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Title: Hunting and Trapping Licenses
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Description: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Subject: Hunting
Trapping
Creation Date: 9/11/2008 2:13:51 PM
Modification Date: 9/15/2025 7:33:07 AM
Audience: Hold Application URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/online-sales.html
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Review Hunting licenses

ID number required:
Electronic License System (ELS) requires that Minnesota residents 21 years of age and older furnish a driver's license number or public safety identification number as proof of residency. Minnesota residents who do not have one of these identification numbers must obtain one before purchasing a hunting, fishing or other license from the DNR.

Minnesota Residency Requirements:
In order to qualify as a resident, an individual must have maintained a legal residence in the state for at least 60 days prior to applying for or purchasing a license. Anyone 21 years of age or older, must possess a current Minnesota Driver's License or a current Minnesota Public Safety ID.

Stamps and Licenses:
The actual pictorial stamp is not required for trout/salmon fishing or for hunting. Hunters and anglers are required to purchase the terminal-issued stamp endorsement. Pictorial stamp may be purchased for an additional $.75.

See:

Hunting and Trapping

Hunting and Trapping Regulations

Contact the MN Dept. of Natural Resources Information Center at 651-296-6157 or 888-646-6367 or refer to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

Refer to the Hunting license lottery result

For more detailed information Contact the DNR

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See Requirements or refer to Hunting licenses

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HUNTING LICENSES

Note: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will collect your Social Security Number when you apply for a non-commercial hunting or fishing license.
Commercial licenses applications require a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), MN Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number. Commercial licenses are issued at the DNR license center
Price does not include any additional fees charged ($1.00 agent fee)

Hunting licenses are valid from March 1 through February 28 of the following year:

