Hunting AMA's

Not just for fancy trout fisherman... 

Sometimes they're called FMA's. 

Aquatic Management Areas or AMA's are usually shoreline or other wetland habitats that are managed by the local fisheries department. AMA's OR FMA's are other types on public lands in Minnesota that are open to public use. Often, because of their odd shapes and small sizes, they are too commonly overlooked as a viable hunting spot. I think that's a big mistake.

You do have to check every AMA or FMA for specific rules regarding hunting as some only allow for easement or fishing. It will say on the sign which identifies the AMA if you can or cannot hunt on that particular part or area. And remember, you can look it up on the handy Recreation Compass Tool or call the DNR during office hours.

The General Scope: Hunting on the AMA is alot like hunting a refuge for WMA,  packing your hunting stuff (blinds, stands, boat, etc..) with you in and out every day. You cannot leave it out overnight. 

Official Rules https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/6270.0200/

Don't let stricter rules discourage you from hunting out on an AMA. In fact, I'd argue that it should be a motivation. The harder the hunt, the lesser hunters. I've hunted on AMA's and find that they usually are not heavily trafficked.

Just last weekend I scouted out two separate AMA's in central Minnesota and was pleasantly suprised when I bumped into turkeys at the first one and found mushrooms and deer at the second. 

Look closely

This type of mushroom is called "Chicken of the Woods"