Minnesota Bobcat Hunting
Plan your Minnesota bobcat hunt with season dates, license options, and hunting opportunities organized by unit. Browse available private-land hunts and book access directly from landowners.
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Browse private-land bobcat hunts across Minnesota, organized by unit, and book directly with landowners.
Minnesota Bobcat Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Hunting Season North Zone
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Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Season limit of 5 with only 1 bobcat from south of I-94. Limit includes trapping limit. North Furbearer Zone.
Trapping Season North Zone
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Trapping hours: 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Season limit of 5 with only 1 bobcat from south of I-94. Limit includes hunting limit. North Furbearer Zone.
Hunting Season South Zone
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Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Season limit of 5 with only 1 bobcat from south of I-94. Limit includes trapping limit. South Furbearer Zone.
Trapping Season South Zone
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Minnesota Bobcat Licenses
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
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| Raccoon or Bobcat License (Nonresident) | — | — | $183.00 |
Code 228. $183 Raccoon or Bobcat license for nonresident. Small game license also required. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Bobcat season in Minnesota runs approximately from December 13, 2025 to January 18, 2026. In the North Furbearer Zone, hunting occurs from December 13 to January 18 with shooting hours from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset, while trapping occurs during the same dates from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. In the South Furbearer Zone, both hunting and trapping occur from January 3 to January 18, with hunting hours from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. The season limit is 5 bobcats statewide, with only 1 bobcat allowed from south of I-94, and this limit includes both hunting and trapping combined.
