Minnesota Hunting Photos

Lance Lockman went on his first Turkey hunt with his dad Levi, and his dad harvested this 26 pound Tom near Stacy, MN.

Ed Koch age 13 of Palisade, Guided by his Grandma Linda Weimer

Sara Thompson age 14 of Palisade, Guided by her Grandpa Harley Weimer

Emma Thompson age 16 of Palisade, Guided by her Grandma Linda Weimer

Peyton Soltis, age 10, of Royalton, harvested this jake on April 30. Her bird weighed 16-pounds and had a 4-inch beard.

Tarrin Stephans (age 17) shot this Tom, with her Hoyt, in Olmsted County on her 3rd day out; 1" spurs, 9 1/2" beard, 22 lbs.

Carson Schmaltz of Richmond shot this 25 1/2 pound Tom while hunting by Kimball. It had 1-inch spurs and it was missing its beard.

Landyn Dombovy May 17, 2020 Crow Wing County MN

10.5 inch beard with 1.5 inch spurs in Wright county

10 year old Westin Donabauer of Waconia harvested his first gobbler on April 26th in Stearns County. The 20 pound gobbler had a four inch beard.

Austin Halbur (left) of Forest Lake, age 11, shot his first turkey April 19th while hunting in Washington County

Maxwell Meier, 8, of Little Falls, shot his first Tom with a 9-inch beard, weighing 20 pounds, and having 1-inch spurs on April 19 in Morrison County.

Bennett Thieke, 10, shot this turkey April 18 near Elk River. It weighed 23 pounds, had a 10 inch beard and 1 inch spurs. This is Bennett's third turkey.

Tyler Piepho age 9 of Hartland shot his first turkey April 19th in Rice County. The bird weighed 23lbs, had an 11" beard, and 1" spurs.

Joseph Sternhagen, 8 years old, of Frazee, MN, shot his first Tom, turkey with a .410. The turkey had 9 1/2 inch beard and 1 in spurs.

Brian Hansel of Dalton shot this 26-pound turkey gobbler April 27 while hunting north of Dalton. The bird had a nine-inch beard and 1 1/4 inch spurs.

Ellen Anderson of Moose Lake Minnesota shot this 23 pound Tom on April 26.

Brielle and Jaylyn Lusty both shot their birds Saturday evening the 18th near Carlos. Brielle's bird (left) weighed 20 lbs and Jaylyn's bird weighed 21 lbs.

Tyson Schmitz, age 8, of Savage, MN shot this 22 pound, 9 inch beard, 1 inch spurs, tom on April 18th while hunting with his mom and dad in western MN.

August Dagel age 11, of Astoria S.D. shot this 23 pound, 8 inch beard, 1 inch spurs, tom on April 19th while hunting with his father near his home.

Peyton Zenzen right shot this 8.5 inch beard ,1 inch spurs with a bow along with Carter Swensen both of New London Mn .

Paityn Zamzow, 11, of Eyota, shot her first turkey April 26th in Olmsted County. 22-pounds 8.5" beard, 1" and 1-3/8" spurs

Shot on April 18, 2020 in Crow Wing County. Has a 10 inch beard and missing center tail feathers. Roosted him and his hen, the night before.

Roger Klimek of Brandon shot this 27-pound turkey with a 9.5 inch beard on April 25 while hunting in Douglas County

Kallie Otto, age 11, shot her first turkey in Cannon Falls, MN on April 21, 2020.

I bagged this turkey in Pope County. He cane strolling thru by himself on his way to meet up with a group of Jakes and hens. 10 inch beard.

Turkey Harvested April 20 in LeSueur County. 27 pds. 10 in beard 1 in spurs

Tavin Benning, 13, of Clarissa, Shot this tom on Saturday, April 18 while hunting in Todd County,

Tavin Benning, 13, of Clarissa, Shot this tom on Saturday, April 18 while hunting in Todd County,

Turkey hunting

Opening day walked out to my blind and the turkeys were all around it. Blew them out of the pasture within 10 minutes I called this Tom back around with the lost hen call.

