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MinnesotaDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Minnesota.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery/Crossbow Deer Season | Sep 19, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | archery_crossbow | |
| Muzzleloader Deer Season | Nov 28, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026 | muzzleloader |
Archery/Crossbow Deer Season: Crossbow now legal for ALL hunters in 2026 — no special permit required. Shotgun zone repealed.
Muzzleloader Deer Season: Statewide muzzleloader season.
100-Series Zones (Northern MN)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms Deer Season — North (100-Series Zones) | Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 | firearms |
Firearms Deer Season — North (100-Series Zones): Northern Minnesota 100-series permit areas. Longest gun season. Antlerless lottery deadline Sept 4, 2026.
200/300-A Zones (Central/South)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms Deer Season — Central/South (200/300-A Zones) | Nov 7, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 | firearms |
Firearms Deer Season — Central/South (200/300-A Zones): Central and southern 200/300-A permit areas — first firearm segment.
300-B Zones (Southern MN)
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firearms Deer Season — South Late (300-B Zones) | Nov 21, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 | firearms |
Firearms Deer Season — South Late (300-B Zones): Southern 300-B permit areas — late southern opportunity.
Whitetail Deer source: dnr.state.mn.us
Turkey
Select Permit Areas
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season | Oct 3, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | any |
Fall Turkey Season: Fall turkey in select permit areas only. 1 bird either sex.
Statewide — Period A
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period A | Apr 15, 2027 – Apr 21, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period A: Draw period. Youth/archery April 15 - May 31. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period B
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period B | Apr 22, 2027 – Apr 28, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period B: Spring turkey Period B. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period C
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period C | Apr 29, 2027 – May 5, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period C: Spring turkey Period C. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period D
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period D | May 6, 2027 – May 12, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period D: Spring turkey Period D. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period E
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period E | May 13, 2027 – May 19, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period E: Spring turkey Period E. bearded turkey only
Statewide — Period F
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey — Period F | May 20, 2027 – May 31, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey — Period F: Spring turkey Period F — final period. Extended through May 31. bearded turkey only
Turkey source: dnr.state.mn.us
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Minnesota state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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