Minnesota Deer Season 2026-28
Minnesota deer season dates start with Sep 19-Dec 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Minnesota's listed 2026-28 firearm deer season runs Nov 7-15, 2026.
Archery White-tailed Deer opens Sep 19, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
Youth White-tailed Deer opens Oct 15, 2026 and closes Oct 18, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Minnesota DNR.
Deer
15 listed rowsWhite-tailed Deer
Archery
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Youth
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Early Antlerless
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Season A)
Zone: 200 & 300 Series permit areas
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Season A)
Zone: 100 Series permit areas
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Season B)
Zone: 300 Series permit areas
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Archery
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Youth
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Early Antlerless
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Season A)
Zone: 200 & 300 Series permit areas
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Season A)
Zone: 100 Series permit areas
White-tailed Deer
Firearm (Season B)
Zone: 300 Series permit areas
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Deer
Muzzleloader
Zone: Statewide
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Minnesota Deer Season FAQ
When does deer season open in Minnesota?
September 19, 2026 is the earliest listed deer opener in Minnesota — archery white-tailed deer runs Sep 19-Dec 31, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Minnesota DNR.
What are the 2026-28 deer season dates in Minnesota?
Minnesota lists 15 deer season windows: Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 19-Dec 31, 2026); Youth White-tailed Deer (Oct 15-18, 2026); Early Antlerless White-tailed Deer (Oct 15-18, 2026); Firearm (Season A) White-tailed Deer (Nov 7-15, 2026); Firearm (Season A) White-tailed Deer (Nov 7-22, 2026); Firearm (Season B) White-tailed Deer (Nov 21-29, 2026); Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer (Nov 28-Dec 13, 2026); Archery White-tailed Deer (Sep 18-Dec 31, 2027); and more. Always verify against Minnesota DNR before hunting.
Are there different deer seasons in Minnesota?
Yes — Minnesota lists separate deer seasons for Archery White-tailed Deer, Youth White-tailed Deer, Early Antlerless White-tailed Deer, Firearm (Season A) White-tailed Deer, Firearm (Season B) White-tailed Deer, Muzzleloader White-tailed Deer. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Minnesota DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt deer in Minnesota?
Yes. Minnesota generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and deer hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Minnesota DNR.