Minnesota Deer Population and Management Archive - Minnesota
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Annual Reported Deer Hunt
1959: 104,335
1994: 193,826
1995: 215,166
1996: 157,317
1997: 143,327
1998: 158,854
1999: 180,569
2000: 211,777
2001: 217,452
2002 : 222,050
2003: 290,525
2004: 260,604
2005: 255,736
2006: 270,778
2007: 260,434
2008: 221,837
2009: 194,186
2010: 207,313
2011: 192,331
2012: 184,649
2013: 172,781
2014: 139,442
2015: 159,343
2016: 173,213
2017: 197,768
2018: 188,706
2019: 183,637
2020: 197,315
2021: 184,698
2021
DNR tells hunters to get used to low deer numbers in northeast January 28, 2022 Minnesota
2021
As anglers and hunters drop out, DNR seeks more sustainable funding December 17, 2021 Minnesota
Readers agree: NE Minnesota deer are scarce — or worse December 12, 2021
More sparks but no fire in DNR's ongoing fight against chronic wasting disease December 9, 2021
DNR drops plan to end CWD testing after another deer tests positive near Brainerd December 7, 2021 Minnesota
CWD Found in Brainerd Lakes Area Deer, Extends Management to 2024 December 6, 2021 Minnesota
Tough winters, hungry wolves, habitat losses: Why deer numbers in the northeast remain low December 4, 2021
Minnesota Hunters Shot Fewer Deer Again This Year November 28, 2021
Deer harvest up in area, but population goals not overshot November 26, 2021 Minnesota
Two key reasons lower Minnesota deer registrations November 23, 2021
What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season October 18, 2021 Minnesota
Hunting season is coming; have dry conditions impacted this year's hunt? September 16, 2021 Minnesota
DNR invites deer hunters to share their wildlife observations September 13, 2021 Minnesota
See an elk? Let us know! August 27, 2021 Minnesota
DNR keeps a lid on area deer permits August 25, 2021 Minnesota
New Regulations Could Lead to Larger Deer Harvest August 6, 2021 Minnesota
As Minnesota wolf plan is revised, advocates concerned April 5, 2021
Northeastern Minnesota deer herd finally catching break with mild winter March 4 2021
Drones helping modernize deer counts through locating fawns March 4, 2021 Minnesota
Even in this cold, deer can endure bitter winters February 13, 2021 Minnesota
Proposal would end shotgun slugs statewide for deer hunting February 4, 2021 Minnestoa
As Minnesota wolf plan is revised, advocates concerned April 5, 2021
Northeastern Minnesota deer herd finally catching break with mild winter March 4 2021 Minnesota
2020
As fertilizers spread worldwide, researchers find herbivores can't keep up with excess grasses December 26, 2020 Minnesota
How the Isle Royale wolf-moose study began December 11, 2020 Minnesota
Deer harvest down heading into final weekend November 20, 2020 Minnesota
Wolves preying on beavers in Minnesota reshape wetlands November 13, 2020
A warm, quiet deer opener north of Duluth November 7, 2020 Minnesota
Firearms deer season looks good for southern Minnesota November 1, 2020 Minnesota
Deep-snow winters have held Northeastern deer herd down October 30, 2020 Minnesota
Tougher hunting in Rusch's 2020 deer season forecast October 30, 2020 Minnesota
What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season October 19, 2020 Minnesota
Lake Superior caribou may be gone from mainland October 16, 2020 Minnesota
Minnesota moose won't get federal Endangered Species Act protection September 15, 2020
Minnesota’s wolf population September 13, 2020
Southeast deer movement study September 1, 2020 Minnesota
Bigger bag limits, voluntary CWD testing new for Minnesota's 2020 deer season August 23, 2020 Minnesota
Wolf researchers in Voyageurs National Park believe unlikely food source may be behind moose success August 3, 2020 Minnesota
Volunteers remove fence for wildlife near Togwotee July 29, 2020
Minnesota 2020 deer season rules released July 22, 2020
Update: Southeast deer movement study June 26, 2020 Minnesota
New deer population goals are set May 27, 2020 Minnesota
DNR willing to let eastern Minnesota elk plan move forward May 17, 2020
Tower-area deer faced 114 days of deep snow April 12, 2020 Minnesota
Fewer doe permits expected for the 2020 season April 11, 2020 Minnesota
Biologists racing to save moose find clues in the forest floor April 11, 2020 Minnesota
Last Lake Superior caribou surviving on their new island homes April 5, 2020 Minnesota
Fond du Lac tribal council supports elk restoration March 30, 2020 Minnesota
Aerial survey shows Minnesota moose population is stable March 9, 2020 Minnesota
Deer are starting to die from winter's deep snow March 1, 2020 Minnesota
2020 winter shaping up to be hard on deer? February 27, 2020 Minnesota
Researchers fight to save moose February 24, 2020 Minnesota
2019 Minnesota Elk Harvest Report February 25, 2020 Minnesota DNR
Minnesota paying out 135K annually due to wolf kills February 22, 2020
Wolf pack structure is interesting view of a family dynamic February 13, 2020 Minnesota
Climate change, altered landscape taking toll on Minnesota wildlife February 2, 2020
Counties strategize to dispose of deer carcasses, but work remains January 28, 2020, Minnesota
The fight for Minnesota's Moose January 23, 2020
2019 Minnesota Elk Harvest Report
Aerial survey shows Minnesota moose population is stable March 9, 2020 Minnesota
Deer are starting to die from winter's deep snow March 1, 2020 Minnesota
Deer Harvest Numbers Up 7% in 2020 January 28, 2021 Minnesota
Minnesota’s wolf population September 12, 2020 DNR
New deer population goals are set May 27, 2020 Minnesota
Southeast deer movement study September 1, 2020 Minnesota
The graying of the deer woods November 20, 2020 Minnesota
What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season October 19, 2020
2019
DNR looking into possible illegal sales of venison December 24, 2019 Minnesota
Firearms deer harvest declines in northwest Minnesota December 23, 2019
St. Louis County set to oppose elk reintroduction effort November 24, 2019 Minnesota
2019 Hunting Harvest Looks Good November 8, 2019 Minnesota
County board hears from elk introduction opponents October 30, 2019 Minnesota
Minnesota DNR 2019-20 Deer Forecast October 14, 2019
Habitat and public support elk in St. Louis County October 9, 2019 Minnesota
Rift within DNR over logging in state wildlife areas August 12, 2019 Minnesota
Resolution would reduce potential elk restoration area August 5, 2019 Minnesota
DNR releases 2019 deer hunting regulations: Here's what's new July 30, 2019 Minnesota
NRB approves 2019 deer season regulations, including no buck-only units May 25, 2019 Minnesota
Douglas County hunters get some doe permits after all April 28, 2019 Minnesota
Despite 'average' WSI, winter was not normal April 27, 2019 Minnesota
Minnesota DNR commissioner talks budget priorities April 21, 2019
Winter takes heavy toll on northern Minnesota deer April 6, 2019
Deer Hunt Management April 3, 2019 Minnesota
New Isle Royale study could clarify the mystery of what's led to the decline of Minnesota's moose March 25, 2019
Seven new wolves on Isle Royale March 25, 2019 Minnesota
Few chances for anterless deer in Douglas County this fall March 23, 2019 Minnesota
... many hunters say they were disappointed with the low number of deer in the county and that they want to have a very conservative season in 2019 to help rebuild the herd...
