Minnesota badger season 2026 Open
Badger season in Minnesota is open now, last season closes Mar 15, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | North furbearer zone | Oct 17, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 121 days |
| General season | North furbearer zone | Oct 16, 2027 to Mar 15, 2028 | Upcoming opens in 336 days |
| General season | South furbearer zone | Oct 24, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | Open open, closes in 121 days |
| General season | South furbearer zone | Oct 23, 2027 to Mar 15, 2028 | Upcoming opens in 343 days |
Badger hunting in Minnesota runs from Oct 17, 2026 (General season, North furbearer zone) to Mar 15, 2028 (General season) in the 2026 season, and is open now, last season closes Mar 15, 2027.
Dates differ by zone or unit (North furbearer zone and South furbearer zone); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, MN DNR hunting season dates (page). Read today.