Minnesota waterfowl seasons are underway and hunters have a wide variety of opportunities to look forward to in 2024, with seasons starting Sunday, Sept. 1.

“It’s critical that hunters review the regulations and hunting season dates this year to ensure they are in compliance,” said Nate Huck, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources resident game bird specialist. “As usual, scouting and preparation will be key to success. And with high water, hunters will probably find it easier to get duck boats through wetlands this year.”

Waterfowl hunting began this year with the early teal season and September goose season, which both began on Sunday, Sept. 1. Hunters are reminded that hunting started on a Sunday and hunting is illegal before this date. The Sept. 1 opening date is the earliest that waterfowl seasons can open according to federal frameworks.

The Waterfowl Hunting Regulations handbook is available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, and on the Minnesota DNR waterfowl hunting page. The Minnesota DNR is also working on having the regulations translated into Hmong, Karen, Somali and Spanish and making them available for hunters this fall.