Hunting in Minnesota
Discover 13 state parks offering hunting in Minnesota
Hunting Regulations in Minnesota
Hunting is only allowed in designated parks or requires special permits.
Minnesota State Parks with Hunting
Arrowhead State Trail
Beaver Creek Valley State Park
Cascade River State Park
Flood Bay State Wayside
Gitchi-Gami State Trail
Glacial Lakes State Park
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Great River Bluffs State Park
Lac Qui Parle State Park
Moose Lake State Park
Ray Berglund State Wayside
Rice Lake State Park
Temperance River State Park
Other Places with Hunting in Minnesota (Not State Parks)
These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Minnesota’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.
❓ Hunting in Minnesota — FAQ
Is hunting allowed in Minnesota state parks?
Hunting in Minnesota state parks is limited — it is typically restricted to specific parks, managed hunts, quotas, or special permits rather than open across the park system. Minnesota state parks are closed to hunting unless the DNR commissioner authorizes it; authorized hunts include special deer hunts at selected parks (as of October 2026). Always verify current regulations with the official agency before hunting.