Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6232, TAKING DEER BY FIREARMS, pt. 6232.1970
A person who purchases and presents a license valid for the archery, firearm, or muzzleloader season may purchase up to three early antlerless permits. Early antlerless permits may be purchased for one-quarter the cost of a regular license from electronic license system agents, the Department of Natural Resources License Center, and other authorized agents.
For the early antlerless season, hunters must have an archery license, a firearms license valid for any season option, or a muzzleloader license. Up to three early antlerless permits may be used to take antlerless deer by archery, firearms, or muzzleloader in deer permit areas as prescribed in part 6232.1750, item G. Bonus permits, a 2024 archery deer license, 2024 firearms deer license, 2024 landowner deer license, or 2024 muzzleloader deer license may be used to take antlerless deer. Deer must be taken with the equipment authorized by the license in possession when listed. The bag limit is three deer.
A person who purchases a disease management permit under part 6232.1980 may participate in the early antlerless season in deer permit areas 605, 642, 643, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, and 661 as described in part 6232.4700.
Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6232, TAKING DEER BY FIREARMS, pt. 6232.1970