Deer harvest numbers available online
People who are interested in deer harvest data can find current harvest data and past harvest reports on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ deer reports and statistics webpage. The page also features an interactive map and graph that visualize the data.
In Minnesota, archery deer season began Sept. 14 and continues through Tuesday, Dec. 31. Firearms “A” deer season begins Saturday, Nov. 9, with various closing dates depending on a hunter’s Deer Permit Area. Muzzleloader season begins Saturday, Nov. 30, and continues through Sunday, Dec. 15.
Minnesota DNR webinars focus on redhorse fishing, fall birding and photography
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the fall program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship webinar series.
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, learn about redhorse — a fascinating group of Minnesota native rough fish that include the golden, silver, greater, river, shorthead and black redhorse. Devon Oliver, Minnesota DNR fisheries scientist, will share recent research on these fish, how to identify them, and where they are found in Minnesota rivers and streams. Additionally, Corey Geving, expert native rough fish species angler, will talk about how to catch redhorse.
Then, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, Monica Bryand, executive director of the Urban Bird Collective, will share tips on photographing birds. Bryand will also talk about some of her favorite birding spots for the fall migration and the work of the Urban Bird Collective.
The Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series webinars are free and offered year-round, though registration is required. Visit the Outdoor Skills and Stewardship webpage of the Minnesota DNR website for the registration portal, more information about upcoming webinars and recordings of past webinars.