	License Name	Type	Fee
	Apprentice Hunter Validation	Both	$3.50
Description: Enables an individual who is normally required to have a Firearms Safety (FAS) Certificate, but does not have one, to try hunting two license                 years in a lifetime under the supervision of a licensed adult hunter.                 More information: Apprentice hunter validation
	Bear - lottery application	Residents	$4
Description: Application to be entered in drawing for the bear lottery. Must designate area at time of application. Chance of success will depend on hunters                 preference points. Can apply for preference only by selecting Area 99. Application not available until early April of the current year.
	Bear - lottery application	Non-Residents	$4
Description: Bear license is available to nonresidents who were successful in the bear drawing. Hunter must be 10 years of age or older prior to hunting. The                 bag limit is one bear per season in the quota areas .Application not available until early April of the current year.
	Bear - Lottery License 13 to 17	Residents	$5
Description: Valid for Hunters age 13-17 who were successful in the lottery bear drawing. See Hunting Regulations.
	Bear - military/on leave	Residents	Free
Description: A no-charge bear license is available for residents who have maintained legal residency in MN and who are serving in the US Military and                 stationed outside the state. They must present official leave papers.
	Bear - no quota	Residents	$44
Description: Valid for Hunters age 18 and older. THIS IS NOT THE LOTTERY BEAR LICENSE. This license does not require a hunter to be selected in the                 lottery. Valid for the no quota area only.
	Bear - no quota	Non-Residents	$230
Description: Valid for Hunters age 10 and older. THIS IS NOT THE LOTTERY BEAR LICENSE. This license does not require a hunter to be selected in the                 lottery. Valid for the no quota areas only.
	Bear - youth lottery 10 to 12	Residents	Free
Description: Valid for Hunters age 10-12 who were successful in the lottery bear drawing. See Hunting Regulations.
	Bear - youth lottery 13 to 17	Non-Residents	$5
Description: Valid for Hunters age 13-17 who were successful in the lottery bear drawing. See Hunting Regulations.
	Bear - youth no quota 10 to 12	Residents	Free
Description: Valid for Hunters age 10-12. THIS IS NOT THE LOTTERY BEAR LICENSE. This license does not require a hunter to be selected in the lottery.                 See Hunting Regulations
	Bear - youth no quota 13 to 17	Non-Residents	$5
Description: Valid for Hunters age 13-17. THIS IS NOT THE LOTTERY BEAR LICENSE. This license does not require a hunter to be selected in the lottery.                 See Hunting Regulations
	Bear - youth no quota 13 to 17	Residents	$5
Description: Valid for Hunters age 13-17. THIS IS NOT THE LOTTERY BEAR LICENSE. This license does not require a hunter to be selected in the lottery.                 See Hunting Regulations.
	Bear - youth surplus 10 to 12	Residents	Free
Description: Valid only for residents age 10 to 12. See Hunting Regulations.
	Bear - youth surplus 13 to 17	Non-Residents	$5
Description: Valid only for non-residents age 13 to 17. See Hunting Regulations.
	Bear - youth surplus 13 to 17	Residents	$5
Description: Valid only for residents age 13 to 17. See Hunting Regulations.
	Bear – license	Residents	$44
Description: Bear license is available to residents who were successful in the bear drawing. Hunter must be 18 years of age or older prior to hunting. The bag                 limit is one bear per season in the quota areas.
	Bear – license	Non-Residents	$230
Description: Bear license is available to nonresidents who were successful in the bear drawing. Hunter must be 10 years of age or older prior to hunting. The                 bag limit is one bear per season in the quota areas.
	Bear – surplus	Residents	$44
Description: Residents may purchase a un-sold lottery permit that was not purchased by a lottery winner.
	Bear – surplus	Non-Residents	$230
Description: Non-residents may purchase a un-sold lottery permit that was not purchased by a lottery winner.
	Deer - antlerless lottery	Both	Free
Description: Antlerless permits for firearm deer licenses are issued through a preference drawing only for the lottery areas. Lottery applications are not                 needed for managed or intensive areas. Application for this preference drawing is part of the purchase of firearms deer license or with this transaction if                 firearms deer license had already been purchased without applying for an antlerless permit.
	Deer - antlerless surplus lottery	Both	Free
Description: Antlerless surplus lottery will be available in October. Customer(s) will be required to have a valid deer license in order to applied for surplus                 anterless lottery.
	Deer - bonus firearm/ archery/muzzleloader	Non-Residents	$91
Description: Available for hunters to purchase bonus permits to take antlerless deer in certain areas. Bonus permits valid for archery, muzzleloader or                 firearms, but must have the appropriate regular license for the area, season, and method they are using. See Hunting Regulations.
	Deer - bonus firearm/archery/muzzleloader	Residents	$18
