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
✓ Verified SEP 19 2026
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2026–27 Edition
Archery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
Minnesota Deer season dates →Minnesota Dove Season
✓ Verified SEP 1 2026
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2026 Edition
Mourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
Minnesota Dove season dates →License & regulations
A Minnesota hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds (dove, duck) also need free HIP registration; waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Minnesota licenses & regulations — Minnesota Department of Natural Resources →