Weiss: Stories from the 2025 deer hunting opener from around southeastern Minnesota

Weiss: Stories from the 2025 deer hunting opener from around southeastern Minnesota

Deer hunters came to the chronic wasting disease testing stations in Whitewater and Pine Island last weekend with their deer and their stories. Most hunters were veterans, some hunted private land, some public, two went by boat. All said they were hunting for the venison, the time in woods and to be with family or friends. Some brought big bucks with stories worthy to be told, others were happy with does. They all added up to THE story because d…