Description: Available for hunters to purchase bonus permits to take antlerless deer in certain areas. Bonus permits valid for archery, muzzleloader or                 firearms, but must have the appropriate regular license for the area, season, and method they are using. See Hunting Regulations.
	Deer - Camp Ripley hunt A application	Both	$14
Description: Application for a special archery hunt held at Camp Ripley for the first hunting period. Valid for resident and non-resident, but may only apply for                 one hunt period. See Hunting Regulations for Camp Ripley Bow Hunt for hunting period dates. Applications are available in July.
	Deer - Camp Ripley hunt B application	Both	$14
Description: Application for a special archery hunt held at Camp Ripley for the second hunting period. Valid for resident and non-resident, but may only apply                 for one hunt period. See Hunting Regulations for Camp Ripley Bow Hunt for hunting period dates. Applications are available in July.
	Deer - Disease Management	Both	$1.50
Description: Valid for hunters age 10 and older who are interested in hunting in any chronic wasting disease area. These tags can be used instead of bonus                 permits to take antlerless deer in CWD 600-series permit areas but only during special hunts in DPAs 679 and 684.                 More information: Chronic wasting disease information
	Deer - Early Antlerless	Non-Residents	$45
Description: Hunters must hunt in one of the 25 open deer permit areas listed above and your deer license must match the weapon you plan to use during the                 season. Hunters are not required to obtain an early-antlerless permit to participate if you use: Firearms  Firearm deer license Archery equipment  Archery deer license Muzzleloader  Muzzleloader deer license Crossbow  Firearm or archery deer license                 More information: Early antlerless season deer hunt
	Deer - Early Antlerless	Residents	$8.50
Description: Hunters must hunt in one of the 25 open deer permit areas listed above and your deer license must match the weapon you plan to use during the                 season. Hunters are not required to obtain an early-antlerless permit to participate if you use: Firearms  Firearm deer license Archery equipment  Archery deer license Muzzleloader  Muzzleloader deer license Crossbow  Firearm or archery deer license                 More information: Early antlerless season deer hunt
	Deer - license upgrades season change	Both	Varies
Description: See regulations for more information
	Deer - military archery/on leave	Residents	Free
Description: This is a free license for a resident that is in the armed forces of the United States, stationed outside the state, and home on leave. Proof of MN                 residency and official leave papers must be carried while hunting.
	Deer - military discharged archery	Residents	Free
Description: This is a free license for residents who have served at any time during the preceding 24 months in federal active service outside the United                 States and have been discharged from active service. Proof of MN residency and official discharge papers must be carried while hunting/fishing.
	Deer - military discharged firearm	Residents	Free
Description: This is a free license for residents who have served at any time during the preceding 24 months in federal active service outside the United                 States and have been discharged from active service. Proof of MN residency and official discharge papers must be carried while hunting/fishing.
	Deer - military discharged muzzleloader	Residents	Free
Description: This is a free license for resident who have served at any time during the preceding 24 months in federal active service outside the United States                 and have been discharged from active service. Proof of MN residency and official discharge papers must be carried while hunting/fishing.
	Deer - military firearm/on leave	Residents	Free
Description: This is a free license for a resident that is in the armed forces of the United States, stationed outside the state, and home on leave. Proof of MN                 residency and official leave papers must be carried while hunting.
	Deer - military muzzleloader/on leave	Residents	Free
Description: This is a free license for a resident that is in the armed forces of the United States, stationed outside the state, and home on leave. Proof of MN                 residency and official leave and/or discharge papers must be carried while hunting.
	Deer - muzzleloader license	Residents	$34
Description: Valid for hunters age 18 and older. License is either-sex in managed or intensive areas. Must apply for antlerless permits in lottery areas.
	Deer - muzzleloader license	Non-Residents	$185
Description: Valid for hunters age 18 and older. License is either-sex in managed or intensive areas. Must apply for antlerless permits in lottery areas.
	Deer - youth 10 to 12 (archery/firearm/muzzleloader)	Both	Free
Description: Youth archery/firearm/muzzleloader license for ages 10 through 12 years of age. No fee.
	Deer - youth 13 to 17 (archery/ firearm/ muzzleloader)	Residents	$5
Description: Valid only for residents age 13 to age 17 as of their respective deer season. See Hunting Regulations-Deer Archery, Youth Deer License.
	Deer - youth 13 to 17 (archery/ firearm/ muzzloader)	Non-Residents	$5
