From the MN DNR Website @ Lottery Deadline
This year the application deadline for a Minnesota either-sex deer hunting permit is Sept. 9. Hunters who want to obtain an either-sex permit in a lottery area need to purchase their license and apply before the deadline.
“While most either-sex permits will be available over the counter this year, there are areas of the state that you still need to apply,” said Lou Cornicelli, DNR big game coordinator.
Maps that show the locations of lottery, managed and intensive permit areas can be found on the pull-out map in the 2004 Minnesota Hunting Regulations Handbook.
For the second year, either-sex permits will be available throughout Zone 3A (Nov. 6-12) in southeastern Minnesota. Hunters who are interested in harvesting antlerless deer during that season need to purchase their deer license on or before Sept. 9. Last year, only about 60 percent of the Zone 3A lottery permits were distributed. However, it is likely that applications will increase this year as more hunters learn about the opportunity, Cornicelli said.
Licenses must be purchased by Sept. 9. Licenses can be purchased at more than 1,800 Electronic Licensing System agents, over the Internet at http://www.dnr.state.mn.us, or by phone at 1-888-665-4236. The permit is free and there is no fee to apply for an either-sex permit.