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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The Minnesota Deer Season kicked off this past weekend, and hunters are once again reminded to make sure they are hunting safely and lawfully. One common law that Minnesota DNR Wildlife Manager Rob Baden sees broken is the road shooting law, and he reminds us what’s legal, and what’s not. Poaching is unfortunately another issue…
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Approximately half a million deer hunters are expected to take to the Minnesota wilderness this deer season. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says this should be a good year for hunters, and that they should see more deer than past years. Baden also encourages hunters to have a fun, but safe deer…
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The North Dakota Deer Rifle Season is set to kick off on Friday, and the North Dakota Game and Fish (NDG&F) is asking that hunters do their part in making sure the season is safe, and lawful for all. NDG&F Game Warden Drew Johnson goes over the dates for this year’s deer gun season, and…
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The Minnesota Rifle Deer season kicks off November 9, and thousands of hunters will be taking to the Minnesota wilderness in hopes of harvesting a deer. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says that hunters will likely see a young and smaller deer herd this season. Baden says there are also new hunting…
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If you’re an area hunter and you’re looking for a place to hunt this November, Itasca State Park may be a place to consider. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more about the hunting opportunities at Itasca State Park. Cox says a unique aspect of the Itasca State Park deer hunt is that…
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The Minnesota Youth Hunt begins today, and thousands of youth from across the state will be taking to the Minnesota wilderness to make new family memories. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden goes over some rules and reminders for the four day season. The Youth Deer season is also a great opportunity for…
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing was prominent in the Minnesota Deer hunting season last year, but this year the Minnesota DNR is loosening up their CWD regulations. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us what’s changing and why. Baden says there is also a change in the laws regarding the transportation of…
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