News and notes from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Turkey hunters can now buy licenses for the spring 2026 season through the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Licenses may be purchased online (mndnr.gov/buyalicense), by phone at 888-6654236 or in person at approved vendors (mndnr.gov/licenses/agents. html) throughout the state.
Interested individuals can hunt statewide after buying an adult firearms license for any season (A-F), or buying an archery license. Crossbows are allowed for any person using a valid firearms or archery license. Hunters with an archery license may hunt April 15 to May 31. Hunters age 17 and under may purchase a reduced-cost license (free for hunters 12 and under), and may hunt April 15 to May 31. Dates for adult firearms turkey seasons A-F are listed on the Minnesota DNR turkey hunting webpage (mndnr.gov/hunting/turkey).
