The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association is excited to begin announcing dates for our 2026 Forkhorn Camps! Each year, these camps provide youth across Minnesota with hands-on outdoor education, firearm and archery safety training, conservation lessons, and unforgettable outdoor experiences.
Late winter is the hardest stretch of the year for Minnesota whitetails. By February and March, deer are living off stored fat. Browse is limited. Deep snow makes every step harder.
When it comes to allowing rifles statewide for deer hunting in Minnesota, the conversation usually comes down to a few familiar claims. You’ve probably heard them at deer camp, local meetings, or online.
Let’s set the noise aside and look at what real data and real hunting experience show.
The 2025 Minnesota Wolf Conflict Management Report shows that wolf-related conflicts continue to affect rural communities across northern and central Minnesota.
MDHA and the Minnesota DNR: Different Roles, Shared Outcomes
If you’re a Minnesota deer hunter, you’ve likely heard of both the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). While they often work together, they serve very different purposes — and understanding that difference matters.
The Minnesota DNR released the final harvest numbers from the 2025 deer season, and for a lot of hunters across the state, the results probably line up with what you saw last fall — it was a good year in many places, but not everywhere.
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Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744
