Hunting Licenses and Fees
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, 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 and fishing licenses are valid from March 1 through February 28 of the following year.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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:
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| 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:
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| 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.
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| Disability permit - hunt from standing motor vehicle | Residents | Free | |
| Description: See regulations for more information or download application.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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 | |
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| 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.
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| Stamp - migratory waterfowl (validation & pictoral) | 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.
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| 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.
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| Stamps (collectable) | Both | Varies | |
| Description: These stamps are not valid for hunting or fishing in Minnesota. These stamps are for collectable purposes only.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Wild rice – daily | Non-Residents | $30 | |
| Description: Valid for 1-day to nonresidents to harvest wild rice.
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