Minnesota offers diverse hunting from boreal forests to tallgrass prairies, with excellent white-tailed deer, waterfowl, wild turkey, and ruffed grouse opportunities across millions of acres of public land.
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA 100 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DPA 101 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DPA 102 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DPA 103 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DPA 104 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DPA 105 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — |
+ 154 more Bear seasons
| GMU | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA 100 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DPA 100 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DPA 100 | Muzzleloader | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| DPA 101 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DPA 101 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DPA 101 | Muzzleloader | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
+ 34 more Deer seasons
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
Minnesota Official Hunting Regulations →See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Minnesota on our interactive hunting map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.