Minnesota DNR reports decrease in small-game licenses purchased in 2025
A Minnesota DNR survey revealed that the number of small-game hunters in Minnesota in 2025 decreased by two percent from 2024 and was six percent below the 10-year average. Overall, 223,740 small game licenses were sold for the 2025-26 hunting seasons, compared to the 10-year average of 237,867 small game licenses. Ruffed grouse and ring-necked […]