Deer rifle hunting season starts Saturday

Half a million hunters are expected to take part in Minnesota’s firearms deer season that begins a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday, Nov. 4.

“We have a great variety of hunting opportunities and deer populations have increased in recent years,” said Steve Merchant, wildlife populations and regulations manager for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

“Before each season we remind hunters to check this year’s regulations, especially details like when shooting hours are open, considering we set the clocks back when daylight saving time ends during opening weekend,” Merchant said.

A wealth of information on deer and hunting seasons is available on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website. 

WTIP's Rhonda Silence checked in with DNR Conservation Officer Tom Wahlstrom as he prepared for the season opener this week.