License: resident $15.50 · nonresident $102.00. Species tags and permits are extra — see each section below.
White-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Archery | Sep 13 | Dec 31 | OTC |
| Firearms (Statewide) | Nov 7 | Nov 22 | OTC |
| Firearms (Late SE) | Nov 23 | Dec 1 | OTC |
| Muzzleloader | Nov 29 | Dec 14 | OTC |
Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring Youth/Apprentice | Apr 24 | Apr 26 | Draw |
| Spring (Regular) | May 1 | May 17 | Draw |
| Fall Archery | Sep 12 | Sep 27 | OTC |
Black Bear Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Bear Season | Sep 1 | Oct 12 | Draw |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Oct 31 | HIP |
Ruffed Grouse Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Rooster Season | Oct 11 | Jan 4 | OTC |
| Regular Season | Sep 13 | Mar 30 | License |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Sep 27 | Dec 1 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 4 | Dec 17 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with MN Dept of Natural Resources before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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