Vilas Co. Deer Harvest Recommendations Revealed March 15, 2019 Minnesota
A return to wolf hunting in Minnesota? March 13, 2019
Minnesota moose holding their own March 11, 2019
Some deer will die as winter snows pile up March 2, 2019 Minnesota
Southeast Minnesota deer movement study February 28, 2019 Minnesota
Fee reallocation could boost funding for DNR deer management February 19, 2019 Minnesota House of Representatives
Minnesota's once-mild winter turning nasty of late for state deer February 12, 2019
Minnesota elk plan deserves thought and care January 27, 2019
DNR shoots wayward mule deer acting strangely near Thief River Falls January 24, 2019 Minnesota
Deer Farm Activities: Down on the deer farm, chronic wasting disease is critical issue December 1, 2019 Minnesota
Deer Population Shapes Outlook for Upcoming Hunting Season November 8, 2019 Minnesota
DNR announces appointments to its statewide deer advisory committee June 13, 2019 Minnesota
DNR talks deer March 28, 2019 Minnesota
Minnesota DNR 2019-20 Deer Forecast October 14, 2019
Minnesota moose holding their own March 11, 2019
Southeast Minnesota deer movement study February 28, 2019 Minnesota,
Wolves in the neighborhood? December 11, 2019 Minnesota
2018
Volunteer scientists play important role in wildlife research project January 4, 2018 Minnesota
Wolf, entangled in snare, shot in Duluth February 12, 2018
Looks like another mild winter for deer February 7, 2018
Welcome to cold Minnesota February 1, 2018
New study links wolf numbers to moose calf survival January 30, 2018
Examining the complex coexistence of wolves, moose February 3, 2018
Deer feeding rules don't mesh with outdoors writer's observations January 25, 2018
DNR commissioner faces a landscape full of challenges January 20, 2018
Deer management plan will tackle population size, harvest limits January 20, 2018
Audit of Minnesota Deer Management Full Report May 25, 2016
Deer feeding ban continues in 11 central and north-central Minnesota counties August 27, 2018 Minnesota
Deer hunters will have more opportunities this fall
DNR aims to reduce deer numbers in northwestern Minnesota October 28, 2018
DNR invites public to attend deer open houses August 13, 2018 Minnesota
Looks like another mild winter for deer February 7, 2018 Minnesota
Minnesota moose numbers low but stable February 15, 2018
Why no recovery in border country? April 11, 2018 Minnesota,
Wolf, entangled in snare, shot in Duluth February 12, 2018 Minnesota
Deer-wolf population dynamics offer fodder for debate in Minnesota April 15, 2018
Observing the social structure of deer April 15, 2018
Turning the page on deer management April 13, 2018
Reference to northeast moose management is dubious in Minnesota's deer plan April 12, 2018
Why no recovery in border country? April 11, 2018 Minnesota
Minnesota DNR releases deer management plan calling for smaller harvest than what hunters' group wants April 9, 2018
Conjoined White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) Fawns GJ D'Angelo, L Cornicelli, CE Clarkson… - The American Midland …, 2018
New plan fosters better understanding of deer management, more citizen input April 10, 2018
DNR releases deer management plan April 9, 2018
Two rules to change in Duluth bowhunt for deer April 7, 2018
DNR commissioner Landwehr talks muskies, deer plan April 3, 2018
Deer registration in years past March 25, 2018
Helicopter aids in MN DNR deer movement study March 18, 2018
The data on moose and fire March 14, 2018
Elk surveys mailed to 8500 homes in Northland as reintroduction effort inches forward March 13, 2018
Loss of Deer Park's white doe was tragic, unnecessary April 25, 2018
Glenwood, Hunters, farmers talk deer management in Glenwood April 24, 2018
Groups react to Minnesota DNR’s new deer-management plan August 6, 2018
Deer hunters will have more opportunities this fall July 30, 2018
Deer study yields stunning results July 25, 2018
DNR announces first plan to manage deer population July 24, 2018
The decline of moose in northwestern Minnesota July 22, 2018
White-tailed deer in Finland: From 5 to 100,000 in 80 years July 8, 2018
Seeking ways to boost hunter, angler numbers June 4, 2018
GLCC begins with tree-planting project May 28, 2018
‘No more deer’ DNR officials hear complaints from area hunters August 29, 2018
Increased timber harvest on state lands is good for hunters and all Minnesotans September 27, 2018
Minnesota's wolf population remains stable September 24, 2018
DNR deer meetings attract few hunters September 8, 2018
Minnesota hunters asked to observe deer gut piles October 18, 2018
Minnesota opening weekend deer harvest down from last year November 7, 2018
Minnesota hunters prep for Saturday firearms deer season opener October 1, 2018
Early deer license sales decrease October 31, 2018
2018 Minnesota Deer Forecast October 30, 2018
Outlook better for hunters this deer firearms season October 30, 2018 Minnesota
Pondering the mystery of hunting the deer rut in Minnesota October 29, 2018
DNR aims to reduce deer numbers in northwestern Minnesota October 28, 2018
Firearm deer season now less than a week away October 27, 2018 Minnesota
This diving, pooping moose is saving its ecosystem—for now October 21, 2018 Minnesota
Minnesota deer kill down 9.5 percent from last year November 14, 2018
