Minnesota black bear season 2027 Upcoming
Black bear season in Minnesota is opens Sep 1, 2027 (General season).
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Permit areas & no-quota area | Sep 1, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season | Permit areas & no-quota area | Sep 1, 2027 to Oct 17, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 291 days |
Black bear hunting in Minnesota runs from Sep 1, 2026 (General season, Permit areas & no-quota area) to Oct 17, 2027 (General season) in the 2026 season, and is opens Sep 1, 2027 (General season).
Dates differ by zone or unit (Permit areas & no-quota area); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, MN DNR hunting season dates (page). Read today.