DNR Report: Deer opener was slow for most

DNR Report: Deer opener was slow for most

District 5 - Eveleth area CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports the firearms deer opener started much like last year's season ended with few people and fewer deer. He cited lack of deer, diminished interest in deer hunting and lack of youth hunters as contributors. Area forest roads also were checked with little activity noted. CO Sean Cannon (Cook) also noted there seemed to be significantly fewer hunters around than last year's opening weekend, especia…

Minnesota Deer Opener Recap  – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

The Minnesota Deer opener was this past weekend. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden gives us a recap of opening weekend, and how area hunters fared on their hunts.  While the mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease testing period is over, Baden says there’s still ways you can get your deer tested.  While on the topic of CWD Baden says there has been some confusion regarding the Disease Management Permits, which he shares some reminders about.…