When you think of world class whitetails, states like Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and even places in Canada will probably come to mind before Minnesota. These states consistently produce trophy whitetail bucks in terms of antler scores. Minnesota produces some respectable antlers, but it's most impressive measure of whitetail bucks is probably weight.
Fall of course is the most important time of the year for MDHA chapters and members. Deer season obviously, but it is also time to collect hides! The Hides for Habitat program is unique to MDHA and is a celebrated example of recycling. Deer hides donated by conservation minded hunters are turned into wildlife habitat and hunter education. It makes sense utilizing a by- product of our hunt and as a fundraiser, it works!
Nineteen yards! That’s where he now stood, a mere nineteen yards away. The countless hours of preparation and mental game planning were about to culminate in the ultimate moment we can all only hope to encounter as bow hunters. All that was needed now was for me to be able to execute the shot. But, before I get into that, let me tell you about what transpired before this moment as I don’t believe this moment was an accident.
The age-old issue with bow hunting in the big woods is finding a way to get those scattered bucks within bow range somehow. In the beautiful, vast, northwoods regions of Minnesota the lure of the wilderness is strong, but the sting of not seeing a deer during an all-day sit can leave a bow hunter with great frustration.
“The goal is access for all!” was how longtime, dedicated MDHA member Dana Klos of the Thief River Falls Chapter enthusiastically described the goal of the latest in a long string of important TRF Chapter’s projects.
Minnesota is a state rich in natural resources, but the greatest of our resources is our children. The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association knows educating hunters is key to perpetuating Minnesota's hunting heritage. The best tool of wildlife and ecosystem education is instilling a greater appreciation for our natural resources in our children.
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