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Hunters can participate in an early antlerless-only deer season from Thursday, October 19, through Sunday, October 22. The season increases opportunities for hunters in deer permit areas where deer populations are above population goals or where there is an increased risk of chronic wasting disease. Permit areas open during the hunt are 214, 215, 218, […]
The Minnesota fall turkey hunting season offers hunters a challenge and another way to experience the outdoors. Fall turkey season is open from Saturday, September 30, through Sunday, October 29. Hunters can take one turkey of either sex during the fall season. Fall turkey hunters may use a crossbow, firearm, or archery equipment. Fall turkey
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains hunter-walking trails as easy ways to travel by foot through wildlife management areas, state and federal forests, and other public hunting lands. Hunter walking trails wind through prime habitat for ruffed grouse, woodcock, wild turkey, and deer. More than 600 miles of hunter-walking trails are located throughout the
Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday, September 23, with the same regulations as last year. Minnesota has three waterfowl hunting zones: north, central, and south, which share the Sept. 23 season opener but have varying end dates. The central and south zones also have a mid-season closure from October 2
Two renowned Minnesota old-growth forests the Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area in Itasca County and the Itasca Wilderness Sanctuary SNA in Clearwater County — will be the first in the state to join the national Old-Growth Forest Network. The network recognizes existing old-growth forests nationwide and highlights the importance of preserving these areas. “Minnesota
As drought conditions continue to expand in Minnesota, some areas of the state are now experiencing exceptional drought conditions for the first time since 2021 (portions of Freeborn and Mower counties in southeastern Minnesota, as well as in parts of Aitkin, Carlton, and Pine counties in east-central Minnesota). The US Drought Monitor classifies more than