Description: Valid only for non-residents age 13 to age 17 as of the opening day of the archery deer season. See Hunting Regulations-Deer Archery, Youth                 Deer License.
	Deer – archery	Residents	$34
Description: Valid for resident age 18 and older. See Hunting Regulations-Deer Archery.
	Deer – archery	Non-Residents	$185
Description: Valid for non-residents age 18 and older. See Hunting Regulations-Deer Archery.
	Deer – firearm	Non-Residents	$185
Description: Valid for hunters age 18 and older. Hunter may purchase either a statewide (A) or a late southeast (B) season license. License is valid for either                 sex deer in any managed or intensive area or in a lottery area if successful in the lottery.
	Deer – firearm	Residents	$34
Description: Valid for hunters age 18 and older. Hunter may purchase either a statewide (A) or a late southeast (B) season license. License is valid for either                 sex deer in any managed or intensive area or in a lottery area if successful in the lottery.
	Disability permit - crossbow for taking big game or turkey	Residents	Free
Description: See regulations for more information or download application.                 More information: APPLICATION AND DISABILITY PERMIT Take Certain Big & Small Game with a Crossbow
	Disability permit - hunt from standing motor vehicle	Residents	Free
Description: See regulations for more information or download application.                 More information: Application for Disability License HUNT FROM STANDING MOTOR VEHICLE
	Disability permit - muzzleloader with a non-magnifying scope	Residents	Free
Description: See regulations for more information or download application.
	Disabled Veteran Deer License (archer/firearm/muzzleloader)	Residents	Free
Description: Free deer license to resident veterans with proof of a 100 percent service-connected disability. Eligible for one free deer license per season. See                 Regulations for more information.
	Disabled Veteran License (small game)	Residents	Free
Description: Free small game license to resident veterans with proof of a 100 percent service-connected disability. State stamps not required but Federal                 Duck Stamp is required to hunt waterfowl. See Regulations for more information.
	Duplicate licenses	Both	Varies
Description: Duplicate licenses can be purchased at all ELS license locations and the DNR License Center in St. Paul except Duplicate permanent licenses                 may only be purchased at the DNR License Center.
	Duplicate safety card – firearm	Residents	$3.50
Description: Customer must have completed a hunter safety course and have the verification on their customer record. Customers can contact the firearms                 safety headquarters at 1-800-366-8917 for more information about firearms safety training.
	Elk - lottery application	Residents	$4
Description: Application for residents age 10 and older. May apply individually or as a party of two.
	Federal Duck Stamp	Both	$27.50
Description: An electronically-issued federal duck stamp is required for all migratory bird hunters age 16 and older. It is valid for the entire duck season. The                 validation can be purchased at any license vendor or online. Pictorial stamps will be mailed to purchasers after March 10.
	Furbearer/Racoon/Bobcat	Non-Residents	$183
Description: Valid for non-resident hunting of raccoon and bobcat. A non-resident small game license is also required. See Hunting Regulations-Small Game.
	Landowner Deer License	Both	Free
Description: See regulations for more information.
	Lifetime Archery deer renewal	Residents	Free
Description: A lifetime archery deer hunter is required to have this annual archery license which will be issued at no charge to hunt during the archery deer                 season.
	Lifetime firearms deer renewal	Residents	Free
Description: Free annual firearms deer license renewal for lifetime firearms deer license holders. Lottery application is not needed in managed or intensive                 areas. Antlerless permit drawing application can be made as part of license purchase or license renewal prior to drawing deadline. See Hunting Regulations-                Deer Firearms.                 More information: Lifetime license information
	Lifetime Muzzleloader deer renewal	Residents	Free
Description: A lifetime firearm deer license holder is required to have this annual muzzleloader deer license which will be issued at no charge to hunt during                 the muzzleloader season.
	Lifetime NR Angling/Small Game	Non-Residents	Varies
Description: Lifetime license are available for certain hunting and fishing activities and must initially be applied for through the DNR. You may purchase a                 lifetime license yourself or as a gift for someone else.                 More information: Nonresident lifetime licenses
	Lifetime Resident Angling/Deer/Small Game/Spearing/Sports	Residents	Varies
Description: Lifetime license are available for certain hunting and fishing activities and must initially be applied for through the DNR. You may purchase a                 lifetime license yourself or as a gift for someone else.                 More information: Lifetime licenses
	Lifetime small game renewal	Residents	Free
Description: Free annual small game renewal for lifetime small game license holder. Requests HIP survey information. Stamps may be required to take                 pheasant and migratory waterfowl. See Hunting Regulations and Lifetime License Information.                 More information: Lifetime license information
