Minnesota Deer Hunting Rules 2026 | Fargo News

Fall hunting season in Minnesota is heating up with major new rules—licenses go on sale August 1, and hunters need to know what’s changing. A four-year CWD testing plan kicks in, targeting one region each year; southwest Minnesota is up first in 2026. Deer carcasses must be disposed of via haulers, landfills, or processors—no more DNR dumpsters. Shotgun-only zones are now county-specific, with 13 counties already opting in. Plus, the new electronic licensing system is live—buy, store, and use your license digitally or printed, and get comfortable with it early. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6fd17e72566de90