I will always say that the biggest game changer you can make on your hunting property is doing the hands-on work to build up the deer habitat. There are countless things you can do in your timber and fallow areas to increase the carrying capacity on the piece of dirt you control. But, creating great deer habitat in and of itself doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll create great bow hunting opportunities. There are things you can do to make the deer habitat on your hunting property hunt effectively. That’s where travel corridors come in.

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With the last arrow – or bolt – flung and the final whitetail felled during Minnesota’s 2024 deer-hunting seasons, the total kill had surpassed 170,000 for the first time in two seasons. 

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Each year, thousands of people go outdoors and participate in various activities. This could be hunting, scouting, working on deer stands, foraging for mushrooms or simply going for a walk. What is one thing in common with these activities? You will likely encounter ticks along the way.

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The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association has repeatedly been accused of being anti- agriculture and anti-small business. Where are these accusations coming from? Is there any merit to them? Let’s explore!

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Is The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association in bed with the DNR!? This is a common question I have received as of late. There is a rumor being spread that, because MDHA often receives grant funding from the DNR, we are afraid to challenge them where necessary in fear of losing out on critical revenue. This could not be further from the truth. Let’s take a moment to discuss where the grant funding comes from, the good that we accomplish through that process, and who the benefactors of this funding are.

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One of the first things a shed hunter realizes about this growing sport is you’re charged with covering an infinite amount of space with a finite amount of free time. Because no one has time to look by every tree or walk down every corn row, the trick becomes maximizing the time you have by eliminating unproductive ground and focusing on the best spots.

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