McLeod County board postpones decision on rifle vs. shotgun deer-hunting ordinance after hours of public comment After more than two hours of divided public comment, the McLeod County Board of Commissioners voted to postpone indefinitely consideration of a draft ordinance that would limit firearms for deer hunting, leaving the county’s rules unchanged for now.

The McLeod County Board has put a controversial deer hunting ordinance on hold after heated public testimony split the community between those advocating for shotgun safety and others pushing for rifle accessibility.

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DNR: two years of data show no immediate population impact from crossbow inclusion; debate focuses on participation and tradition A Department of Natural Resources report to the Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee found no evidence in 2023'2024 that allowing crossbows during archery season changed deer or turkey populations; testimony at the Feb. 19 hearing highlighted competing views on hunter recruitment, fairness, and archery tradition.

The DNR's recent findings show that allowing crossbows during archery season hasn't affected deer or turkey populations, but the debate over tradition versus inclusion is just heating up!

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Minnesota legislature passes bill to eliminate shotgun zone for deer hunting Minnesota amends deer hunting laws to allow all legal firearms statewide during season.

A groundbreaking bill in Minnesota could change the face of deer hunting by lifting the shotgun-only restriction, igniting a heated debate about safety and wildlife management.

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Minnesota updates game retrieval laws for wounded animals Minnesota allows hunters to retrieve wounded game without landowner permission under new amendment.

A new legislative proposal in Minnesota could revolutionize hunting laws by allowing hunters to retrieve wounded game without landowner permission, igniting fierce debates over ethics and property rights.

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Minnesota DNR boosts outreach for upcoming turkey hunting season amidst virus concerns Minnesota DNR collaborates on outreach as thousands prepare for poultry hunting this season.

As Minnesota's turkey hunting season approaches, officials are ramping up outreach to educate hunters about health risks and wildlife monitoring amidst virus concerns.

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Minnesota Senate introduces bill to allow straight-wall cartridge ammunition for deer hunting Legislature amends Minnesota Statutes to permit straight-wall cartridges statewide for deer hunting.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 1156 could revolutionize deer hunting by allowing straight-wall cartridge ammunition statewide, but will it spark safety concerns and debates over wildlife management?

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