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 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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The question many deer hunters have ahead of the fall deer gun hunting season is, how many deer are out on the landscape this year? Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says the last couple years of mild winters should leave an abundance of deer on the landscape. Most of Minnesota’s small game seasons have…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Munson Lake, near Detroit Lakes in Becker County, and Lake Six, near Frazee in Otter Tail County. Pelican River Watershed District staff contacted the DNR after a Munson Lake property owner found zebra mussels attached to a boat lift. During a…
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The Minnesota Deer Archery Season kicked off earlier this fall, and so far the season has gotten off to a very slow start. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains why. Baden says another season that has also started slow is the Minnesota Waterfowl season. However, Baden says one season that may go well, is…
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The Minnesota bear season has been underway for about a month already, and hunters are seeing mixed results across the region. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains why hunters are seeing mixed results this season. Baden says results this year are not a reflection of the bear population. You can find more information about…
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Fall colors are a must see this time of year in Minnesota, and Itasca State Park is one of the best locations in the state to witness these fall colors. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a fall color forecast, as some trees have begun to change for fall. Cox also gives her best…
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Today is the first official day of autumn, which means that the fall color season has officially arrived. Minnesota State Parks are a perfect place to take in these fall colors, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has an online tool that can help you pick the perfect time to visit one of Minnesota’s…
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The state of Minnesota has implemented some changes that will have effects on future deer seasons in Minnesota. DNR Wild Life Supervisor for Northwest Minnesota says hunters in shotgun-only zones could see those restrictions lifted next year. With a positive CWD test near Hawley being reported last season, Baden says some hunters will see carcass…
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Summer is coming to an end soon, which means that multiple hunting seasons will be opening in Minnesota soon, including Minnesota’s Waterfowl season. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a preview of this year’s waterfowl season, and what hunters can expect. Baden says another season coming up soon is the Pheasant Season, and…
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