(Nov. 6) and once again, Gov. Tim Pawlenty will host his second deer opener event. This year's event will be held in Grand Rapids, Minn. The Governor's Deer Hunting Opener is intended to celebrate ...

They will hunt. Of course, they will hunt. They are Minnesota deer hunters. Yes, deer numbers are down. Yes, expectations have been tempered. Yes, a lot of units across Northeastern Minnesota remain ...

Minnesota is essentially the gray wolf capital of the lower 48. They are such a massive part of the state's natural lore that they literally named an NBA franchise after them. Thanks to massive ...

ST PAUL, Minn. — Hundreds of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts across Minnesota have their gear and food packed, the truck loaded, and plans in place for the 2024 Firearms Deer Hunting Opener.

Minnesota deer hunting licenses are now on sale, and hunters who want an either-sex deer or special hunt permit for the coming season need to apply for the lottery by Sept. 6. The Minnesota firearms ...

Saturday morning, hunters across the state will take part in the annual firearms deer hunting opener. The cool weather should help hunters, and deer numbers are high in most parts of the state. Dan ...

Minnesota deer hunters got off to a fast start on opening weekend of the firearms season, emerging from the woods Saturday and Sunday with a harvest easily exceeding the five-year average. “If my ...

In 1942, Minnesota officials took a state map and drew a zig-zagging line from the South Dakota border to the Wisconsin border. North of that line, deer hunters would be allowed to use rifles. South ...

As hundreds of deer hunters flock to the woods in hopes of bagging a deer, Chalstroms Bait and Tackle is ready to help those who do find success. “Today’s an opener and it’s been a very successful ...

More than 180,000 deer were taken by Minnesota hunters during the 2025 hunting season, a 9% increase over last season and 5% higher than the five-year average, according to the state Department of ...