Hunting

Turkey hunters have until Jan. 9 to apply for the 2009 spring hunt, wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

"The spring turkey application deadline tends to sneak up on hunters, so we extended the process this year," said Bill Penning, DNR farmland wildlife program leader. "Although we've allowed additional time, we encourage hunters to apply early and avoid the last-minute rush."

First-Ever Pheasants Forever/DNR Mentor Youth Hunt a Success!

Saint Paul, Minn. - The results are in from Minnesota's most highly-anticipated autumn event, and we're not talking about the U.S. Senate race. The first-ever Pheasants Forever (PF) special mentored youth hunt, co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Resources (DNR), allowed 200 youth the opportunity to experience a safe, high-quality outdoor experience.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ducks Unlimited’s Waterfowl Migration Map provides in-depth information waterfowl hunters can use to improve their success this season. Hunters across the continent are posting waterfowl migration information in their areas based on incoming and outgoing birds. This information, along with a dozen other features are allowing waterfowl hunters a continental perspective of when and where migrating ducks will be in front of their blinds.

By Melissa Gilman
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As Minnesota’s deer hunters prepare for their fall hunts, Governor Tim Pawlenty is looking forward to enjoying the 6th Annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener. This event will celebrate our state’s rich hunting heritage, outstanding wildlife habitat, fellow hunters’ camaraderie and the statewide economic benefits of hunting.

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By Richard Crawford

Now through early January, hunters will head out into the fields, duck blinds and boats with their “best friend” beside them.

Joe Dolejsi, an Eden Prairie resident who is the past president of North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, spends time throughout the year training hunters and their companions to make sure they return from the fields in good shape as well.

While dogs bred for hunting relish this time of year, there are some important things to remember about keeping dogs in good shape in the fall, Dolejsi said.