The opening weekend of deer firearms season in Minnesota sees over 400,000 licensed hunters hitting the woods, seeking both sport and sustenance. As hunters like Derek Roadway appreciate the opportunity to connect with nature and fill their freezers, local meat processor Bear Country Meats, LLC anticipates its busiest weeks ahead, processing many more deer during November.
This season is particularly significant as it marks the last of its kind before new regulations eliminate shotgun-only zones, allowing hunters to use rifles next year. While some hunters, including co-owner Michelle Hanenberger, remain loyal to shotguns, others, like Roadway, welcome the change for its potential cost savings on ammunition and hearing protection.
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