Allowing use of straight-wall cartridge rifles here would offer hunters a welcome option that is safer than shotguns and easier to carry and shoot, with similar range and greater accuracy.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed chronic wasting disease in two adult bucks in two new deer permit areas (DPAs) where the disease previously hadn't been found, the agency ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reporting a higher number of deer harvested during the 2024 hunting season. The department estimates a 7% increase from 2023, with more than ...

ST. PAUL – Hunters in Minnesota shot more than 170,000 deer during the 2024 hunting season, up 7% statewide from the 2023 hunting season, the Department of Natural Resources reported Wednesday ...

Traditional and compound bow hunters may soon be outnumbered in Minnesota by crossbow hunters for deer if the Legislature renews a law allowing widespread use of crossbows in the coming fall season.

Two adult male deer tested ... of late season hunting, landowner shooting permits and targeted culling. Results of CWD tests completed thus far are available on the Minnesota DNR’s CWD test ...

Sweet-faced and inquisitive, northern Minnesota’s pine martens (also known as American martens) rank among the state’s more ...

27—ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Department of ... including carcass movement restrictions, a deer feeding and attractant ban and, sometimes, increased hunting opportunities with increased bag ...

Minnesota’s tourism industry hit the big time when it was featured in Time magazine on Aug. 13. 1973. The cover featured Minnesota’s charismatic governor, Wendell Anderson, proudly ...

State legislation aimed at increasing northern Minnesota's deer population will be introduced next week. With deer numbers diminishing, the legislation recommends deer season take place every ...

Ever wonder how the DNR sets deer hunting regulations? Or how you can provide input on deer management in your area? Local wildlife managers across the state are inviting the public to come to ...