Split Rock State Park Deer Hunt

[gp13581]

We are heading up this weekend to hunt the park and spend some money in the local area. First time there. Any comments or advice? Any areas known to hold more deer than others? I see the north end is considered "rugged". I'd like to hear from those that have hunted the park before or are just familiar with it to help with the lay of the land. Unfortunately, we'll be walking in for the first time Saturday morning in the dark so any direction would be much appreciated. Hunting with my son and hoping he at least sees something after a long weekend last week of seeing zip in our regular hunting spot. Can't wait to get up there. Should be beautiful.

[gp13581]

One more thing. If anyone has any dining suggestions in the Two Harbors/Split Rock area, please let me know. I want to enjoy some north shore food. Any local specialty foods would be a bonus. Thanks again.

[climbmda]

I have not done the hunt, but places I like to eat in the area are:

Splashing Rock Restaurant at Grand Superior Lodge

Northern Lights Cafe in Beaver Bay (try the Hunter's Pie)

Vanilla Bean in Two Harbors

Lemon Wolf Cafe

[Jarrid Houston]

Im assuming talking parks and hunting are usually hush hush...that's what its like at the parks that I hunt. I for one am pretty secretive on my spots (just like fishing), that's why your probably not getting responses. Look for areas that show no sign of man (cars, atvs, etc) I would start there. Good luck

[monstermoose78]

Judy's Cafe is great for breakfast in Two Habors

[gp13581]

I don't understand the lack of passing along some ideas or even areas to key in on considering only 35 permits given out. Any way I appreciate the dining options and advice on the hunt. I'll let you know how we do.

[monstermoose78]

Never hunted the parks I hunt at our cabin near Grand Marais sorry.

[gp13581]

Day 1. Hit a doe. Tracked it til we jumped it. Going to let lay tonight and track again. Saw a couple more. No other shots.

[nofishfisherman]

I don't understand the lack of passing along some ideas or even areas to key in on considering only 35 permits given out. Any way I appreciate the dining options and advice on the hunt. I'll let you know how we do.

Given they only hand out 35 permits I'm guessing there just aren't many people that have hunted the area so not many people who have the info you are looking for.

Regardless I bet it was an interesting hunt with some interesting terrain and nice scenery.

[gp13581]

Great weekend hunting the state park. Stayed at Camp 61 in Beaver Bay. Very nice motel with attached restaurant. If you are in the area hunting, I would highly recommend. It was nice having food and room in same place. Hunting was good. My son experienced sunrise over superior and with the cold weather the fog and clouds over the water were spectacular. Sunday, we got a nice big doe and a yearling male and missed on two others. There are definitely deer in the park. Terrain was amazing and with all the birch trees it was neat to see. Going up and over the ridges was a real workout. Key was finding a ridge to sit on overlooking natural funnels between the ridges. Seemed to be more sign on southern end of the park. More hunters too but I think that kept them moving. Great weekend spent with my son and my friend.