Minnesota Hunting License, Tags & Hunter Education
Resident, non-resident, senior, youth, and lifetime hunting fees, tags and stamps, trapping licenses, and hunter safety requirements for Minnesota. Checked 2026-11-12.
Hunting Licenses (16)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Individual Small Game | Resident | $23.00 | 18-64 | Official page |
| Resident Deer Firearm | Resident | $35.00 | 18+ | Official page |
| Resident Deer Archery | Resident | $35.00 | 18+ | Official page |
| Resident Muzzleloader Deer | Resident | $35.00 | 18+ | Official page |
| Resident 72-Hour Small Game | Resident | $20.00 | 18-64 | Official page |
| Resident Youth Small Game (16-17) | Resident | $6.00 | 16-17 | Official page |
| Resident Youth Firearm Deer (13-17) | Resident | $6.00 | 13-17 | Official page |
| Resident Youth Archery Deer (13-17) | Resident | $6.00 | 13-17 | Official page |
| Resident Youth Muzzleloader Deer (13-17) | Resident | $6.00 | 13-17 | Official page |
| Nonresident Small Game | Non-resident | $103.00 | 18+ | Official page |
| Nonresident 72-Hour Small Game | Non-resident | $76.00 | 18+ | Official page |
| Nonresident Deer Firearm | Non-resident | $186.00 | 18+ | Official page |
| Nonresident Deer Archery | Non-resident | $186.00 | 18+ | Official page |
| Nonresident Muzzleloader Deer | Non-resident | $186.00 | 18-999 | Official page |
| Nonresident Youth Small Game (16-17) | Non-resident | $6.00 | 16-17 | Official page |
| Resident Hunting Lifetime | Resident | Not shown | age-based | Official page |
Tags, Stamps & Permits (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Duck Stamp | Resident & Non-resident | $28.00 | 16-999 | Official page |
| Walleye Stamp Validation | Resident | $5.00 | na | Official page |
| Sturgeon Tag | Resident | $5.00 | 0-999 | Official page |
| Nonresident Disease Management Deer Permit | Non-resident | $2.50 | na | Official page |
| Resident Muzzleloader Deer Zone Change | Resident | $6.00 | 18-999 | Official page |
Trapping Licenses (4)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Regular Trapping | Resident | $24.00 | 18-64 | Official page |
| Resident Senior Trapping | Resident | $12.50 | 65+ | Official page |
| Resident Youth Trapping | Resident | $6.00 | 13-17 | Official page |
| Nonresident Trapping | Non-resident | $85.00 | 0-999 | Official page |
Hunter Education Requirements (1)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Education | Resident & Non-resident | Not shown | age-based (see page) | Official page |
Free, Senior, Veteran & Disability Exemptions (5)
| License / Permit | Residency | Fee | Eligibility & Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resident Senior Citizens Small Game | Resident | $14.50 | 65+ | Official page |
| Disabled Veteran Small Game | Resident | Free ($0.00) | disabled veteran | Official page |
| Disabled Veteran Deer Firearm | Resident | Free ($0.00) | disabled veteran | Official page |
| Disabled Veteran Deer Archery | Resident | Free ($0.00) | disabled veteran | Official page |
| Military Discharge Deer Firearm (and military on leave variants) | Resident | Free ($0.00) | military | Official page |
Next steps for Minnesota hunters
Check official Minnesota season dates before heading out, and stock up on tags/gear from licensed outfitters (Sportsman's Warehouse / Amazon Associates placeholder).