	Lifetime small game renewal	Non-Residents	Free
Description: Free annual small game renewal for lifetime small game license holder. Requests HIP survey information. Stamps may be required to take                 pheasant and migratory waterfowl. See Hunting Regulations and Lifetime License Information.                 More information: Lifetime license information
	Lifetime sports renewal	Residents	Free
Description: Free annual sports renewal for lifetime sports license holder. Requests HIP survey information. Stamps may be required to take trout, pheasant                 and migratory waterfowl. See Fishing and Hunting Regulations and Lifetime License Information.                 More information: Lifetime license information
	Lifetime trapping renewal	Residents	Free
Description: A lifetime small game or sports license holder may request this annual trapping license which will be issued at no charge. Licensee must also                 obtain either the annual lifetime small game or annual lifetime sports license at no fee.                 More information: Lifetime license information
	Prairie chicken application	Residents	$4
Description: Prairie chicken licenses are issued by a preference drawing. Specific area and time period apply. Valid for residents only.
	Prairie chicken license	Residents	$23
Description: Valid for residents selected from preference drawing to purchase a prairie chicken license. See Hunting Regulations-prairie chicken and prairie                 chicken notification information.
	Resident Deer Season Change	Residents	$5
Description: Allows residents who have purchased a regular firearm deer license, to change their season option. Hunter must submit their original license and                 all tags. Any replacement license must be issued before the season for the original license opens.
	Resident Muzzleloader Zone Change	Residents	$5
	Sandhill Crane Permit	Both	$3
Description: A $3.00 permit will be required to hunt cranes in Minnesota. Additional information can be found in the Minnesota Waterfowl Hunting Regulations                 supplement that will be available in August.
	Small game - 72 hour	Residents	$19
Description: Valid for resident hunters age 18-64 to hunt for 72 consecutive hours. State waterfowl and pheasant stamps are not required however the                 Federal stamp is required to hunt waterfowl.
	Small game - 72 hour	Non-Residents	$75
Description: Valid for non-resident hunters age 18 and older to hunt for 72 consecutive hours. State waterfowl and pheasant stamps are not required however                 Federal Federal stamp is required to hunt waterfowl.
	Small game - senior citizen	Residents	$13.50
Description: Valid for Residents 65 and older to hunt small game, requests HIP survey. State Pheasant and Migratory Waterfowl Stamps not required. See                 Hunting Regulations.
	Small game - youth 16 to 17	Non-Residents	$5
Description: Valid for nonresidents ages 16 to 17 who wish to hunt or trap small game. Trapping license is required. Nonresident may only obtain a license to                 trap on land they own in Minnesota.
	Small game - youth 16 to 17	Residents	$5
Description: Resident youth ages 16-17.
	Small game 18 and older	Non-Residents	$102
Description: Valid for non-residents to hunt small game. Stamps may be required to take pheasant and migratory waterfowl. See Hunting Regulations
	Small game 18 to 64	Residents	$22
Description: Valid for hunter age 18-64. Exception: May hunt small game without a license on their own land if property is occupied as their principal                 residence. Must have a pheasant stamp or waterfowl stamp to hunt pheasants or waterfowl respectively.
	Small game – Military	Residents	Free
Description: A Resident that is in the armed forces of the United States, stationed outside the state, and home on leave are exempt from having a small game                 hunting license however must have proof of MN residency and official leave and/or discharge papers must be carried while hunting.
	Sports - combination	Residents	$57
Description: Valid for a legally married resident couple age 16 and older, provided fishing license for both and small game hunting for primary customer. Each                 angler needs a separate trout stamp to fish for trout. (Spouse may fish with this license, but must purchase a trout stamp separately to fish for trout.) See                 Fishing and Hunting Regulations.
	Sports – individual	Residents	$41
Description: Valid for residents age 18 and older for angling and small game hunting. Stamps may be required to take trout, pheasant and waterfowl. See                 Fishing and Hunting Regulations.
	Stamp - migratory waterfowl	Both	$7.50
Description: Valid for resident age 18-64 and all non-resident to hunt migratory waterfowl in Minnesota in addition to a small game license and HIP                 certification. See Hunting Regulations-Waterfowl and Licensing.                 More information: Minnesota Wildlife Collectable Stamps
	Stamp - migratory waterfowl (validation & pictorial)	Both	$8.25
Description: Valid for resident age 18-64 and all non-resident to hunt migratory waterfowl in Minnesota in addition to a small game license and HIP                 certification. See Hunting Regulations-Waterfowl and Licensing.
