The 2025 Minnesota Deer Rifle Season is in the books, and harvest numbers are in. MN DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a recap of this deer season, and how hunters fared in their harvests. Baden also shared some promising news regarding Chronic Wasting Disease Testing, which was mandatory for opening weekend. While the…
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The Minnesota Deer Rifle Season continues this week, and all hunters are reminded to prioritize safety this deer season. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor shares some safety reminders that all hunters need to be following. For more materials about safe firearms handling, tree stand safety, and blaze clothing requirements go to the Minnesota DNR website at…
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The Minnesota Deer opener was this past weekend. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a recap of opening weekend, and how area hunters fared on their hunts. While the mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease testing period is over, Baden says there’s still ways you can get your deer tested. While on the topic of…
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Minnesota’s deer gun hunting season is in full swing, and the Rydell and Glacial Ridge Wildlife Refuges offer many opportunities for hunters to hunt the refuge’s grounds. Refuge Manager Gregg Knutsen talks more about the deer hunting opportunities at Rydell and Glacial Ridge, and he shares some reminders for those who do decide to hunt…
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With deer hunting season underway, North Dakota Game and Fish reminds hunters there is still a concern about Chronic Wasting Disease in the deer population. Jim Job, an outreach biologist for Game and Fish, explains. If you happen to bag a deer that you consider a trophy, Job tells us you can still get it…
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With the Minnesota Deer Gun season set to kick off on Saturday, hunters are reminded to make sure they are following the proper gun safety practices. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman shares some of the proper practices that all hunters need to be following this season. Tadman says hunters also need to keep total control…
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The Minnesota Deer Gun season kicks off tomorrow, and if you’re one of those hunters who’s lucky enough to bag a deer this weekend, you may be required to test your deer for CWD, depending on where you’re hunting. Rob Baden with the Minnesota DNR explains. Baden says there will also be carcass movement restrictions…
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Earlier this week the Minnesota DNR confirmed a positive Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) test in a deer harvested near Hawley in DPA266. Northwest Minnesota Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us what the DNR knows about the case so far. Baden says in response to the test the DNR has started putting together a response plan,…
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The 2024 Minnesota Deer Rifle Season wrapped up earlier this month, and harvest numbers are promising. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says this year’s season went well, and that the buck harvest saw increases across the board. Baden also explains why the decrease in the amount of does harvested is actually a good sign…
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A Minnesota man is facing multiple felonies after he allegedly fired warning shots at a group of hunters in rural Norman County. Court documents say on Sunday, November 10 a Norman County Sheriff’s Deputy was dispatched to rural Gary due to reports of shots fired and threats. On arrival the deputy made contact with a…
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