| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Coyote | General · Year-round (unprotected) | Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027 |
| Mourning dove | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 |
| Crow | General · Fall Segment | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 |
| Snipe | General | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 16, 2026 |
| Black bear | General · Permit areas & no-quota area | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 |
| Black bear | Archery | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 |
| Black bear | Firearm | Sep 1, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 |
| Sandhill crane | General · Northwest Goose Zone | Sep 12, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 |
| Squirrel | General | Sep 19, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Cottontail rabbit | General · Cottontail | Sep 19, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Snowshoe hare | General | Sep 19, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 |
| Spruce grouse | General | Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
| Ruffed grouse | General | Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
| Gray partridge | General | Sep 19, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 |
| Deer | Archery | Sep 19, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Sharp-tailed grouse | General · Northwest Zone | Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Woodcock | General | Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026 |
| Geese | General · Regular Season (split) · South Zone | Sep 26, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027 |
| Geese | General · Regular Season (split) · Central Zone | Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 |
| Geese | General · Regular Season · North Zone | Sep 26, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Waterfowl | Sep 26, 2026 – TBD |
Data verified 1 month ago against official Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Black bear | Lottery | May 7, 2027 |
| Deer | Youth Hunt Application | Aug 20, 2027 |
| Deer | Antlerless and Special Hunt Lottery | Sep 9, 2027 |
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