Mark Anderson hunts from a heated deer stand mounted on a Chevy truck bed on his property outside Sauk Centre these days. “I’ve paid my dues freezing in ladder stands,” says the 84-year-old. Like in 1982, when he shot a non-typical 18-point buck. “It weighed 190 lbs. dressed. We made a gun rack out of the hooves. Today it has my dad’s old Zulu 12-gauge shotgun hanging on it.” Moments like these, hunting with his son-in-law while his wife and daughters bake Christmas cookies back at the house, keep Anderson coming back for more.  

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The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) is proud to announce an exciting collaboration with the Minnesota Chapter of Safari Club International (SCI). Together, we are stepping up efforts to advocate for responsible wolf management in Minnesota—an issue that affects wildlife preservation, the health of deer herds, and the outdoor heritage that we all cherish.

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I saw the big fella cruising on a crisp November day. He was covering ground in a great hurry grunting with every step. Then, six does and fawns came flying out of that gnarly bedding area on a knob adjacent to a fresh aspen cutover and beaver pond, not wanting anything to do with the randy fella. 

I grabbed the grunt call off the hook and challenged his manhood with my own deep, guttural grunt. I’ll never forget that image when the ten-point jammed on the brakes and bellowed the loudest grunt I’ve ever heard.

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Snowfoot is a reinvented approach to snowshoeing. Technically categorized as a specialty snowshoe, its globally patented design and unique integrated features place it in a category all its own. Where traditional and aluminum snowshoes serve a singular function - to float and move you in a straight line - Snowfoot uniquely combines features to create complete freedom of movement. Here are a few things that make this product distinct:

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2024 was a year of reflection, action, and growth for the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA). With Minnesota’s rich outdoor heritage at our heart, we worked to strengthen our voice, forge new partnerships, and enhance our conservation efforts across the state. This year wasn’t just about looking back but also looking forward—to ensure our impact in the deer hunting community grows even stronger as we head into 2025.

Here’s a look at what we accomplished, the challenges we tackled, and the strides we’re making for our members and conservationists alike.

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After a week of turkey dinners, football games, and family gatherings, it will be time for Minnesota hunters to trade their forks for firearms again. This Saturday marks the start of muzzleloader deer hunting season across Minnesota, and it’s shaping up to be a great opener.

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