Sully Johnson, 8, of St. Cloud, MN, harvested his first turkey on Wednesday April 23, 2020 at 7:35am. After 2 hours of calling and no response, Tom snuck up from behind silently and Sully was able to get his perfect shot from 10 yds. 1” spurs, 11.5” beard.

Henry Turk, age 8, from Zimmerman, MN, bagged his first turkey while hunting near Princeton, MN. The Tom weighed 27 lbs with a 10 1/2” beard. The 20 gauge used was the gun his Father shot his first grouse with 29 years ago.

Cal Cichosz, 10, of Winona, MN, harvested this 22 lb Tom, with 1" spurs, and 10" beard, near Theilman, MN, on opening morning.

Isaiah Anderley, 10, of Austin, MN with his first turkey taken on Sunday, April 19th

Opening day bird from new London shot with a bow had 10 inch beard 1 inch spurs and weight of 27 pounds

Autumn Clem, age 13, harvested this 22 pound, 9.5 inch beard, 1 inch spurs with a cross-bow.

11 year old, Alexis Moris of Columbus, MN shot a beautiful mature Tom at 30 yards with her .410 shotgun while hunting with her dad, Adam. After the birds back sided the blind, her hearing protection microphone batteries went out and 3 window attempts later out of the pop up, she fired a shot and was the happiest I've ever seen!

Joey Matson got his first turkey in Blue Earth county that had a 10 inch beard and 1 in spurs and was "really heavy".

Ava Hage 10 years old from Dayton MN. Shot this 24lb Tom on opening morning April 15. The bird had a 10 inch beard with 1 inch spurs. This was her first time hunting and was with me her father. She harvested the bird with a 20 gauge.

I already sent one pic but wanted to share this one as well. Ava Hage 10 year old girl first time hunter with a 24lb Tom. She harvested the bird opening morning with a 20 gauge. 10 inch beard 1 inch spurs.

Tyler Marion - 17 - shot this 26lb Tom with 11" beard and 1" spurs during the A season south of Ogilvie MN.

Beginners luck... 4 year old Beckett Anderson tagged along in the blind with his dad Brett Anderson of Rochester as the pair bagged a long beard by bow April 17th in Olmsted County. It was Beckett's first Turkey hunt.

Adriana Swanson, age 8 of Forest City bagged her first ever turkey opening morning with her dad. The gobbler weighed 22lbs had a 7.5inch beard and 3/4inch spurs.

My wife Brenna Baumgartner and I doubled up on opening morning toms! It was her first tom and we couldn't have been more excited to share the hunt together. She is 9 months pregnant so I give her a ton of credit for getting out there and getting it done. Her bird was taken with a shotgun. It weighed 22# and had a 9" beard. My bird was taken with a bow. It weighed 19# and had a 8" beard.

I shot this bird on April 17th 2020. Hr weighed in at 32 lbs, 10.5” beard, and 1” spurs

Blane Helgeson age 9 Tom turkey 9.5 inch beard 1 in spurs taken on April 18 in goodhue County with a shotgun

Mason Huspek, 8, of Stacy, MN, harvested this 23lb Tom, with 1 1/4 spurs, and 10 1/2 inch beard, near his home, on opening morning.

Tripled up on opening morning. Left to right (Jackson Munsterteiger, Lewis Fearing, Brandon Loftman)

Hunting season 1982 at the Dixon Lake area north of Grand Rapids. People pictured are Richard Morgan, Wayne Peterson, Pat “Buzz” Dingman and Dave Hoffman. Steve Demeules took the picture. It was very cold and snowy but the deer were moving. After a few years of bucks only we were fortunate to get some doe permits

Tyler Olson and Dan Olson from Ottertail county trapping season 2019 19 coyote 9 fox 9 beaver 7 otter 13 racoon 17 muskrat

Soon to be three years old, this little shedder, Adelita Burg, found her first shed in Houston County on March 7th, 2020.

