Minnesota Hunting Seasons

See our comprehensive list of hunting seasons for animals of all types and all areas of Minnesota. We’ve made it easier than ever to find the dates you can hunt, length of the season, what type of hunting is allowed and other important details. Plus, check out hunting resources and direct links to Minnesota state resources.

Minnesota Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

  • September 13 – December 31, 2025

Youth Firearms Deer Hunt

  • October 11–12, 2025

Muzzleloader Season

  • November 1–12, 2025

Firearms Season (Regular)

  • November 8–23, 2025

Late Firearms Antlerless Season

  • December 1–31, 2025 (selected permit areas; antlerless license required)

Minnesota Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Fall Turkey

  • September 13 – October 31, 2025 (archery); October 1–31, 2025 (firearms; permit required)

Spring Youth Turkey

  • April 11–13, 2026

Spring Turkey – Early Season

  • April 16 – May 4, 2026

Spring Turkey – Regular Season

  • May 5–31, 2026

Minnesota Pheasant & Grouse 2025-2026

Pheasant Season

  • October 11 – January 4, 2026 (Regular Zone); October 18 – January 4, 2026 (Northwest Zone)

Ruffed Grouse Season

  • September 13, 2025 – January 4, 2026

For complete regulations, visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Minnesota Deer Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Archery Season

  • Archery: September 13 – December 31, 2025
  • Youth/Early Antlerless: October 15 – 18, 2025 (select Deer Permit Areas)

Firearms (Rifle) Season

Dates vary by zone:

  • 100 Series Zones (Northern Minnesota): November 7 – 22, 2025
  • 200/300 A Zones (Central & Southern): November 7 – 15, 2025
  • 300 B Zones (Late Southern): November 21 – 29, 2025

Muzzleloader Season

  • Muzzleloader (Statewide): November 28 – December 13, 2025

Minnesota Turkey Hunting Seasons 2025-2026

Spring Turkey 2026

  • Spring Turkey: Opens April 15, 2026 (multiple permit periods)

Fall Turkey 2025

  • Fall Turkey: September 13 – October 31, 2025 (varies by permit area)

Note: A significant regulatory update for 2026 — the Legislature repealed the shotgun zone, effective for the 2026 deer season. Crossbow use has also been extended throughout the entire archery calendar through June 30, 2026. Always verify zone-specific regulations with the Minnesota DNR before heading afield.

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Interactive Minnesota Hunting Season Discovery

Use the forms below to filter by game, type of hunting, time of year, bag / tag limits and much more. We’ve gone through the state of Minnesota Hunting Seasons’s hunting season data and simplified it so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Please note, that information realated Minnesota state hunting is subject to change so be sure to check the state resources linked below the table before heading out to hunt.

Minnesota Hunting Seasons & Requirements

For the most accurate information on Minnesota Hunting Seasons, along with the state’s requirements for tag and bag limits, it’s a good idea to check with the Minnesota DNR.  We’ve provided their contact information below, along with links to helpful resources, including licensing.

Minnesota DNR

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4040

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