As the 2024 firearms deer hunting season begins in Minnesota, participation numbers are on the rise, according to the Department of Natural Resources. Big Game Coordinator Paul Burr notes that the upward trend in hunting activity suggests heightened enthusiasm among the state’s hunting community.
This year’s season opens with moments of anticipation, evidenced by hundreds waiting outside stores like Fleet Farm in Oakdale the night before. Enthusiasts are eager to claim their spots and gear up for the hunt, a tradition that signifies the onset of winter for many families across Minnesota.
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