The Minnesota Department of Fish & Game is the state agency responsible for wildlife conservation, wildlife protection, habitat management, information & education in Minnesota.
The primary duties of the Minnesota Department of Fish & Game is:
- To manage and protect wildlife in Minnesota
- To manage wildlife habitat
- To educate the public on wildlife and safe hunting practices
- Set hunting and fishing seasons and creel limits
- Issuing hunting and fishing licenses
- Set hunting & fishing regulations in Minnesota
- Conduct tests for wildlife disease
- Animal Reintroduction