Minnesota Youth Can Hunt with Adult Mentors During Special Deer Hunts

Not that we need to rush summer along, but those who are eagerly awaiting hunting season can take comfort in the fact the the Minnesota DNR is already setting out dates and locations and are accepting applications for their special youth deer hunts.

According to the DNR, youth can apply to hunt deer in select state parks and other refuge areas during 17 special deer hunts in October and November.

Youth have until Friday, Aug. 19, to apply for the hunts. Of the 17 special hunts, 15 are firearms hunts for youth ages 12 to 15, and two are archery hunts for youth ages 12 to 17.

Participation in other deer hunting seasons remains an option for youth who take part in the special youth deer hunts, but any deer harvested count against the youth’s season bag limit. An adult parent, guardian or mentor must accompany the youth at all times while hunting, but only the youth may hunt. Both youth and mentor must attend a mandatory pre-hunt orientation clinic.

All interested youth must apply for the license of his or her choice, which can be done with the link below or anywhere DNR licenses are sold.

Get complete details on the youth deer hunts below.