Minnesota Deer Hunter (MN DNR)
Are you deer hunting this season and haven’t purchased your license yet? If so, please buy your license early this season.
Buying that license early will help you avoid any last-minute delays and protect your hunting time. Consider making the purchase a couple weeks or even a month ahead of the firearms opener, so you can be confident you have everything ready to focus on deer hunting and enjoying the season.
The Minnesota DNR launched a new electronic license system in June. The new system is functioning well, but it is a bit different and users may find their first transaction takes a little more time as they acclimate. In addition, some individuals who had multiple records in the old system will require customer assistance from the DNR License Center to transfer their history and establish their account in the new system. That’s why we are encouraging hunters to leave plenty of time for their license purchase.
How to buy a license
There are three ways to buy a license (mobile app, online, or in person from a license agent) and three ways to carry it (paper, PDF, or stored in the app). Customers can access the system on the Minnesota DNR website or by searching “Minnesota DNR Licensing” in the Apple or Google app stores.
If you are buying a license in person, please ensure the place you want to buy it is selling licenses this year by checking this map of 2026 license agents.
Please also familiarize yourself with the updated deer hunting regulations including how to validate and register a harvest.
Hunting matters for conservation
While required for hunting, buying your license also matters for conservation. Your license purchase directly funds work to conserve and manage wildlife populations and habitats. License sales also support monitoring of season participation and deer harvest.
Thank you for buying your license, and for your patience as we implement this new way to purchase and use licenses. Best wishes for a safe and enjoyable deer season!
Comments