	Stamp - pheasant (validation & pictorial)	Both	$8.25
Description: Valid for resident age 18-64 and all non-resident to hunt pheasants in Minnesota in addition to a small game license. See Hunting Regulations-                License Requirements.
	Stamp - pheasant validation	Both	$7.50
Description: Valid for resident age 18-64 and all non-resident to hunt pheasants in Minnesota in addition to a small game license. See Hunting Regulations-                License Requirements.                 More information: Minnesota Wildlife Collectable Stamps
	Stamp - turkey pictorial	Both	$0.75
Description: A pictorial wild turkey stamp may be purchased but is not required to hunt. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey.                 More information: Minnesota Wildlife Collectable Stamps
	Stamps (collectable)	Both	Varies
Description: These stamps are not valid for hunting or fishing in Minnesota. These stamps are for collectable purposes only.                 More information: Mail-in application
	Super Sports Combination	Residents	$126
Description: Combination Super sports license includes married couple fishing only (as recognized by MN state law), small game for primary buyer, 2 state                 trout stamps, a state waterfowl stamp and a state pheasant stamp for primary buyer. Choice of firearm, archery or muzzleloader deer license after August 1.
	Super Sports Individual	Residents	$100
Description: Super sports license includes fishing ,small game, state trout, waterfowl and pheasant stamps. Choice of firearm, archery or muzzleloader deer                 license after August 1.
	Trapping - nonresident/landowner only	Non-Residents	$84
Description: Required for nonresidents who wish to trap on land they own in Minnesota. Nonresident small game license required. No age limit.
	Trapping – junior	Residents	$5
Description: Valid for trappers age 13 to 17. Must also have small game if age 16 or over to take small game with traps. Exception: May trap without a small                 game license on their own property if it is occupied as principal residence.
	Trapping – regular	Residents	$23
Description: Valid for trappers age 18 and older. Must have a small game and trapping license to take small game with traps. Exception: May trap without a                 small game license on their own property if the land is occupied as principal residence.
	Trapping – senior	Residents	$11.50
Description: Valid for resident age 65 and older. Must have both a small game and a trapping license to take small game with traps. Exception: Persons may                 trap without a small game license on their own land if they occupy it as their principal residence.
	Turkey - fall license	Residents	$26
Description: Fall turkey licenses will no longer be distributed by lottery. They may be purchased online, by telephone and wherever hunting and fishing                 licenses are sold. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey and Wild Turkey Notification Information.
	Turkey - fall license	Non-Residents	$96
Description: Fall turkey licenses will no longer be distributed by lottery. They may be purchased online, by telephone and wherever hunting and fishing                 licenses are sold. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey.
	Turkey - fall military	Residents	Free
Description: This is a free license for a resident that is in the armed forces of the United States, stationed outside the state, and home on leave. Proof of MN                 residency and official leave papers must be carried while hunting.
	Turkey - Military Fall Turkey/Discharge	Residents	Free
Description: A no-charge turkey license is available for residents who have maintained legal residency in MN and who have served at any time during the                 past 24 months outside the United States, in active service as a member of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard or other military                 reserves. Must show DD214 papers.
	Turkey - Military Spring Turkey Archery/Discharged	Residents	Free
Description: A no-charge turkey license is available for residents who have maintained legal residency in MN and who have served at any time during the                 past 24 months outside the United States, in active service as a member of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard or other military                 reserves. Must show DD214 papers.
	Turkey - Military Spring Turkey/Discharge	Residents	Free
Description: A no-charge turkey license is available for residents who have maintained legal residency in MN and who have served at any time during the                 past 24 months outside the United States, in active service as a member of the United States armed forces, including the National Guard or other military                 reserves. Must show DD214 papers.
	Turkey - spring archery	Residents	$26
Description: Available for residents who have not purchased a regular turkey license. License is valid for the entire turkey season.
	Turkey - spring archery	Non-Residents	$96
Description: Available for non-residents who have not purchased a regular turkey license. License is valid for the entire turkey season.
	Turkey - spring license	Residents	$26
Description: Available to resident hunters. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey.
