Bear baiting may begin Friday, Aug. 11, and the hunting season is Friday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 15. Find more details on the Minnesota DNR's bear hunting webpage at mndnr.gov/hunting/bear .

Minnesota bear hunt applications due Friday, May 3, DNR says in reminder A total of 4,030 licenses are available in 15 quota areas where licenses are limited for the 2024 season, which opens ...

More: New auto parts store headed to St. Cloud this fall Bear, badger and pheasant hunting in Minnesota As for other animals, bear hunting began several weeks ago and goes until Oct. 13.

The state’s black bear season opens Thursday and will continue through Oct. 16. Minnesota’s bear population is estimated at 12,000 to 15,000, said Dave Garshelis, DNR bear project leader.

Bear hunters can now apply to enter the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' lottery for a 2025 license. The agency says 4,605 licenses across 15 northern areas of the state will be ...