(file photo: MN DNR)
Minnesota hunters interested in a bear hunting license are reminded that Friday, May 3rd is the deadline to apply with the Minnesota DNR.
Just over 4 thousand licenses are available in 15 different quota areas where licenses are limited for the 2024 season, which opens Sunday, September 1st, and closed Sunday, October 13th.
Licenses are awarded to applicants via a lottery, and lottery winners will be notified by Saturday, June 1st. The deadline to purchase bear hunting licenses awarded by lottery is Thursday, August 1st. Any remaining un-purchased licenses will be available over the counter starting at 12 noon on Tuesday, August 6th.
