Talk deer with wildlife managers
Reach out by email, phone or in person to local wildlife managers to talk about wildlife and discuss deer, wildlife, hunting and habitat topics over the phone or in local area offices.
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Know the difference
Individual elk are beginning to appear in a wider geographic area outside of far northwestern Minnesota. Make sure you know the difference in the field.
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Deer advisory committee
The deer advisory committee, created as part of the DNR's Minnesota White-tailed Deer Management Plan, provides input on deer management issues.
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Chronic wasting disease
The fatal neurological disease has been found in Minnesota's wild white-tailed deer. The DNR is working to limit its spread and you can help.
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Deer topics
Bovine Tuberculosis • Chronic Wasting Disease • Deer permit areas • Deer plan • Feeding • Harvesting & importing • Hunting • Natural history • Opinion surveys • Populations • Problem deer • Reports & statistics