Baiting still tops list of Minnesota deer hunt violations November 11, 2018
Blame modern timber harvesting for erasing wildlife habitat December 1, 2018
Minnesota's firearms deer season never fully recovers from slow start December 8, 2018
Thank modern timber harvesting for creating wildlife habitat December 8, 2018
2017
2017 Regional Deer Report, October 23, 2017, Minnesota
Bill Aims to Protect Venison, Bald Eagles February 16, 2017 Minnesota
DNR and whitetail hunters group ponder dollars and deer March 4, 2017 Minnesota
DNR removes deer carcasses, admits error January 6, 2017 Minnesota
Hunters and anglers are paying enough February 15, 2017 Minnesota
Hunters voice their opinions at deer management meeting in Alexandria February 3, 2017 Minnesota
Lake Superior's last caribou nearly gone; Ontario rushes to move remaining herd to avoid wolves December 10, 2017 Minnesota
Mild winter so far good news for northern deer February 4, 2017 Minnesota
Minnesota DNR proposes license and park fee increases January 26, 2017
Minnesota firearms deer hunters hope to see more bucks this fall October 28, 2017
Minnesota moose numbers stabilizing after steep decline February 27, 2017
Minnesota Moose Population 2005 to 2016, November 4, 2017
MN DNR deer management meetings January 17, 2017 Minnesota
New Bill Seeks To Prohibit Drone Use In Hunting January 22, 2017 Minnesota
Ongoing wolf legal battle September 17, 2017
Outdoors groups urge legislators to approve fee increases March 18, 2017
Minnesota's wolf population March 22, 2017
Winter Severity Index was mild, good for deer, hunters March 24, 2017
Deer permit areas aligned with Northeast moose range March 24, 2017 Minnesota
Logging, intentional fires planned in Superior National Forest to improve moose habitat April 26, 2017
Minnesota’s deer population recovers, and hunters will be allowed to shoot more this fall June 3, 2017
Potential eastern Minnesota areas for elk restoration effort identified May 31, 2017
New deer permit areas set in the northeast June 21, 2017 Minnesota
Maintaining a food plot for whitetails isn't baiting July 20
Parasites, infections, wolves taking toll on Minnesota moose June 27, 2017
Plenty of deer harvest opportunities locally August 7, 2017
2017 Minnesota Deer Forecast September 19, 2017
Ongoing wolf legal battle September 17, 2017
Minnesota wolf population appears to rise 25 percent September 25, 2017
Hunters get their chance for more deer input September 27, 2017
MDHA's Engwall discusses Minnesota deer-hunting issues October 29, 2017
Minnesota firearms deer hunters hope to see more bucks this fall October 28, 2017
Bemidji, Officials say 'fantastic' deer season ahead October 28, 2017
UMN scientist seeks crowd-funding for moose research project October 28, 2017
Deer hunting license sales slow, but need for early permits reduced October 24, 2017
Minnesota to collar more than 100 wild deer with tracking devices to fine-tune its fight against CWD October 14, 2017
Survey sheds light on importance of Minnesota wildlife management October 2, 2017
By tradition, start of deer hunting and the rut coincide November 1, 2017 Minnesota
DNR signs emergency rule for 2017 deer season November 4, 2017
Door County plans to manage its herd November 15, 2017
Minnesota deer harvest up 10 percent November 14, 2017
Minnesota deer harvest increases 16 percent over last year November 21, 2017
Preliminary numbers show hunters and deer harvest down in southeast Minnesota November 19, 2017
Harvest objective, Weather a big factor in deer hunt December 5, 2017
Hunters register 161,057 deer through third weekend - Harvest up 16 percent from 2016 December 2, 2017
Minnesota deer harvest rises 15 percent, boosted by larger herd and more opportunity December 6, 2017
New deer permit area boundaries boosted harvest in moose range December 6, 2017
Antlerless harvest boosts NE Minnesota deer registrations December 9, 2017
Lake Superior's last caribou nearly gone; Ontario rushes to move remaining herd to avoid wolves December 10, 2017
Isle Royale moose getting smaller December 18, 2017
2016
Better deer numbers expected this season in northwest Minnesota October 30, 2016
Cougar pair spotted fighting in northern Minnesota November 12, 2016
Deer Baiting Violations On Record Pace This Season November 22, 2016 Minnesota
Deer Feeding Stations at Gopher Campfire Wildlife Sanctuary in Hutchinson May 3, 2016 Minnesota
Deer Hunters in Central Minnesota Asked to Look for Wolves Opening Weekend November 4, 2016
Deer population looks favorable April 10, 2016 Minnesota
DNR highlights elk plan comments February 7, 2016 Minnesota
DNR proposes holding deer numbers down in northeast Minnesota to help struggling moose February 27, 2016 Minnesota
DNR releases preliminary deer harvest numbers for 2015 January 6, 2016 Minnesota
DNR survey finds Minnesota wolf population stable August 21, 2016 Minnesota
Food plots for wildlife: Diversity works well for me May 19, 2016 Minnesota,
Help create Minnesota's first-ever deer plan September 20, 2016
Latest moose count provides little good news February 17, 2016 Minnesota,
Mild winter good news for deer February 13, 2016 Minnesota
Minnesota deer and grouse hunting groups partner to save forest habitat Up North March 15, 2016
Minnesota deer hunters will get more chances in 2016 due to herd growth August 2, 2016
