Hunting in Minnesota

Hunting for grouse in the Grand Rapids area

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Challenging and fulfilling, hunting is a big tradition throughout Minnesota. Hunters visit during the firearms season for everything from deer and small game to upland birds and waterfowl. The state’s varied biomes provide incredible habitats for thriving populations of animals across more than 11 million acres.

If you’re planning a Minnesota hunting trip, make sure to research the necessary permits and licenses through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Deer at the Superior Forest Scenic Byway

Hunting Deer

Minnesota’s thriving deer population affords hunters an incredible 150,000 to 200,000 available to be hunted annually. From open grasslands and prairies to deciduous forests and luscious lakes, there are plenty of stunning sites for deer hunting.

Hunting Birds

Whether you’re hunting pheasant, grouse, duck or other species of birds, Minnesota is the place to head for some of the best bird-hunting habitat around.

Hunting Turkey

Experience an eastern wild turkey hunt in the northern wilds of the Midwest! These birds are increasingly common throughout much of Minnesota and can be hunted across a variety of landscapes.

Hunting in Minnesota

Game On

Hunting Deer

Hunting Birds

Hunting Turkey

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