The increased freedom to use crossbows to hunt deer is drawing more people into the sport in Minnesota, particularly youth hunters, according to the Department of Natural Resources. License sales data ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans will be on the hunt for a trophy buck this weekend. Saturday just before sunrise marks the start of the firearm deer opener in Minnesota. The ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Challenging as it is to think about deer hunting when Pronto Pups beckon from the State Fair, a license buying deadline looms for perhaps hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans who hope to ...

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 ...

In May 2023, near the end of that year’s legislative session, a conference committee deal was struck to allow any licensed Minnesota archer to hunt deer with a crossbow. The proposal never was heard ...

Jul. 29—GRAND FORKS — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced the details for the 2025 deer hunting season, and it's basically the status quo for hunters in the northwest part of ...

Open to 20 people, the Accessible Deer Hunt gives participants the opportunity to enjoy hunting and camaraderie in a deer camp environment they otherwise might not be able to experience.

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. — The state of Minnesota has its sights set on Fergus Falls Nov. 7-10 for the Governor's Deer Hunting Opener. Hundreds of hunters from across the region, some coming from as far ...

Hunters in Minnesota will get their first opportunity for firearms deer hunting this Saturday. More than 400,000 hunters are expected to hit the field this weekend, and the deer populations look very ...

Despite cooler weather, fire danger is slightly higher in some areas due to wind and dry conditions. People should check on conditions before setting leaves on fire or obtaining burning permits.