Minnesota DNR appeals ruling that invalidated major deer poaching bust April 15, 2016
Minnesota scrambles to rekindle hunting, fishing, outdoors participation August 20, 2016
Population on way up October 30, 2016 Minnesota
Researchers race to save Minnesota's dwindling moose population January 20, 2016
So far, mild winter is good news for Northland’s whitetails February 7, 2016 Minnesota
State deer hunters group opposes expanding crossbow hunting March 1, 2016 Minnesota
White-tailed Deer fawn risk from Gray Wolf predation during summer 2016
2015
10 DNR open houses in MN will shape future of deer herd management February 2, 2015 Minnesota
2015 Deer Goal Setting Background on Advisory Team Process and Recommendation Development [PDF] April, 215 Minnesota
Angry lawmakers tell DNR to boost deer herd, especially up north February 12, 2015 Minnesota
As deer disappear, DNR agrees to develop management plan March 4, 2015 Minnesota
As moose population dwindles, agencies work to give them a fighting chance May 20, 2015 Minnesota
Audit likely after hunters challenge DNR April 9, 2015 Minnesota
Borderland, Local deer harvest up December 3, 2015 Minnesota
Brainerd, Local hunters share concern of low deer numbers February 13, 2015 Minnesota
Camp Ripley deer by the number January 23, 2015 Minnesota
Conservative deer season August 7, 2015 Minnesota
Conservative deer season expected October 8, 2015 Minnesota
Dayton calls for felony-level penalties against poachers March 27, 2015 Minnesota
Deer Debate in Minn. March 1, 2015 Minnesota
Deer hunters asked to consider copper vs. lead August 24, 2015 Minnesota
Deer hunters group and DNR clash over deer population goals April 14, 2015 Minnesota
Deer hunters group says DNR's deer population review is seriously flawed April 5, 215 Minnesota
Deer hunters seek $19 million to save forest June 6, 2015 Minnesota
Deer Management from a Business View September 6, 2015 Minnesota
Deer Population Management April 20, 2015 Minnesota
Did our DNR sell the Herd for Pennies? February 16, 2015 Minnesota
DNR approves new deer population goals June 21, 2015 Minnesota
DNR says it will write statewide deer management plan with harvest goal March 8, 2015 Minnesota,
DNR to fly deer and elk surveys January 5, 2015 Minnesota,
DNR weather timeline for deer statistics September 5, 2015 Minnesota
Don’t blame wolves for fewer moose April 22, 2015 Minnesota
Elk in northeast Minnesota? Tribe seeks studies February 6, 2015 Minnesota
Endangered, threatened or over-populated: The debate continues February 13, 2015 Minnesota
Fall and its hunting seasons September 16, 2015 Minnesota
Fond du Lac elk restoration inches ahead February 1, 2015 Minnesota,
Good news for deer numbers March 7, 2015 Minnesota
Groups seek Endangered Species Act protection for Midwest moose July 9, 2015 Minnesota
Help dummy down the MN deer fact set January 17, 2015 Minnesota
History of Minnesota deer hunting and management October 23, 2015
How many deer do Minnesota hunters harvest each year — and where do they find them? November 13, 2015
How many deer is enough in Minnesota? February 20, 2015
How to provide winter cover for wildlife January 15, 2015 Minnesota
Hunter group addresses herd stability, buck maturity October 24, 2015 Minnesota
Hunters Challenge DNR Deer Management Practices February 20, 2015 Minnesota
Lawmakers to DNR: We want more deer up north February 23, 2015 Minnesota
Legislative auditor will examine Minnesota's deer population management April 22, 2015 Minnesota
Listen to the people; protect wolves March 19, 2015 Minnesota
Mild winter should help boost deer population March 28, 2015 Minnesota
Mild winter's timing could not have been better for deer March 22, 2015 Minnesota
Minn. cattlemen angered by court ruling restoring wolf protection January 26, 2015 Minnesota
Minn. Hunters Gearing Up For Firearm Deer Season November 6, 2015 Minnesota
Minnesota deer facts October 19, 2015 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Minnesota Deer Forecast for 2015 September 8, 2015
Minnesota deer hunters' leader wants bigger herd, more DNR transparency October 18, 2015
Minnesota deer management facing new scrutiny April 26, 2015
Minnesota DNR approves new deer population goals June 10, 2015
Minnesota DNR's deer management to be audited May 3, 2015
Minnesota family finds success raising elk on farm May 16, 2015
Minnesota moose research halted by Gov. Dayton April 28, 2015
Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Deer Hunting Conviction February 26, 2015
Minnesota's deer herd will increase, but from what? March 6, 2015
Minnesota's deer kill lowest since ’80s January 8, 2015
Minnesota's deer population appears to be rebounding July 29, 2015
Minnesota's moose numbers drop again; DNR says decline 'will likely continue' February 18, 2015
Minnesota: Why a Deer Management Audit Will Prove Nothing April 28, 2015
MN Deer Hunters Association looking to purchase land for public hunting May 9, 2015 Minnesota
Moose Are Dying in Horrible Ways Due to Climate Change May 8, 2015 Minnesota
More deer seen after milder winter August 1, 2015 Minnesota
Nohre talks state of local deer herd March 18, 2015 Minnesota
North Shore residents sound off to DNR about deer numbers February 15, 2015 Minnesota
North to deer country... April 11, 2015 Minnesota
Now on endangered list, wolves are difficult to control April 27, 2015 Minnesota,
