Camp Ripley 2011?

[Realtree]

A couple friends and I are putting in for the Camp Ripley hunt this year. It will be the first time for all of us at Camp Ripley if we are drawn. Does anyone have any suggestions of better areas to focus on hunting that are off the beaten path of the masses? Any info shared would be greatly appreciated.

This will actually be my first year bow hunting as well so I will be very excited if I am drawn for this hunt also. Thanks in advance! 

[lentz]

how do these hunts work? if you apply as a party does every one in the party get a tag?
does anyone know how far it is from maple grove?

[Realtree]

how do these hunts work? if you apply as a party does every one in the party get a tag?
does anyone know how far it is from maple grove?

Based on preference points (seniority points) the entire group would either; A. be drawn and receive tags for the hunt or B; not be drawn and receive a higher preference point for the next hunts lottery.

My Dad and I apply as a group for the turkey seasons so either we both hunt together or we both sit home.

[lentz]

k me and my dad are going to apply i think im going to look at it on the internet for good ideas for a spot

[dakids]

Lenz there is a youth archery hunt in ripley. your dad can't carry his bow but you would be able to do some scouting for the 2nd hunt if you were to be drawn for both.

[lentz]

what weekend is it? because im booked but might be spare

[The General]

Getting away from the masses probably isn't happening.  Most people though head for the far NE corner and the east side.  It's a good experience.  I have never not been drawn in the 2 years I've applied.  The secret I think is to make sure someone in your party as never been there before.

[proangler16]

I just applied yesterday for the first hunt.  Never been there before but I know there are some bruins in there.  People from all over the country apply for the two Ripley hunts.  Good Luck to everybody.

[Realtree]

Should know in the next week or two if we were drawn for Camp Ripley hunt....tick tock tick tock

[proangler16]

Should know in the next week or two if we were drawn for Camp Ripley hunt....tick tock tick tock

Yea, getting pretty excited to see the Lottery Results, hopefully next week they will have the results in?

[proangler16]

Camp Ripley Lottery Results are in today on the DNR Website for the First Hunt...

I got drawn, this will be my first year!!!   

[Realtree]

Congrats Proangler, I'll be looking for some pics of your harvest. 

Looks like we missed out this year but should have a good shot for next year then.