Minnesota Hunting Zone Area 400 — West Central Zone

Season dates, antler restrictions, and regulations for Minnesota Wildlife Management Unit Zone Area 400 for the 2026 hunting season.

Season Dates — Zone Area 400

🏹 Archery Season

Sep 16–Dec 31

🔫 Firearms Season

Nov 8–Nov 24

💨 Muzzleloader Season

Nov 23–Dec 15

👦 Youth Season

Oct 12–13

Zone Details

Counties Otter Tail, Todd, Stearns, Benton, Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Big Stone, Traverse

Antler Restriction No restriction

Doe / Antlerless Limit Season Antlerless permit

Notes Agricultural mix with wooded draws; high Whitetail numbers