mabr, you can apply online through the regular license purchase system. Here is the DNR news release which also says how to buy it. http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/2012/06/25/d...unts/#more-9031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabr Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Thanks guys, that was what I was looking for cheetah. Hey if your not drawn do they refund the $8 fee? Not worried about it to much, just curious. I know Ive applied in several out of state hunts before and had to pay up front but if you werent drawn they refunded it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 nope i dont think so. Last year was our first year and besides camping in 27 degrees it was fun looking to bring my fiance and soon to be father in law this year hopefully we get drawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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