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Minnesota seeks input about 2025 deer hunt
The Minnesota DNR seeks public input on disease, predator control, and urban deer management after a 5% rise in statewide deer harvest, with comments open through Feb. 23.
- Now open through Feb. 23, the DNR's online questionnaire invites hunters, landowners, and nature lovers to comment on the 2025 deer hunting season.
- Because of two consecutive mild winters, deer survival and reproduction increased, contributing to 186,203 deer harvested in 2025 and exceeding the five‑year average.
- Expanding its questionnaire, the DNR asks about diseases, predator management and urban deer concerns, noting anticipated shotgun zone changes for next year’s hunt and bag limits.
- Paul Burr said once the questionnaire closes comments will be compiled and reviewed for the department season‑setting meetings, which consider feedback from area managers, regional wildlife managers, and stakeholders.
- Amid public skepticism, Erik Hildebrand said hunter participation is key to monitoring chronic wasting disease, while Burr rejected claims like 'we'll let them shoot two deer next year.
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Minnesota seeks input about 2025 deer hunt
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment about the 2025 deer hunting season. However, it is not only hunters who can comment. Hunters, landowners and even nature lovers are encouraged to participate in the online questionnaire that will be open for comment through Feb. 23. Paul Burr, acting big game program coordinator with the DNR’s Fish and Wildlife Division, said there are at least three segments that help the d…
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