Panels make deer population recommendations in Northeastern Minnesota April 2, 2015
Poaching case should be wakeup call February, 2015 Minnesota
Public input sought on North Shore deer population goals February 7, 2015 Minnesota
Schomacker hosts deer hunting town hall meeting December 29, 2015 Minnesota,
Should worst Minnesota poachers be charged with felonies? May 8, 2015
State's wildlife faring well in mild winter January 24, 2015 Minnesota
The purpose of antlers September 6, 2015 Minnesota
To save moose, coalition spends millions on habitat May 22, 2015 Minnesota,
Under Bill, 84-Year-Old Could Get Another Shot at a Deer April 13, 2015 Minnesota,
VNP moose numbers appear stable May 5, 2015 Minnesota
White tail adults are pretty cool, too July 31, 2015 Minnesota
Why Wisconsin has more deer than Minnesota November 20, 2015
With Handwritten Plea, 84-Year-Old Hunter Charms Lawmakers February 7, 2015 Minnesota
Woodland caribou populations continue downward trend April 11, 2015 Minnesota,
WSI drastically lower than last year February 6, 2015 Minnesota
2014
Amid Dwindling Deer Populations, DNR Asking for Hunters Input on Management April 1, 2014 Minnesota
Anderson: In some ways, deer population fix is up to hunters March 21, 2014 Minnesota
Audit of MN DNR Deer Management, Petition September 17, 2014 Minnesota
Blaine students collar deer for research April 14, 2014 Minnesota,
Central Minnesota deer harvest down about 25% November 15, 2014
Changes to deer season to benefit older bow hunters September 12, 2014 Minnesota,
Comments sought on proposed archery deer hunt in Wildlife Refuge July 26, 2014 Minnesota
Complaints over Minnesota's falling deer harvest grow louder January 14, 2014 Minnesota
Conservation Officer Report, slow deer season November 10, 2014 Minnesota
Conservation Officer Report: Deer Struggling April 9, 2014 Minnesota
Conservative 2014 Deer Season Will Rebuild Herd, Challenge Hunters October 29, 2014 Minnesota,
Conservative deer season set; hunting licenses go on sale Aug. 1 July 23, 2014 Minnesota
Councils ask for input on deer numbers November 27, 2014 Minnesota
Decline in hunting permits shows shifting leisure trends July 16, 2014 Minnesota
Deer feeding project cost: $200,225 July 16, 2014 Minnesota
Deer feeding update for northern Minnesota April 4, 2014
Deer hunters' group initiates hunter observation survey September 18, 2014 Minnesota
Deer Hunting Season's 'Orange Friday' Bolsters Retail Sales November 7, 2014 Minnesota
Deer Hunts At State Parks This Fall September 12, 2014 Minnesota
Deer model failing Minnesota September 19, 2014 Minnesota
Deer numbers drop in northwest Minnesota March 21, 2014 Minnesota
Deer plans need prompt consideration January 11, 2013 Minnesota
Dinner for deer: Emergency feeding program to begin March 5, 2014 Minnesota
DNR declines emergency winter deer feeding February 6, 2014 Minnesota
DNR deer decision: Bad for hunters, good for deer November 13, 2014 Minnesota
DNR Nixes Expanded Hunting in Natural Areas August 19, 2014 Minnesota
DNR official, bowhunting advocate discuss deer management November 2, 2014 Minnesota
DNR to allow deer feeding February 12, 2014 Minnesota
DNR to fly deer and elk surveys, including Mille Lacs January 15, 2014 Minnesota
DNR to hold public meetings on southeastern deer population goals February 7, 2014 Minnesota
DNR to issue more wolf-hunting licenses, allow more animals to be bagged July 24, 2014 Minnesota
DNR's missteps keep deer feeding controversy alive March 14, 2014 Minnesota
DNR, MDHA to conduct deer listening sessions statewide February 14, 2014 Minnesota
DNR: Minnesota hunters will bag far fewer deer this season October 21, 2014
Dogs threaten deer March 22, 2014 Minnesota,
Eau Claire, Deer councils set goals for counties November 7, 2014 Minnesota
Elk backers lobbying to increase herd in Minnesota April 4, 2014 Minnesota,
Expect deer permit areas to drop back April 18, 2014 Minnesota
Feed deer? Minnesota DNR will, with a sigh February 15, 2014 Minnesota
Feeding the deer June 1, 2014 Minnesota
Feeding the Deer: Volunteers Take to the Woods March 23, 2014 Minnesota,
Firearms deer harvest down 44 percent in NE Minnesota November 18, 2014
Fond du Lac Band mulls Elk restoration March 15, 2014 Minnesota
Fond du Lac Band mulls elk restoration March 9, 2014 Minnesota
Food for thought on deer feeding March 12, 2014 Minnesota
Has Minnesota TB Zone 101 feeding ban been lifted March 9, 2014
Hunters across Minnesota saw a decline in deer January 4, 2014
Hunters Harvest 54,000 Deer in MN November 12, 2014 Minnesota
Hunters say there aren't enough deer June 1, 2014 Minnesota
Hunters upset about small herds dispute DNR's deer data September 4, 2014 Minnesota
Hunting Ammunition and Implications for Public Health [PDF] March, 2014 Minnesota
In Minnesota, wildlife experts campaign for copper bullets October 2, 2014
Law requires permit for antlers from road-kill deer August 22, 2014 Minnesota
Local deer harvest down 12% November 20, 2014 Minnesota
Local hunter starts petition, saying deer population is too low March 27, 2014 Minnesota
Long, hard winter has been tough on deer April 6, 2014 Minnesota
Low deer population, cold weather impair firearms opener November 12, 2014 Minnesota
MDHA issues final report on 2014 emergency deer feeding July 7, 2014 Miinnesota
