(KNSI) — The 2022 Minnesota firearms deer hunting season begins this weekend.
Minnesota DNR
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Big Game Coordination Barb Keller says from data they’ve studied, hunters have a good chance of success. “Deer populations throughout much of the state are faring well, particularly in southern and central Minnesota and parts of Northwestern Minnesota. And we have ample opportunities for hunters to harvest more than one deer in many of these areas.” She says 50% of the state’s 130 deer permit areas offer the chance to take more than one deer.
Part of the fun of hunting Keller says is the tradition of bonding over deer camp and success leads to more stories. “There is a strong deer hunting tradition in Minnesota. We have just over 450,000 deer hunters in our state, and many of those hunters really value the opportunity to get out with friends and family in the fall.”
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