The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reduced elk hunting permits for the 2025 season after aerial surveys indicated lower than expected elk populations. Only four licenses were issued, representing a significant cut aimed at preserving the struggling Caribou-Vita elk herd, which spans the U.S.-Canada border.
This year’s hunting season exclusively targets Zone 30 in northern Kittson County, where two bulls were successfully harvested. In tandem with reduced hunting opportunities, a GPS collar project is set to begin, aiming to gather vital data on elk movement and health over the next four years, which will inform future management decisions.
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