MN Hunting Seasons & Public Land

Minnesota Hunting

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.

960 Seasons3 Species

Seasons by Species

Bear

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
DPA 100RifleSep 1Oct 12
DPA 101RifleSep 1Oct 12
DPA 102RifleSep 1Oct 12
DPA 103RifleSep 1Oct 12
DPA 104RifleSep 1Oct 12
DPA 105RifleSep 1Oct 12

+ 154 more Bear seasons

Deer

GMUWeaponSeasonHarvestPublic
DPA 100ArcherySep 13Dec 31
DPA 100RifleNov 8Nov 23
DPA 100MuzzleloaderNov 29Dec 14
DPA 101ArcherySep 13Dec 31
DPA 101RifleNov 8Nov 23
DPA 101MuzzleloaderNov 29Dec 14

+ 34 more Deer seasons

Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:

Minnesota Official Hunting Regulations →

View Minnesota on the map

See GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Minnesota on our interactive hunting map.

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