Deer hunting licenses now on sale in Minnesota

For anyone excited about deer hunting in Minnesota, licenses are now available to buy.

Licenses went on sale Friday, with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stating they’ve simplified how to buy one this year.

The DNR says the B-season license has been eliminated and the statewide license will be valid during both the statewide firearms A season and the late southeast B season.

Firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a Deer Permit Area (DPA) designated as antlerless permit lottery must buy their license by Sept. 4. The DNR adds that hunters who purchase their license by that date will automatically be entered into the lottery for the DPA or special hunt area they declare.

Another change is related to chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing. Self-service stations will be available in CWD management and surveillance zones during the opening week of firearms season, Nov. 8-10, and during CWD special hunts.

“We love getting ready for deer season each year. Many hunters prepare for time out in the forests and fields like it’s a major holiday,” said Paul Burr, acting big game program coordinator. “We’re reminding hunters to closely review the new hunting regulations and all the details that apply to them, so they’re ready to enjoy deer seasons.” 

Below are the dates for deer season in Minnesota this year:

Archery: Sept. 13 – Dec. 31

Youth and early anterless: Oct. 16-19

Firearms: Nov. 8 with various closing dates based on location

Muzzleloader Nov. 29 – Dec. 14

Late CWD (DPAs 605, 642, 643, 645, 646, 647, 648 and 649): Dec. 19-21

Click here for all information related to Minnesota deer hunting this year.

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