License: Fish Packer License

500 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155-4026
(651) 296-6157

License allows for the preparation of dressed game fish for another person for shipment. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) <p style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>Review <a href="https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fishing/commercial/fishpacker.html">Fish packer license</a></strong></p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">This license allows for the preparation of dressed game fish for another person for shipment. People who hold this license are eligible to obtain an optional Bait Preservation Permit.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><strong>License Renewal Information <br /></strong> License renewal packets will be mailed out to all current fish packer licensees in January. You can renew your license by completing and returning the enclosed license application.</p> <p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Contact <a href="mailto:sean.sisler@state.mn.us?subject=Fish%20Vendor%20Vehicle%20License%20informaiton%20request">Sean Sisler</a>, fisheries program consultant, with questions.</p> None

  • Stand-alone license
  • No exam
  • No education required
  • No continuing education requirement
  • No experience required
  • No criminal record requirements
  • No physical requirements
License information updated 10/13/2021