Savannah Overn of LeCenter MN shot this nice Doe during the MN youth season.

Kris Kluge, a disabled American veteran from Mound, harvested his first gobbler fittingly on a rainy Memorial Day in 2019...

Kyle Glidden first buck

My 12 year old daughter, Lauren, shot this beautiful 9 pointer her first time hunting last year on the youth hunt. It was a great experience for the both of us.

Lucas Winfield shot this 10-point buck on Oct. 29th while hunting with a bow near Leroy, MN. Dustin Bennett was tagging along the same night they shot the deer. The rack had a gross score of 151 5/8”.

Bill Winfield shot this main frame 10-pointer on Nov. 11 while hunting near Leroy, MN. The rack had a 18 7/8” spread and a gross score of 170.

On my bowhunting trip to South Africa this past November I was fortunate to harvest three species. This Kudu, a Gemsbok and a black wildebeest. It was worth missing the Mn deer season for once.

Connor shoots first buck

Boone and Crockette buck was shot in ottertail county. 11/10/2019 by Jeff Kerr

My name is Briana Medema, I am 20 years old and I have been hunting for over 8 years. This past hunting season I shot my first deer! It was an 8 point buck, I shot it around 7:18 am, on opening morning in Mille Lacs county. I shot the buck on the property my boyfriend and I had just purchased. After taking this animal the feeling was something I could not describe!! The first thing I did was call my brother and boyfriend, they both say they could hear the shakiness in my voice, it was buck fever I guess. I was so excited that my first deer was so beautiful!

9 point Buck was harvested by Braden Schuett opening morning of Slug Season near Welcome Minnesota

Opening Day 2019 Bear. Washington County Minnesota. Field dressed 225 pounds.

Matthew Neeser shot his first deer, an 8-point buck, on opening day of the Wisconsin rifle season. Buck was taken near Rice Lake, WI.

12 17” spread shot Nov 9 by Stephanie Schmidt near Grey Eagle

Attached is Photos I took in my back yard of a Buck and Doe, Please note I am sending 3 pics 1 of 3

Attached is Photos I took in my back yard of a Buck and Doe, Please note I am sending 3 pics 2 of 3

Peter Krig, 9, of Mounds View helped his Dad harvest an 11 point in East Bethel, MN on firearm opener.

Blake Bradish of Isanti shot this 11pt with a 18 in spread on Dec 12 in Isanti county with his Muzzleloader

Rod Bruflat and Billie with a December hat trick in Clarkfield Minnesota!

Dakota County, November 17th, 2019, 240lbs on the hoof, 9 points, Green Scored 138 gross, 16 1/4" inside spread, 24" main beams

Kal Kullot age (15) was able to get his buck during youth season with his .50 cal muzzle loader near his home in Fillmore County.

Haileys first goose harvest!

Gary Kautz (70) of Oronoco, MN harvested this nice 11-point buck (Broken left G2) on 11/13/2019. His biggest buck harvested to date.

Jacob Vonarx (13) of Byron, MN, shot this 7 point buck October 18th during the youth hunt near Hokah, MN in Houston county.

James Vonarx (12) of Hokah, MN, shot this 8 point buck on November 30th. Near Hokah, MN in Houston county.

1st. Pheasant hunt. 3 birds without a dog=Great Day!!

Carter Larson, age 10, of Isle MN shot his very first buck Nov. 17th while hunting with his Grandpa Bob Larson. The 11 PT buck weighed 165 lbs.

Colten Schulz 11 years old Lake Shore mn

Abbie Morinville age 11 of Fertile, MN shot this 10 point buck on Nov 13th in Polk Co. The rack had a 17 inch inside spread and green scored 141 gross. This was Abbies 1st deer and she was using a 243.

Ryan Baer of Madison Lake, shot this 8 pt buck on 11-17-19 near the black hills, SD.

