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Take a youth deer hunting

A regular deer hunting license is all a youth 10-17 needs to participate in Minnesota’s statewide deer season from Thursday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 20. Get full details on the youth deer hunting page.

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Stay safe in the field

With hunting seasons on the horizon – or getting underway – now’s a good time to refamiliarize yourself with the basic tenets of safe firearms handling. And if you’re hunting on or near the water, please wear a life jacket!

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2024 hunting regulations available

Hunting regulations for 2024 are now available on the hunting pages of the DNR website. The current version of the regulations booklet and deer permit area map also are available for download. Regulations translated into Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish will be available later this fall.

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Funding for the Future

The 4 The Outdoors report shares findings from our exploration into the future of conservation and outdoor recreation in Minnesota. Read the full report and help us take action toward sustainable funding for the future.

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