Waterfowl Hunting

2013 Regulations

The 2013 Minnesota Waterfowl Hunting handbook is available online, at license agents and many area DNR offices.

August Canada Goose Management Action

Note: The following refuges are open for harvesting Canada geese during the August conservation action: Clay County, Evansville (Douglas County) and Harstad Slough (Stevens County).

Information

Migration and hunting reports

Oct. 3, 2013

PSA: Future hunters are relying on you. Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.

Stop the spread of aquatic invasive species

What you'll need

Buy your license - find license agents, get applications or purchase licenses by phone or the Internet.
HIP (Harvest Information Program) - certification necessary for hunting migratory birds.
Hunting & Trapping Regulations
2013 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations (1.8 MB)
Sunrise and sunset data

Seasons:

There are currently no event listings.

Hunting Seasons

DNR News

10/03/2013: Roseville artist wins 2014 pheasant stamp competition Full story

09/27/2013: DNR advises waterfowl hunters to avoid spreading invasive species Full story

09/24/2013: Grand Rapids area waterfowl season opener is average Full story

09/23/2013: Youth 15 and younger no longer need free small game license Full story

North Ottawa Flood Control Project
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Moist Soils & Shallow Lakes

The DNR intensively manages restored wetlands by keeping them dry during a portion of the summer growing season and flooding them during spring and fall. This creates shallow waters that ducks favor.

Learn about DNR's focus on wetland and waterfowl habitat »