Minnesota bobcat season 2026 Upcoming
Bobcat season in Minnesota is opens Dec 12, 2026 (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 | North Furbearer Zone | Dec 12, 2026 to Jan 17, 2027 | Upcoming opens in 28 days |
| General season | North Furbearer Zone | Dec 11, 2027 to Jan 16, 2028 | Upcoming opens in 392 days |
Bobcat hunting in Minnesota runs from Dec 12, 2026 (General season, North Furbearer Zone) to Jan 16, 2028 (General season) in the 2026 season, and is opens Dec 12, 2026 (General season).
Dates differ by zone or unit (North Furbearer Zone); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, MN DNR hunting season dates (page). Read today.