furbearer zone · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
South Furbearer Zone
Minnesota, United States
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About South Furbearer Zone
South Furbearer Zone is a furbearer zone in Minnesota, United States, set by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 82,451 km² (31,834 mi²). Towns inside it include Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Bloomington, Lakeville and Plymouth.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Red fox, Raccoon, Virginia opossum and Bobcat.
- Unit code
- South
- Area
- 82,451 km²
- Area (miles)
- 31,834 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,312 km² of public or protected land inside it, 3% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DNR Wildlife | 770 | under 1% |
| DNR Forestry | 205 | under 1% |
| DNR Parks and Trails | 151 | under 1% |
| Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge | 80 | under 1% |
| UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE AND FISH REFUGE | 80 | under 1% |
| KANDIYOHI COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 59 | under 1% |
| Kandiyohi County Waterfowl Production Area | 59 | under 1% |
| Pope County Waterfowl Production Area | 58 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,638 | 2% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Raccoon | Oct 24, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | source |
| Red fox | Oct 24, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | source |
| Virginia opossum | Oct 24, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027 | source |
| Bobcat | Jan 2, 2027 to Jan 17, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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Next to it in the same unit system
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What HuntGrid shows for South Furbearer Zone
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is South Furbearer Zone?
About 82,451 km² (31,834 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in South Furbearer Zone?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 2,312 km² of public or protected land, 3% of the unit; the largest share is managed by DNR Wildlife. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for South Furbearer Zone?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against Minnesota Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to South Furbearer Zone?
In the same unit system: North Furbearer Zone.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Minnesota DNR (zone definition); U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line. Licence: Zones defined in Minn. R. 6234.1700 and the 2026 regulations (public law); geometry public domain (U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.