Minnesota deer debate: Too many or not enough? February 2, 2014
Minnesota deer harvest down 22 percent over 2013 November 30, 2014
Minnesota Deer Hunting Forecast for 2014 October 2, 2014 Minnesota
Minnesota deer hunting: Southeast population process begins with civil meeting February 21, 2014
Minnesota DNR Announces Process To Revisit Deer Population Goals in 2015 August 28, 2014
Minnesota launches deer vs. trees debate April 20, 2014
Minnesota Legacy Amendment has backed nearly 10000 projects since 2008 July 19, 2014
Minnesota moose die from wolves, ticks, abandonment and disease August 9, 2014
Minnesota Moose Population July 18, 2014
Minnesota wildlife panel debates ways to reduce lead ammo February 6, 2014
MN deer feed distribution sites now operate from 8 AM to 12 PM March 15, 2014 Minnesota
MN deer in Arrowhead Region benefiting from mild winter, little snow cover December 29, 2014 Minnesota
MN firearms deer license sales on pace with previous years November 5, 2014 Minnesota
New deer population goals for southeastern Minnesota announced May 29, 2014 Minnesota
No DNR deer feeding in Ely area ... February 21, 2014 Minnesota
Northern Minnesota deer feeding begins March 9, 2014
Overuse of “depredation tag” impacting number of deer November 18, 2014 Minnesota
Petition asks Minnesota DNR to increase deer herd populations January 18, 2014
Plight of Minnesota moose not so dire as believed February 14, 2014
Putting an End to Deer Poaching on Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge May 13, 2014 Minnesota
Reluctant Minnesota DNR plans emergency deer feed February 13, 2014 Minnesota
Reminder for deer opener 2014: Be scrupulous with radio or cell phone use November 7, 2014 Minnesota
Rice County hunters to see young deer population November 6, 2014 Minnesota
Rules won’t drive deer hunters away, DNR official says July 27, 2014 Minnesota,
Saving Minnesota deer, then and now… February 24, 2014
Severe winters play key role in deer mortality April 6, 2014 Minnesota
Snow, cold causing deer concerns January 5, 2014 Minnesota
Stricter rules, fewer deer for MN firearms season November 7, 2014 Minnesota
The Economics of Social Deer Management October 16, 2014 Minnesota, Minnesota Bowhunters Inc.
The tale of deer in Permit Area 178 February 2, 2014 Minnesota
The year outdoors: The cold set the tone December 31, 2014 Minnesota
Time to rebuild July 5, 2014 Minnesota
Tower Area, Final tally: Deer harvest down 30% December 6, 2014 Minnesota,
Voice Your Support For The Minnesota Deer Audit November 24, 2014
Volunteers haul feed to help deer survive tough winter March 12, 2014 Minnesota
Warmer temps end Minnesota's emergency deer feeding program April 12, 2014 Minnesota
What Predicts Support for Antler Point Restrictions? SA Schroeder, L Cornicelli, DC Fulton, MD Grund - Human Dimensions of Wildlife, 2014
Where did all the whitetails go? January 10, 2014 Minnesota
Winter deer-feeding program ends this weekend April 12, 2014 Minnesota
Winter Severity Index for deer creeps higher February 2, 2014 Minnesota
2013
'Tis the season for white-tailed deer November 4, 2013 Minnesota
A hunter's perspective on killing wolf November 26, 2013 Minnesota
After years of too many deer, the pendulum has swung back toward rebuilding whitetail herds in many parts of Minnesota November 8, 2013
All signs point to a solid opener in SW Minn November 8, 2013 Minnesota
Antler Point Restriction, Local QDMA branch wins national award August 14, 2013 Minnesota
APRs [antler point restrictions] help the next generation of deer hunters March 7, 2013 Minnesota
Deep snow and bitter cold already affecting northern Minnesota deer December 15, 2013 Minnesota,
Deer are a problem for farmers August 4, 2013 Minnesota
Deer faring well so far this winter February 24, 2013 Minnesota
Deer harvest running behind as hunt ends November 16, 2013 Minnesota, Minnesota
Deer hunt on pace to meet the area's management goals November 19, 2013
Deer hunting numbers are down November 16, 2013 Minnesota
DNR predicts good deer harvest November 4, 2013 Minnesota
DNR: Number of Minnesota deer hunters down, but violations up November 11, 2013
Early-season deer harvest down significantly in Northeastern MinnesotaNovember 14, 2013 Minnesota
Eh? Leave fawns alone May 21, 2013 Minnesota
Elk a focus for revived MDHA chapter December 22, 2013 Minnesota
Farmers buck deer hunting rules December 18, 2013 Minnesota
Farmers get new options to control problem deer August 15, 2013 Minnesota
Field report: Deer harvest down 6 percent from 2012 November 19, 2013 Minnesota
Final tally: Deer harvest down 25% December 13, 2013 Minnesota
Finding Lost Deer: It's Time For Tracking Dogs To Go National October 10, 2013 Minnesota
Firearms deer harvest down 6 percent from 2012 November 20, 2013 Minnesota
Firearms deer harvest down 8 percent from 2012 November 13, 2013 Minnesota
G&F Forecast: Best Places for Minnesota Deer Hunting in 2013 October, 2013
Harvest numbers down as deer gun season comes to a close November 29, 2013 Minnesota
Helicopters to count deer in many areas of Minnesota January 14, 2013 Minnesota
Illegal deer baiting on the rise; penalties stressed November 13, 2013 Minnesota
Illegal deer baiting on the rise; penalties stressed November 8, 2013 Minnesota
Lottery coming to NW MN permit areas August 19, 2013 Minnesota
