Recreation license or permit

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

Apply online with the MN DNR.

You can also visit one of our locations. Walk-in services and wait time depend on staffing.

• Schedule an appointment.
• View our locations.

Additional information

• 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, trails or forests, or in 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.

You can also visit one of our locations. Walk-in services and wait time depend on staffing. 

• Schedule an appointment.
• View our locations.

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