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Conservative 2014 Deer Season Will Rebuild Herd, Challenge Hunters

Like more than 400,000 others, I am anxiously awaiting Saturday, Nov. 8, when Minnesota’s firearms deer hunting season begins.

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U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Make First Stop at Itasca State Park

The MDNR has announced that the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will make its first public appearance on its journey to Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Nov. 2, at Itasca State Park.

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Mankato Named Host Community of 2015 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener

Gov. Mark Dayton announced earlier this evening that the city of Mankato has been chosen as the host community for the 2015 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.

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Public Hunting Land Dedicated During Governor’s Pheasant Opener in Minnesota

More than 150 outdoor supporters and hunters gathered Saturday during the Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener to dedicate a recently acquired wildlife management area (WMA) near Worthington.

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Learn Wilderness Survival Basics Before Going Afield

A missing duck hunter near Mille Lacs Lake forced to spend the night in the woods is a good reminder that anyone spending time outdoors should know wilderness survival basics.

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Worthington to Host 2014 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener This Weekend

Pheasants will be the focus in Worthington this weekend, as the community hosts the fourth annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.

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Founding Chapter Member Virgil Voigt Honored with Land Dedication in Minnesota

PF and the MNDNR recently dedicated a 112-acre addition to Rich Valley Wildlife Management Area near Hutchinson, Minn., in honor of the legend Dr. Virgil Voigt.

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Who is Minnesota’s Typical Grouse Hunter?

A scientific survey of Minnesota grouse hunters done in 2011 by the Department of Natural Resources sheds some light on this question and other information about their habits, and more.

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Good Minnesota Waterfowl Opener Expected This Weekend

According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, hunting is likely to be good when Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens one-half hour before sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 27.

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MNDNR to Host Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Opening of Paved Trail at Glendalough Park

Come celebrate the completion of the Glendalough Trail on Friday, Sept. 26 at the Glendalough State Park Trail Center with MNDNR Parks & Trails Division, Otter Tail County and the city of Battle Lake.

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Minnesota DNR Digital Tools Help Plan for Hunting Time

Hunters making plans for upcoming seasons can get scouting and other services from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources digital tools.

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DNR’s Fall Color Finder Will Help Travelers With Trip Planning

The MNDNR has announced an app based on a online trip-planning tool including a map showing where to find peak color across the state, a link to fall color programs and special events, and more.

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