Neil Kroger (60) of Cottonwood, MN took this 11 point buck near his home on 11/16/19.

Emily Mastin, 12, from Tenstrike, Minnesota shot her first deer during the youth hunt season.

Father Daughter Hunting trip, three great hunters!

13 years old first buck out of South Dakota. 270 yard shot, amazing hunter. Proud Papa

Dan Sartell, Wadena MN, harvested this 10-point buck on Saturday, Nov. 16 while hunting in Ottertail County. The buck’s rack inside spread measured 18” and the field dressed weight was 197 pounds.

Not the biggest buck, but it’s the coolest one I’ve taken. First piebald I’ve seen in my area.

Twelve year old Emmi Peltola, shot her first deer near Garvin, MN on November 16th. Emmi was assisted by her aunt Wendy Krueger on the hunt.

Ryan Zak shot this 10 pointer around 4:30 p.m. on 11-9-19 in Isanti, MN.

Found a couple of roosters on a WMA near Windom with the help of my trusty vizsla Champ.

Madelyn Parrott, age 14 of Gaylord, MN with her first deer, an 11pt on Nov. 9 in SE Sibley County

Rare 10 pt buck in full velvet harvested November 17 near Hewitt MN by Jude Rognstad. Jude the Dude

This beauty was taken by Greg Shaw at the family hunting camp near Embarrass MN on 11-16-19. The buck had nine points and was 21 1/2" wide.

Grace Gysbers (19) shot near Harris Mn Biggest deer to date opening day 2019 season

Jacob Gysbers (8) from Vadnais Heights, MN with his 1st deer taken near Grantsburg, WI with crossbow

Gage Thielbar along with his hunting guide Nolan Thielbar bagged this beautiful 8 point on grandpa’s farm. It was his first deer ever!

Hunter Johnson of Monticello, harvested this doe (his first deer) on second weekend of firearms season with his muzzleloader, making an impressive 162 yard broadside shot.

My son's, Jed and Wyatt, got these bucks within minutes of each other while bow hunting in Wisconsin.

Abbey Frauenholtz of New Ulm harvested this 198 lb. deer on opening morning in Otter Tail County.

17 year old slade moore with his Minnesota buck

Dawson Erickson shot this 10 point buck on the last day of the 2019 youth deer hunt in Pennington County while hunting with his dad.

12 point buck shot at 110 in the afternoon. Eagle bend mn opening day 2019.

Future hunter. Starting them young.

Kadence Kelly, 11 years old and a 6th grader from Jordan, MN harvested her first deer in Mentor, MN on 11/13/19. “I shot him once in the neck and he dropped like a sac of dirt!” She said.

Asher Tramm (13 years old) shot this 12 point buck on November 11th, 2019 in Stanchfield, MN. It weighed 220 lbs and scored 167 inches.

Erin Johnson, 17 yrs. old - 10 point buck - East Bethel, MN

Jacob Worlie age 12 of Bowlus, MN shot this 8 point buck in his first year deer hunting.

Annie Krieg 14 of Moorhead shot this 8pt buck on November 9th near Frazee.

Hailey Krieg 14 of Moorhead shot this 8pt buck on November 10th near Frazee.

Brent Johnson of Blaine, MN shot this public land buck near Bigfork, MN on November 9th.

12 year old David Taylor with 8 point buck.

Hailey Plattner 12 of Big Lake shot her first deer in Aitkin County on opening morning 2019.

Minnesota firearms opener beer Motley Mn.

Madi Gentz age 11 of Milaca shot this buck 10 mins into the season on 11-9-19 with her muzzleloader in West Heron Lake Township. Her first deer and her little brother Graysen and dad Nyles were with her to share the moment.

Brady Sykora shot this 8pt buck in Traverse County. He had assistance from his 4 year old son, Ollie with the track job. He was one happy boy.

Bow hunting in Winona county and shot my best buck on the evening of October 3rd 2019.

