Deer Sep 13–Dec 31. Turkey Sep 27–May 31.
Minnesota hunting seasons cover 960 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and dpa.
Season data sourced from the Minnesota wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| DPA | 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 | — | — |
| DPA 102 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DPA 102 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DPA 102 | Muzzleloader | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| DPA 103 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DPA 103 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DPA 103 | Muzzleloader | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| DPA 104 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DPA 104 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DPA 104 | Muzzleloader | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| DPA 105 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DPA 105 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DPA 105 | Muzzleloader | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| DPA 106 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DPA 106 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DPA 106 | Muzzleloader | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
| DPA 107 | Archery | Sep 13 — Dec 31 | — | — |
| DPA 107 | Rifle | Nov 8 — Nov 23 | — | — |
| DPA 107 | Muzzleloader | Nov 29 — Dec 14 | — | — |
+ 456 more Deer seasons
| DPA | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA 100 | Shotgun | Sep 27 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| DPA 100 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DPA 101 | Shotgun | Sep 27 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| DPA 101 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DPA 102 | Shotgun | Sep 27 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| DPA 102 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
| DPA 103 | Shotgun | Sep 27 — Oct 26 | — | — |
| DPA 103 | Shotgun | Apr 15 — May 31 | — | — |
+ 312 more Turkey seasons
| DPA | 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 | — | — |
| DPA 106 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — |
| DPA 107 | Rifle | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — |
+ 152 more Bear seasons
Minnesota hunting season currently spans Sep 13 to Dec 31 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by dpa and weapon. This page lists 960 Minnesota season dates.
Minnesota offers hunting for 3 species, including White-tailed Deer, Waterfowl, Wild Turkey and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See DPA boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Minnesota on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Minnesota public land, license, and regulations.