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DNR seeks input on several deer permit areas

Posted 1/26/22

REGIONAL— If you’re interested in deer management in parts of the North Country, the DNR is seeking your input. The DNR is in the process of setting deer population goals for several deer …

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DNR seeks input on several deer permit areas

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REGIONAL— If you’re interested in deer management in parts of the North Country, the DNR is seeking your input. The DNR is in the process of setting deer population goals for several deer permit areas in northeastern Minnesota and they’re taking public comment on those goals through Feb. 13.
Permit areas currently under consideration in the region include DPAs 117, 118, 126, 130, 131, and 133.
“We’re continuing with an online questionnaire this year and adding webinars for those who wish to connect directly with area wildlife managers on this topic,” said Barbara Keller, DNR big game program leader.
Population goals established in this process will provide direction for management in each goal-setting block for a 10-year period, with a midpoint review at the five-year mark. Goal blocks and the DPAs that comprise them are established based on similar habitat, land uses, deer populations and deer hunter distribution.
Online feedback opened on Monday, Jan. 24. Participants are asked to complete an online questionnaire and indicate whether the deer population in a particular area should increase, decrease, or stay the same—and provide their rationale.
Details about each goal block, how to participate in the process, the webinar schedule, and how to access the questionnaire are listed on the DNR’s website (mndnr.gov/mammals/deer/management/population.html).