Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener comes to Ortonville

Small game, upland game and angling enforcement keep DNR officers busy

Here is the weekly report from Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in northwest Minnesota and adjacent areas of northern Minnesota for Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. District 1 - Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked duck hunters on Lake of the Woods and Thief Lake, and goose hunters in the Roseau area. Waterfowl violations encountered included shooting while motoring, failing to attempt to retrieve ducks, possession of lead she…

Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener comes to Ortonville

ORTONVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) — Gov. Tim Walz celebrating the 13th annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Ortonville and Big Stone County. That’s about two hours southeast of Fargo. His hunting party harvested two roosters Saturday morning. Walz applauded the vital conservation work being done by organizations in Big Stone County and across Minnesota’s pheasant range. “Thank you to the people of Ortonville and Big Stone County for thi…