MN DNR STAGE

This site is the staging environment for www.dnr.state.mn.us

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Surplus hunting licenses and permits

Last update: Thursday, October 02, 2025 @ 09:33 am CDT

Deer

Permit area	Permits available
258	90
Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. 2025 permits become available at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 6, at any DNR license agent or online. A firearm or muzzleloader deer license must be on file or purchased at the same time to obtain a surplus permit. There is no fee for these surplus permits.