	Turkey - spring license	Non-Residents	$96
Description: Available to nonresident hunters. See Hunting Regulations.
	Turkey - spring lottery application	Both	$4
Description: Available to residents and nonresidents. Ages 18 and over need to apply. This is a preference lottery. Hunters must select a season and area in                 which to hunt. Hunters chance of success will depend on hunters preference points.
	Turkey - spring military	Residents	Free
Description: This is a free license for a resident that is in the armed forces of the United States, stationed outside the state, and home on leave. Proof of MN                 residency and official leave papers must be carried while hunting.
	Turkey - spring surplus	Residents	$26
Description: Residents who applied, but were not selected for a wild turkey license, may purchase a surplus turkey license for the areas and time periods                 when available. See Wild Turkey Application Information.
	Turkey - spring surplus	Non-Residents	$96
Description: Non-resident who applied, but were not selected for a wild turkey license, may purchase a surplus turkey license for the areas and time periods                 when available. See Wild Turkey Application Information.
	Turkey - Youth fall license	Residents	$5
Description: Youth resident, ages 13-17. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey and Wild Turkey Notification Information.
	Turkey - Youth fall license	Non-Residents	$5
Description: Youth non-residents, ages 13-17. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey and Wild Turkey Notification Information.
	Turkey - Youth Fall Turkey 12 and under	Non-Residents	Free
Description: Youth non-resident age 12 and under. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey and Wild Turkey Notification Information.
	Turkey - Youth Fall Turkey 12 and under	Residents	Free
Description: Youth resident age 12 and under. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey and Wild Turkey Notification Information.
	Turkey - youth spring	Residents	$5
Description: Valid for youth resident, ages 13-17 See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey and Wild Turkey Notification Information.
	Turkey - youth spring	Non-Residents	$5
Description: Valid for youth non-resident, ages 13-17. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey and Wild Turkey Notification Information.
	Turkey - Youth spring 12 and under	Residents	Free
Description: Youth resident age 12 and under. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey and Wild Turkey Notification Information.
	Turkey - Youth Spring Turkey 12 and under	Non-Residents	Free
Description: Youth non-resident age 12 and under. See Hunting Regulations-Wild Turkey and Wild Turkey Notification Information.
	Walk In Access Program	Both	Varies
Description: Resident and Non Resident can donate to help support the administration of the Walk-In access program.                 More information: WIA information
	Walk In Access Validation	Both	$3
Description: A person must have a walk-in access validation in possession to hunt, photograph, and watch wildlife on private lands, including agricultural                 lands, that are posted as being enrolled in the walk-in access program.                 More information: WIA information
	Waterfowl - spring light goose	Both	$2.50
Description: Required for all hunters to take light goose during the spring light goose season. No other license, stamp, or permit is required to participate.                 Refer to the DNR website for hunt dates.
	Waterfowl/migratory birds - HIP Certification	Both	Free
Description: Hunters wanting to take migratory birds must either complete the HIP survey as part of a small game license purchase or by completing this                 transaction. Migratory birds include ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, rails, gallinules and doves.
	Wild rice - harvester	Residents	$25
Description: Valid for residents who harvest wild rice. Residents under age 18 who are accompanied by a licensed harvester are not required to purchase a                 license. Residents can purchase a 1-Day Resident Rice Harvester license.                 More information: Wild Rice Management
	Wild rice – daily	Residents	$15
Description: Valid for 1-day to residents who harvest wild rice. Residents under age 18 who are accompanied by a licensed harvester are not required to                 purchase a license.                 More information: Wild Rice Management
	Wild rice – daily	Non-Residents	$30
Description: Valid for 1-day to nonresidents to harvest wild rice.                 More information: Wild Rice Management

Period of Issuance:

Varies

Length of Determination: Immediate for most licenses.
Other Info:
Activity: Hunting
Recreation
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PHONE:
Call 888-665-4236 (1-MN-LICENse), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

IN PERSON:
License agent searches, by county, may be made on the MN Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) website at License Agents, then scroll down to Agents.

MAIL-IN applications:
Some licenses may be obtained by mail.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
License Center/Angling License
500 Lafayette Rd
St. Paul, MN 55155-4026

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