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Minnesota Hunting Resources
Updated: September 22, 2026
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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- Deer — Archerythru Dec 31
- Black Bear — Generalthru Oct 18
- Rabbit, Cottontail & Snowshoe Hare — Generalthru Feb 28
- Squirrel (Gray & Fox) — Generalthru Feb 28
- Grouse (Ruffed, Spruce, Hungarian, Partridge) — Generalthru Jan 3
- Mourning Dove — Generalthru Nov 29
- Sandhill Crane — Firearmsthru Oct 18
- Sharp-tailed Grouse — Firearmsthru Nov 30
- Bear — Generalthru Oct 18
- Woodcock — Statewidethru Nov 2
- Snipe — Statewidethru Nov 2
- Rail — Statewidethru Nov 2
- Squirrel — Statewidethru Feb 28
- Rabbit — Statewidethru Feb 28
- Crow — Statewide (Fall/Winter)thru Dec 31
Opening Soon
- Elk — Generalopens Sep 26
- Ducks, Coots, Mergansers — Generalopens Sep 26
- Duck — North Zoneopens Sep 26
- Duck — Central Zoneopens Sep 26
- Duck — South Zoneopens Sep 26
- Goose — North Zoneopens Sep 26
- Goose — Central Zoneopens Sep 26
- Goose — South Zoneopens Sep 26
- Waterfowl — North Zoneopens Sep 26
- Turkey — Fallopens Oct 3
- Pheasant — Generalopens Oct 10
- Deer — Youthopens Oct 15
- Deer — Early Antlerlessopens Oct 15
- Furbearer — Trappingopens Oct 24
- Deer — Firearmopens Nov 7
- Deer — Firearmopens Nov 7
- Deer — Firearmopens Nov 7
- Deer — Firearmsopens Nov 7
- Deer — Firearm (100 Series)opens Nov 7
- Deer — Firearm (200 & 300 Series A)opens Nov 7
Ending Soon
Nothing closing in the next 14 days.
Deer
ArcheryStatewide
Sep 19, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Firearm100 Series (northern Minnesota). Source: [Minnesota Deer Season 2026: Archery and Firearm Dates HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/deer/when-is-minnesota-deer-season)
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026Firearm200/300 A zones (central and southern areas). Source: [Minnesota Deer Season 2026: Archery and Firearm Dates HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/deer/when-is-minnesota-deer-season)
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Firearm300 B zones. Source: [Minnesota Deer Season 2026: Archery and Firearm Dates HuntWise](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/deer/when-is-minnesota-deer-season)
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026MuzzleloaderStatewide
Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026FirearmMetro deer management zone extends to Nov 29
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026FirearmsMetro deer management zone 601
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026YouthStatewide for youths 10-17
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Early AntlerlessOpen in specific permit areas only
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Firearm (100 Series)100 Series permit areas
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026Firearm (200 & 300 Series A)Season A for 200 and 300 Series
Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026Firearm (300 Series B)Season B for 300 Series
Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Black Bear
GeneralPermit areas and no-quota area. Baiting begins August 14. Source: [Minnesota 2026-28 Hunting Season Dates — HuntingSeason.com](https://huntingseason.com/states/minnesota)
Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Elk
GeneralEither Sex (Season A, C, E) and Antlerless (Season B, D, F). Source: [Guide to Minnesota Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-minnesota-hunting-seasons)
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026GeneralAntlerless (Season G). Source: [Guide to Minnesota Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-minnesota-hunting-seasons)
Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026Wild Turkey
GeneralSpring Period A. Source: [Guide to Minnesota Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-minnesota-hunting-seasons)
Apr 15, 2026 – Apr 21, 2026ArcherySpring Archery and Youth seasons. Source: [Guide to Minnesota Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-minnesota-hunting-seasons)
Apr 15, 2026 – May 31, 2026Rabbit, Cottontail & Snowshoe Hare
GeneralStatewide. Source: [Minnesota 2026-28 Hunting Season Dates — HuntingSeason.com](https://huntingseason.com/states/minnesota)
Sep 19, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Squirrel (Gray & Fox)
GeneralStatewide. Source: [Minnesota 2026-28 Hunting Season Dates — HuntingSeason.com](https://huntingseason.com/states/minnesota)
Sep 19, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Grouse (Ruffed, Spruce, Hungarian, Partridge)
GeneralStatewide. Source: [Guide to Minnesota Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-minnesota-hunting-seasons)
Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Pheasant
GeneralStatewide. Source: [Guide to Minnesota Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-minnesota-hunting-seasons)
Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Mourning Dove
GeneralStatewide. Source: [Guide to Minnesota Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-minnesota-hunting-seasons)
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026Teal
GeneralEarly Teal season, statewide. Source: [Guide to Minnesota Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-minnesota-hunting-seasons)
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
GeneralNorth Zone. Source: [Guide to Minnesota Hunting Seasons 2026](https://huntwise.com/field-guide/state-hunting-guide/the-guide-to-minnesota-hunting-seasons)
Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026Early Teal
FirearmsStatewide
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026StatewideShooting hours sunrise to sunset; hunters urged to be cautious around wild rice beds
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 9, 2026Early Goose
FirearmsStatewide
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026Duck
North ZoneIncludes ducks, coots, mergansers, and moorhens
Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026Central ZoneSplit season: Sept 26 - Oct 4, and Oct 10 - Nov 29
Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026South ZoneSplit season: Sept 26 - Oct 4, and Oct 17 - Dec 6
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 6, 2026Goose
North ZoneRegular goose season
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026Central ZoneSplit season: Sept 26 - Oct 4, and Oct 10 - Dec 30
Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026South ZoneSplit season: Sept 26 - Oct 4, and Oct 17 - Jan 6
Sep 26, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027Waterfowl
YouthStatewide Youth Waterfowl Weekend
Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026North Zone
Sep 26, 2026 – Nov 24, 2026Sandhill Crane
FirearmsNorthwest goose zone
Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Sharp-tailed Grouse
FirearmsNorthwest Zone
Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026Furbearer
TrappingSouth Furbearer Zone (Raccoon, red/gray fox, badger, opossum, weasels)
Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 15, 2027Bobcat
TrappingNorth Furbearer Zone
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027Furbearer ZoneNorth of I-94 and US Hwy 10 only
Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027Turkey
FallDesignated permit areas
Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026Bear
GeneralRequires lottery permit in quota areas; no-quota area rules apply elsewhere
Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Early Canada Goose
StatewideEarly September Canada Goose season
Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026Woodcock
StatewideStatewide
Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026Snipe
StatewideStatewide
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026Rail
StatewideVirginia and Sora rail
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026Squirrel
StatewideFox and Gray squirrel
Sep 19, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Rabbit
StatewideCottontail, Jackrabbit, and Snowshoe Hare
Sep 19, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Crow
Statewide (Fall/Winter)Split season: Sept 1 - Oct 31, and Dec 15 - Dec 31
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