Hunting Species Guide
Season dates, regulations, biology, and top hunting areas across 5 Upper Midwest states. Select a species to see state-by-state season dates and behavior patterns.
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Habitat: Hardwood forests, agricultural edges, river bottoms, CRP grasslands
Weapon: Rifle / Archery / Crossbow
All 5 states (MN, WI, MI, ND, SD)
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavo
Habitat: Hardwood forest edges, agricultural fields, oak ridges, river bottoms
Weapon: Shotgun / Archery
All 5 states (MN, WI, MI, ND, SD)
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus
Habitat: Grassland, CRP fields, agricultural edges, shelterbelts
Weapon: Shotgun
SD, MN, WI, ND (limited MI)