Unless exempt, all individuals 16 and older must purchase a license to hunt and fish in Minnesota. Fishing licenses are valid from March 1 to April 30 the following year and hunting licenses are valid from March 1 to February 28 the following year.

How to apply

1. Apply online with the MN DNR, or 
2. Schedule an appointment

Additional information

• The requirement to collect your Social Security number when you purchase a DNR game and fish license is:Title IV-D of the Social Security Act, U.S.C., Title 42, section 666(a) 13
• Minnesota DNR Fishing Regulations
• Hunting and fishing regulations are governed by Minnesota Statute 97A
• Fishing seasons
• Minnesota DNR hunting and trapping regulations
• Hunting seasons
• Minnesota DNR Permits & licenses for persons with special needs
• Stamps are also available

Anyone over the age of 16 on ski trails in state parks or forests or on state or grant-in-aid trails must have a Minnesota ski pass. You must sign your pass and carry it with you when skiing.

How to apply

• Apply online with the MN DNR, or
• Schedule an appointment

Cost

• Daily pass: $6
• Season pass: $20 (effective July 1 to June 30 of following year, i.e. 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2011)
• 3-season pass: $55 (effective July 1 to June 30 of third year, i.e. 07/01/2010 - 06/30/2013)

More information

Your ski pass fee helps support Minnesota's cross-country ski trail system.

• DNR cross-country skiing information
• Ski pass trails map
• Ski pass trails a - z list
• State trails
• State forests
• State parks