Minnesota · 2026–27 Edition
Minnesota Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in Minnesota, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Minnesota Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Minnesota Deer season dates →Minnesota Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Minnesota Dove season dates →Minnesota Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
Minnesota Duck season dates →Minnesota Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
Minnesota Turkey season dates →Minnesota Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
Minnesota Bear season dates →Minnesota Elk Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
Minnesota Elk season dates →Minnesota Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
Minnesota Pheasant season dates →Minnesota Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Minnesota Squirrel season dates →Minnesota Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
Minnesota Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A Minnesota hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits Minnesota Department of Natural Resources requires beyond a hunting license.