The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input through an online survey on 2023 deer populations and observations from the 2023 deer seasons. The survey includes questions about experiences hunters had during the deer hunting season, issues related to damage deer might do to crops, landscaping or gardens, and other deer-related issues. The DNR…
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The 2023 Minnesota Deer Rifle Season wrapped up on Saday, November 12 and MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says that the season and harvest numbers went better than he expected. Baden says hunters he interacted with were saying similar things and he recaps what he was seeing and hearing while he was…
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The Minnesota 2023 Deer Rifle hunting season begins this weekend and MN DNR Northwest Region Wildlife Manager Blaine Klemek shares some of his expert advice for young hunters this season. Klemek took some time to remind us that one of the most important things about the hunting season is the memories you make so he…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have announced that deer licenses are now available to Minnesota hunters. Barbra Keller of the Minnesota DNR discusses the upcoming deer seasons. Keller also spoke about the effect this past winter has had on the deer population in the Northern half of the state and how it will affect…
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The Minnesota DNR has announced new deer hunting rules and regulations that hunters will need to be aware of for the upcoming deer seasons. Barbara Keller with the Minnesota DNR explains some of these new regulations that include a change in their crossbow regulations. There were also some changes regarding portable hunting stands as well…
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Fosston, MN — Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman preached safety to fellow hunters while on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week. Proper handling of firearms can never be stressed enough. Tadman reminds hunters to treat every gun as if it’s loaded, know your target and what’s beyond, and don’t put your finger on…
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Firearms deer season is around the corner! We’re reminding all deer hunters to plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable hunt. The DNR’s online make a plan tool provides a comprehensive step-by-step list of information hunters need to consider before heading to deer camp. The tool covers topics including hunting regulations, deer processing, chronic wasting disease sampling,…
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As deer hunters enjoy current hunting seasons and 400,000 hunters prepare for the opening of firearms deer season on Saturday, Nov. 5, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds them to plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable hunt. The DNR’s online make a plan tool (mndnr.gov/DeerHunt) provides a comprehensive step-by-step list of information hunters need to…
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It won’t be long until deer hunters will be out in the fields. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says before you go looking for that big buck, you should make sure it’s all right to hunt in a particular area. Halverson says you should prepare properly in case you get lost. And that starts with…
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Minnesota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 17, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to make a plan for the season by considering safety, hunting regulations, chronic wasting disease and steps they need to take to process their deer. “The start of fall is an exciting time for hunters who are…
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