May be fewer deer out there December 18, 2013 Minnesota
Minn. deer farm puts $9,400 price on buck's head September 12, 2013 Minnesota
Minn. deer harvest drops 4 percent in 2012 January 28, 2013 Minnesota
Minnesota deer facts November 4, 2013 Minnesota
Minnesota deer hunting: Antler restrictions poised to continue March 5, 2013
Minnesota Deer Season 2013: Hunting Forecast October 4, 2013
Minnesota DNR counts the state's elusive wolves March 17, 2013
Minnesota firearms season deer harvest down December 9, 2013
Minnesota moose hunt is history February 7, 2013
Minnesota Senate panel passes wolf hunt moratorium 7-7 March 14, 2013
Minnesota's crash in moose population remains mystery March 8, 2013
Minnesota's new deer hunting boss, one year on the job November 12, 2013
Minnesota's wolf population down but still healthy July 9, 2013
No surplus either-sex deer permits available for 2013 October 3, 2013 Minnesota
Preliminary 2013 deer harvest numbers released December 9, 2013 Minnesota
Preliminary numbers indicate fewer deer harvested November 19, 2013, Minnesota
Reading the body language of deer November 8, 2013 Minnesota
Reduced deer population means fewer hunting permits July 28, 2013 Minnesota
Smaller deer harvest should lead to higher population December 1, 2013 Minnesota
Southern Minnesota firearms deer harvest sees slight decline November 18, 2013
Stressful Time for Deer April 1, 2013 Minnesota
Tough winter for deer April 21, 2013 Minnesota
What's Killing Minnesota's Moose? July 15, 2013
When are deer bred, Later opener could provide more opportunities October 26, 2013 Minnesota
Where the deer are November 3, 2013 Minnesota
Whitetail herds on the rebound in many parts of Minnesota November 3, 2013
Why I use copper and gilding metal ammunition for deer hunting October 21, 2013 Minnestota
Wildlife hurt -- and helped -- by cold, snowy winter April 6, 2013 Minnesota
With Minnesota deer numbers down, hunters still optimistic November 3, 2013 Minnesota
Wolf Hunting Licenses to Go Down This Fall July 30, 2013 Minnesota
2012
Antler Point Restrictions, Deer management system leads to big bluffland bucks November 10, 2012 Minnesota
APR (antler point restrictions) has been good for state December 8, 2012 Minnesota
Archery finds growing target audience September 15, 2012 Minnesota
Bill makes aggressive run at illegal baiting of deer March 4, 2012 Minnesota
Bill raising hunting, fishing fees passed April 28, 2012 Minnesota
Closing Timber Mills, Changes brewing in woods won't help grouse (or deer) September 9, 2012 Minnesota
Declining moose population in upper Midwest may be due to climate change June 8, 2012 Minneota - Predator to prey ratio
Deer goals March 11, 2012 Minnesota
Deer harvest down both statewide and locally November 25, 2012 Minnesota
Deer hunters concerned about coyotes killing deer January 18, 2012 Minnesota
Deer hunts will limit access to some state parks this fall September 27, 2012 Minnesota
Density up, deer harvest may drop October 31, 2012 Minnesota
Despite population decline, Minnesota moose will still be hunted this fall March 28, 2012
DNR clamping down on antlerless permits September 1, 2012 Minnesota
DNR finds replacement for key deer manager October 31, 2012 Minnesota
DNR hire deals with farmers' complaints about deer August 10, 2012 Minnesota
DNR names Telander chief of Wildlife Section November 4, 2012 Minnesota
DNR officials laud natural resources bill May 5, 2012 Minnesota
DNR officials shed light on deer season November 11, 2012 Minnesota
DNR promotes bullet swap to prevent eagle poisoning October 20, 2012 Minnesota
DNR studies wolf behavior as hunting season approaches October 19, 2012 Minnesota
DNR takes aim at southeastern Minnesota deer issues March 22, 2012
Does a calm winter indicate we'll be seeing more sets of triplet fawns? March 12, 2012 Minnesota
Dwindling Moose Population May Jeopardize Tribal Traditions May 4, 2012 Minnesota
Farmer Taking Deer Eating Crops Issue to Capitol February 13, 2012 Minnesota
Fees may rise as legislators face outdoor issues February 10, 2012 Minnesota
Few deer hunters switching to copper bullets October 28, 2012 Miinnesota
GPS study confirms easy winter for deer in northwest Minnesota March 25, 2012
Harvest Down By 15000 Deer In 2011 Season January 19, 2012 Minnesota
Hunters take to woods for first wolf season November 4, 2012 Minnessota
Hunters, anglers should have a say on taxes April 27, 2012 Minnesota
In Minnesota, it's the time of year for deer, herd population goals increased October 28, 2012
King's Island, New policy allows deer hunting on King's Island June 11, 2012
Landowners weigh CRP, commodities prices February 17, 2012 Minnesota
Longtime DNR wildlife manager at Cloquet retires, logging gives habitat for deer July 8, 2012 Minnesota
Minnesota buck harvest up, antlerless harvest down November 6, 2012
Minnesota compared to Iowa April 8, 2012
Minnesota Deer Harvest Declines In 2011 February 3, 2012
Minnesota Deer harvest numbers drop November 28, 2012
Minnesota Deer Season 2012: Hunting Forecast October 8, 2021
Minnesota deer season prediction: More deer, fewer shots October 28, 2012
Minnesota father, son allegedly had live, untagged deer in pickup December 3, 2012
Minnesota House approves game and fish bill [banning donated venison] April 4, 2012
