DNR announces another conservative deer season

Deer hunters across much of Northeastern Minnesota again will see bucks-only hunting this fall. Wildlife officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced deer hunting regulations Tuesday aimed at allowing the deer population to rebound after recent moderate to severe winters.

"The good news is, we're on our way. Last year's conservative harvest and a mild winter have helped," said Leslie McInenly, DNR big game program leader.

Minnesota's statewide deer harvest last fall was just under 140,000, the lowest since the early 1980s. This year's deer-season framework should allow for a harvest of 140,000 to 155,000, McInenly said.

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