Hunters register 68,401 deer during first weekend
Minnesota firearms hunters registered 68,401 deer during the first three days of firearms deer season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Hunters are seeing more deer this year as we continue to build deer populations across much of the state,” said Steve Merchant, wildlife populations and regulations [...]
Mille Lacs area lands major bass tournament after DNR rule changes
The Mille Lacs Lake area has scored a world-premiere bass tournament following fishing regulation changes made by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources that aim to attract larger bass tournaments to the lake. The Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship is scheduled to take place at Mille Lacs [...]
DNR offers sneak peek at interactive deer map, seeks feedback
Hunters now can preview an interactive deer information tool being developed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at www.mndnr.gov/deermap. “This is our first step toward launching an online application that delivers useful information hunters need and want,” said Steve Merchant, the DNR’s wildlife populations and programs manager. “With the [...]