Minnesota laying groundwork for gray wolf hunt, 4000 wolves in state January 28, 2012
Minnesota panels recommend moderate increases in deer herd April 8, 2012
Minnesota's wolves are a conservation success story November 25, 2012
Minnnesota Deer Herd Up This Year October 29, 2012
MN DNR seeks higher fishing, hunting license fees January 15, 2012 Minnesota
Moose population continues free fall February 24, 2012 Minnesota
New penalties in effect for deer baiting October 16, 2012 Minnesota
Northland projects included in latest round of Legacy funds April 27, 2012 Minnesota
Northwest Minnesota deer kill declines December 8, 2012
Officials address farmers' frustrations with deer damaging crops January 28, 2012 Minnesota
Officials fear venison exemption March 25, 2012 Minnesota
Officials say stiffer penalties haven't detered deer baiting December 15, 2012 Minnesota
Online Deer Registration Alters Hunting Culture November 10, 2012
Online tool helps hunters, wildlife watchers November 26, 2012 Minnesota
Ontario guide fined for using dogs, boats to drive deer to huntersJune 14, 2012 Minnesota
Park managers use fire to rejuvenate prairie April 3, 2012 Minnesota
Penalties increase for deer baiting October 25, 2012 Minnesota
Plant now, hunt for deer later July 21, 2012 Minnesota
Predicting Peak Rut Activity & Days to Hunt Deer October 14, 2012 Minnesota
Preliminary 2012 firearm deer harvest numbers released November 26, 2012 Minnesota
St. Louis County irked by overbuilt deer stands July 8, 2012 Minnesota
The hunt is here, deer population history November 1, 2012 Minnesota
Tribal Council declares White Earth Reservation a wolf sanctuary October 27, 2012 Minnesota
Two wolf hunts and trapping season likely May 5, 2012 Minnesota
Was Minnesota's deer herd thinned too much? January 11, 2012 Minnesota
What's going to happen with antler-point restrictions (APRs)? November 1, 2012 Minnesota
Wild Bytes [Deer and Wolves] March 24, 2012 Minnesota
Wolves threaten deer and moose February 5, 2012 Minnesota
Wolves, deer could overshadow proposed license fee hike in Minnesota January 22, 2012
2011
12 Minnesota state parks to close temporarily this fall for deer hunts October 5, 2011
2011: The year that was in the outdoors [deer numbers] December 31, 2011 Minnesota
A year of fewer deer, DNR estimates population at 1 million October 29, 2011 Minnesota
Area deer harvest drops 4 percent February 4, 2011 Minnesota
Assessing Deer Hunter Attitudes Toward Regulatory Change Using June 9, 2011 Minnesota
At the north woods in October October 15, 2011 Minnesota
Better deer management needed December 3, 2011 Minnesota
Borderland deer harvest down more than expected December 4, 2011 Minnesota
Camp Ripley Deer Management Factsheet August 7, 2011 Minnesota
Chippewa County coyote bounty raises concerns November 24, 2011 Minnesota
Coyote bounties return to YM County after 46 year respite December 2, 2011 Minnesota
Customer service is focus for new DNR December 27, 2011 Minnesota
Deer feeding ban starts next week in four counties February 9,2011 Minnesota
Deer hunting: a lesson in overkill November 2, 2011 Minnesota
Deer Hunts Scheduled at Area Three Rivers Parks October 24, 2011 Minnesota
Deer numbers level out across SE region November 3, 2011 Minnesota
Delisting, or crying wolf again?, wolf population 3000 December 25, 2011 Minnesota
DNR Expects Good Season for Minnesota Deer Hunters October 25, 2011
DNR night flights combat illegal shining and poaching November 9, 2011 Minnesota
DNR plans to ban deer feeding to help moose August 17, 2011 Minnesota
DNR says cougars are in Minnesota December 17, 2011 Minnesota
Harsh winter hits northern Minn. deer hard 3/16/2011 Minnesota
Lawmaker has deer hunting policies in his sights December 31, 2011
Minnesota deer harvest up 7 percent in 2010 January 21, 2011
Minnesota Deer Hunter Association requests wolf sightings June 29, 2012
Minnesota Deer Hunters Association others seek action to delist wolves August 14, 2011
Minnesota deer hunting means "big business" for the meat processing industry November 12, 2011 Minnesota
Minnesota deer tag sales set record December 17, 2011
Minnesota issues draft moose management plan August 23, 2011
Minnesota: Deer harvest down by a third November 16, 2011
More about the Camp Ripley hunts October 23, 2011 Minnesota
Muzzleloader deer numbers decline December 10, 2011 Minnesota
Numbers looking good for Minnesota deer November 3, 2011
Service Expands Hunting and Fishing September 17, 2011 Minnesota
Shooting for quality deer August 5, 2011 Minnesota
So far, reports suggest Minnesota deer harvest is down from last year November 8, 2011
The Deer Licensing Bill November 21, 2011 Minnesota
The wolf survives -- in numbers strong enough to be hunted January 2, 2011 Minnesota
Top Minnesota DNR forestry leaders transferred November 8, 2011
Toxic lead from hunters' rifles kills bald eagles November 5, 2011 Minnesota
Wolves take toll on deer in GPS study May 15, 2011 Minnesota
You say 'deer bait'; I say 'green manure' November 21, 2011 Minnesota
2010
Deer hunters group wants to catch cougars on trail cameras December 28, 2010 Minnesota
Deer population goal-setting public meetings begin Feb. 2 January 12, 2015 Minnesota
Increased Wolf Population Won't Affect Deer Season October 21, 2010
States Initiating Research on Moose Declines; Minnesota Halts Hunt February 15, 2013