The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) loved seeing all the smiles and success stories shared from this past weekend’s Youth Deer Hunting Season! There’s nothing better than seeing young hunters out in the woods, learning responsibility, respect for wildlife, and the traditions that make Minnesota’s hunting heritage so strong.

These moments remind us why we do what we do — protecting habitat, mentoring youth, and ensuring the next generation of hunters can enjoy the great outdoors for years to come.

📸 Vote for Your Favorite Photo Below!
We’ve gathered a gallery of amazing youth hunting photos below, and now it’s your turn to help us choose this year’s fan favorite!

• Simply heart ❤️ your favorite image in the gallery below to cast your vote.

• The photo with the most likes by Monday, October 27th will win a custom MDHA Knife of the Year, made by our partners at Benchmade.

• Want to join the fun? Email your youth hunt photo to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Wednesday, October 22nd, and we’ll add it to the gallery!

Smiles, Success, and Tradition — Celebrating Minnesota’s Youth Deer Hunters

Congratulations to all of Minnesota’s young hunters — your smiles say it all. From all of us at the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, thank you for carrying on our proud hunting tradition and making us proud to be part of this incredible community.