Hunting in Minnesota
Everything you need to hunt legally in Minnesota. Access shooting hours calculators, season dates, bag limits, license costs, and hunter education requirements all in one place.
Quick Facts
Digital License
Accepted in field
License Year
March 1 - February 28/29
Wildlife Agency
MN DNR
Draw System
random points
Updated: January 2026
Minnesota Hunting Tools
Free calculators and lookup tools to help you hunt legally in Minnesota.
Shooting Hours Calculator
30 minutes before sunrise
Calculate legal shooting times in Minnesota based on your exact location and date. Know exactly when you can start and stop hunting.
Season Dates Finder
5 species tracked
Find all Minnesota hunting season dates by species and method. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, and more with archery, rifle, and muzzleloader dates.
License Cost Calculator
From $25 resident
Compare Minnesota hunting license prices for residents and non-residents. Find the best value licenses and required permits.
Bag Limits Lookup
15 species covered
Minnesota bag limits by species. Daily limits, possession limits, and season limits for deer, turkey, waterfowl, and small game.
Hunter Education Requirements
Online courses accepted
Minnesota hunter education requirements. Find out if you need certification, available exemptions, and approved course providers.
Complete License Guide
All license types & pricing
Detailed guide to all Minnesota hunting and fishing licenses, draw systems, official app info, and state-specific requirements.
Minnesota License Costs
Compare resident and non-resident hunting license prices for 2026.
| License Type | Resident | Non-Res |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Small Game | $22.00 | $104.00 |
| Resident Fishing | $25.00 | $51.00 |
| Sports License | $40.00 | N/A |
| Deer License | $34.00 | $165.00 |
Minnesota Hunting Seasons
Upcoming and current hunting seasons in Minnesota.
Deer
Archery
Sep 13
to Dec 31
Deer
Rifle
Nov 8
to Nov 23
Deer
Muzzleloader
Nov 29
to Dec 14
Turkey
Apr 15
to May 31
Bear
Sep 1
to Oct 13
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
MN DNR
Digital License Info: Digital licenses available through MN DNR online system and can be stored on mobile devices.
Hunter Education
Minnesota requirements
Neighboring States
Hunting resources for states near Minnesota.
Store Your Minnesota License in Hunter Passport
Keep your MN hunting and fishing licenses alongside all your other states. Works completely offline, displays instantly to game wardens.