Brie Kobow shot her first deer while hunting with her uncle, Dan on land that they own north of Hutchinson.

Joey Matson of Mankato with his first buck near Stewartville during the youth deer season.

Joey Matson of Mankato with his first buck near Stewartville during the youth deer season.

Kyle Hestekind of Viking MN shot this 10 point while hunting near Thief River Falls MN on October 25th

Kyle thomas from Ramsey mn shot this 14 point buck at the family farm in milaca mn.

Keiffer Wire took this buck November 9 while hunting with his dad South West of Glenville mn.

Dylan Larson Age 13 of Blaine shot this 8 Point buck on opening morning on November 9th near Perham in Ottertail County.

Dylan Guck Perham Mn, age 11, bagged this buck Sat. of the youth hunt with Grandpa Steve in Becker Co

First time rifle hunting, Savannah of Brainerd, was with when her mom got this atypical 9 point buck on opening morning near McGregor, MN

Hope Wickert shot her first buck on the morning of deer opener 2019.

My 80 year old dad, Jim Yanke, enjoying deer hunting. Missed out last year cause of back surgery but made up this year!

Tyler Larson of Blaine shot this 11 Point buck on October 18th during the Youth hunt near Perham in Ottertail county.

Addison Mann, 12, got her 1st deer opening weekend in Rice County

Sydney Erickson, 10, harvested her first deer with her dad on the family farm in NW MN.

Renville County 8 point arrowed the evening of Nov 2. Field dressed at 202 lbs

Andrew Barberg took his first buck during the Minnesota Youth Season.

Oakley at age 3 on her first pheasant hunt with Dad.

Isaac Stadin, shot his first deer during the 2019 Minnesota Youth Hunt. Voodoo Ranch, Nickerson

Erik Anderson, of Elk River, shot this 9-point buck, his first with a bow, while hunting in Sherburne County on October 30th.

Ryan Herbst pictured with father Josh got his first buck on Oct. 19 in Isanti County. A five point using a 20 ga. smooth bore at 75 yards.

Mikey's first deer

Macy Geislinger (10 years old) shot this 10 pointer on her very first night out hunting during the youth hunt this year.

Brody Brandt shot his first deer while using his bow.

Tyler Wild, 11, of Lakeville, shot his first deer, a 9 point buck on Oct. 17 during the youth hunt near Blackduck, MN.

Tanner Barth of St. Michael shot this doe during the youth hunt in the Floodwood area.

Leo Petrowski (10) shot this big fall tom in Wadena County on October 26, 2019. The tom had a 11.5" beard. It was his first turkey.

Paul & Ryan Baer of Madison Lake Harvested this mixed bag of woodies and teal on 10-12-19 on a local river with the help of Bella. Revised description, previously submitted.

Drake Wood Duck shot on 09/21/19 in Outing MN

Mama and her 3 cubs. Taken near Brainerd, MN

Opening day buck 2019

Opening weekend bow kill. I was standing on the ground using some white oaks as cover and I was able to arrow this guy at only 10 feet away. Just an unbelievable experience, as well as the best buck of my life.

Claire Griffith, age 12 from Albert Lea. First deer, a nice 10 point buck, shot opening morning with her bow in Freeborn County.

Evan Rollofson shot 3 wood ducks 3 teal and 1 merganser on Youth Waterfowl weekend near Wendell, MN. Evan is pictured with his Dad, Chad Rollofson. Photo by Aaron Weinardt.

Opening day success, 225 lb Black Bear near Aitkin, MN

Russel Tauer,9, of Forest Lake took his first turkey may 11. A 21 pound tom with an 11 inch beard.

Avalee Brown, 10, of New York Mills, MN got her first deer, a spike buck, during the first weekend of deer hunting in 2018. One shot!

