Bear hunting season data across 160 GMUs in Minnesota. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPA 100 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 101 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 102 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 103 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 104 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 105 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 106 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 107 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 108 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 109 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 110 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 111 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 112 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 113 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 114 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 115 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 116 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 117 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 118 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 119 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 120 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 121 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 122 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 123 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
| DPA 124 | General | Sep 1 — Oct 12 | — | — | — |
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Minnesota has 160 bear seasons across 160 zones, split by weapon (Rifle). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best zones for bear in Minnesota depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Hunting in Canada? Explore Crown Land Maps, Hunting Seasons, Licence Guide, and Regulations for Canadian provinces.