DNR report: two years of crossbow expansion shows no population decline so far; hunters and groups disagree over long-term effects A DNR analysis covering two years after the 2023 expansion of crossbow use found no clear impact on deer or turkey populations so far, with increases in archery participation and shifting demographics. Public witnesses were sharply divided: Minnesota Bow Hunters opposed full inclusion, while Minnesota Deer Hunters Association supported it for access and retention.

A new DNR report reveals that expanding crossbow use in Minnesota hasn't harmed deer or turkey populations, but the debate among hunters about its long-term effects is just heating up.

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Cherokee Nation council approves easement to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for access to trust land in Adair County The Cherokee Nation Council approved Resolution 8 26-017 to grant an easement for ingress and egress to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and/or The Conservation Fund across a portion of tribal trust land in Adair County; the motion carried with no opposition voiced.

The Cherokee Nation Council has taken a significant step by approving an easement for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to access tribal trust land in Adair County.

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