Big changes coming in 2024!
–Camp Ripley Training Center is utilizing a new web-based application system to facilitate season-long archery white-tailed deer hunting for the public. “Camp Ripley has hosted one of the largest public archery hunts for over 60 years,” said Army Col. Troy Fink, the Garrison Commander of Camp Ripley Training Center for the Minnesota National Guard. ISportsman is a web-based, interactive system that allows users to view and apply for hunting opportunities on Camp Ripley and various military installations throughout the nation. All information including contact information, history, rules, regulations, open areas to hunt, alerts, and the ability to check-in and out will be available at the iSportsman site. Hunters will purchase their permits for Camp Ripley through the iSportsman site and not through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MNDNR). All interested hunters will need to sign up and register on the iSportsman website, via phone or computer. Once registered, hunters will be able to purchase permits to access Camp Ripley, check-in and out daily from the hunting area, and view the areas that are open to hunting. Please direct any questions to Army Capt. William Hermanson at 651-435-3180.
