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Regulations Updated Jan 29, 2026

Minnesota Hunter Education

Min age 11 • Online + field day • Free.

Minnesota Hunter Education Requirements

Minnesota: min age 11, online plus field day, Free.

MN requirements Online accepted Field day required Free
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Minnesota certification snapshot

2 exemptions, 3 approved providers

Minimum Age
11+
Cost
Free
Duration
12-14 hours
Format
Online + Field

Online Course

Accepted

In-Person Session

Required

Field Day

Required

Minnesota exemptions

2 categoryies qualify

  • Born before January 1, 1980
  • Active military with valid hunting license from another state

Reciprocity

Accepts hunter education certificates from all US states.

Approved providers in Minnesota

3 options accepted by MN

Minnesota DNR
Hunter-Ed.com
Kalkomey

See how online courses work for cost, format, and approval rules across providers.

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Minnesota hunter ed notes

State-specific guidance from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

After the online classroom portion is done, expect a mandatory field day. Minnesota also separately requires trapper education for trapping licenses — a rule that catches plenty of out-of-staters off guard.

Official Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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Course requirements and reciprocity rules are set by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Verify before enrolling.

Last verified: January 2026

Minnesota Hunter Education FAQ

Specific questions about Minnesota certification.

Who is exempt from hunter education in Minnesota?

The following groups are exempt: Born before January 1, 1980; Active military with valid hunting license from another state.

How does Minnesota treat out-of-state hunter education certificates?

Accepts hunter education certificates from all US states.

What else should I know about hunter education in Minnesota?

After the online classroom portion is done, expect a mandatory field day. Minnesota also separately requires trapper education for trapping licenses — a rule that catches plenty of out-of-staters off guard.

Background: online course options · multi-state reciprocity.

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