Minnesota Bear Hunt Applications Being Accepted Now through May 5

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources began taking bear hunting applications this week and if you're interested, the deadline is less than a month away.

According to their news release, applications are being accepted now through Friday, May 6, wherever Minnesota hunting and fishing license are sold or by using the link below. 

A total of 3,850 licenses are available in 13 permit areas. Bear licenses cost $44 for residents and $230 for nonresidents, and there is a $5 application fee. The season is open from Thursday, Sept. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 16.

Notification to lottery winners will be made by June 16. The deadline to purchase licenses awarded by lottery will be Monday, Aug. 1. Any remaining licenses not purchased will be available over the counter starting at noon on Friday, Aug. 5.

Get full details on the hunting season, and submit your application, by using the links below.