Minnesota · 2026-27
Deer season in Minnesota
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Minnesota Deer
Dates checked against the Minnesota DNR regulations Aug 13, 2026.
Every Deer season, 2026-27
| Season | Zone | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Firearms Season A The 16-day season, mostly northern Minnesota. Look up your permit area on the DNR's deer permit area map. | 100-series permit areas | Nov 7 – Nov 22 |
| Firearms Season A The nine-day season. Look up your permit area on the DNR's deer permit area map. | 200-series permit areas | Nov 7 – Nov 15 |
| Firearms Seasons A & B Southeastern Minnesota hunts two nine-day blocks. | 300-series permit areas (southeast) | Nov 7 – Nov 15; Nov 21 – Nov 29 |
| Archery | Statewide | Sep 19 – Dec 31 |
| Muzzleloader | Statewide | Nov 28 – Dec 13 |
| Youth Deer Season | Statewide | Oct 15 – Oct 18 |