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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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 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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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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The leaves are starting to change colors, which means that Minnesota is moving into one of the most visually beautiful times of the year. If you’re a person who wants to take in all the different fall colors the state has to offer, the Minnesota DNR has a resource that can help you. Itasca State…
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Fall doesn’t officially start for another ten days. But one of Minnesota’s favorite fall activities will be here very soon—looking at the fall colors. Sara Berhow, the Minnesota DNR’s public relations supervisor for parks and trails, tells us the leaves should start to change colors in a few days. Berhow will talk more about fall…
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After a pair of harsh winters and other factors ravaged the deer population in 2021 and 2022, many are feeling more confident in the Northwest Minnesota deer population moving into the future. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains why he’s feeling confident in the deer herd moving forward. Another species that has…
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Many of Minnesota’s fall hunting seasons kicked off on September 1, and even more are on the horizon. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us the rundown of which seasons are already underway and how hunters have fared so far. Baden also gave a look into future weeks, and what seasons are…
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