2019 Minnesota archery turkey. May 25th 2019

Abigail Schilling first turkey

After a long Saturday in the blind we were able to get it done by 7:45am on Sunday! They came running in and we were able to double up on these two long beards for my Mom's first hunt. 21 lbs 10 inch beard 1 1/8 inch spurs, 20 lbs 9 inch beard 3/4 inch spurs. Mille Lacs county

Wyatt Lindblom shot this tom on his first solo turkey hunt. 9 inch beard and 1 inch spurs.

Hooked on Turkeys--Sienna Melz, Age 11, of Aitkin, MN shot her 1st gobbler on May 13, 2019. This tom weighed in at 21.55 pounds, had a 10 inch beard and had 1 inch and 15/16 inch spurs. This was Sienna's first hunt ever--Congratulations!

Junior Pro Team member Abigail Graczyk age 7 of Silver Lake, MN was hunting on her grandpa's southern Ottertail Co. farm with her father and big sister when she harvested her very first turkey! The bird weighed in at 23lbs with a 9 1/2" beard and 3/4" spurs. Abigail's big sister Ella Graczyk also harvested her first turkey only 2 weeks prior to Abigail. Great job girls!!

Hannah Barberg (11) Detroit Lakes, MN, first turkey!

Deanne Schnell, of Plainview, shot her first turkey on May 4th hunting in Olmsted County. The tom had a 9 inch beard.

Fillmore County Monster - Elias Netzel, 11, of Rochester took this tom, his first, on May 10th while hunting with his dad Brian in Fillmore County. The tom weight 26lbs, 10oz, had 1 1/2 inch spurs, and an 11 inch beard.

Late October 2018 North Dakota duck hunt with Maverick

17 year old girl. With a turkey she shot

Caden Zelasko poses with turkeys harvested while hunting with his dad in southern Minnesota. Both birds had 9" beards and over 1" spurs.

Dane and Blake Hilgardner with a 22lb Tom with 10 inch beard shot May 1st shot by their Dad, Matt.

Blake Hilgardner, 10, of Rosemount shot this 16 pound jake with a 20 gauge on April 19. It was his first turkey ever.

Father Son archery double! Tony Payne and his dad Doug, arrowed these two nice toms on the second day of the season in Martin County. They were 2 of 6 toms that came in and destroyed the decoy!

Audrina Matson, 6, Waseca County, First time turkey hunting and harvested her first turkey. Grateful to be able to introduce my daughter to the MN outdoors.

Ella Graczyk, age 9, of Silver Lake, MN is an Outdoor News Junior Pro Team Member and daughter of Whitetail Properties Land Specialist Greg Graczyk. She is shown here with her very first turkey which was harvested off their family farm in Central MN. Her bird weighed in at 22lbs with a 10.5" beard and 1" spurs.

Mason Huspek, of Stacy, MN, shot this gobbler on April 20 in Washington County.

Jolene Shult shot her first turkey ever on April 25th, near the Brainerd lakes area. This was her second time turkey hunting, accompanied by her husband Steve. The bird had a 9 and 1/2 inch beard.

Ben Rosevold of Eagle Lake, Mn harvested his first turkey April 21st in Nicollet County. The tom weighed 22lbs and had a 9inch beard.

Kyle Dreke in Big Stone County. Tom on opening day 10:22 in the am. Called in his hens and 15 minutes later he showed his pretty red face. Strutted and drummed. 36 yard shot with Federal TSS.

Ben and Nick Rosevold of Eagle Lake, MN shot their first turkeys April 20th.

My daughter Abby Scudamore with her first Turkey. 10-inch beard 24-pounds, 1-inch spurs. 2019

WI Youth Turkey Season was a success! My son, Evan Nguyen, with a nice 21.98 lb tom, 10" beard, 1" spurs. This was the second tom we saw that morning. The 1st one came in full strut but hung out at 50-60 yards. Passed on the shot in hopes he would come in closer. He never did. I swapped out my full strut decoy with a 3/4 strut. This guy showed up at 9:30 quiet but charged the decoy. It was game over for him.

My first buck!....10pt w/ 19.5" inside spread shot November 11th, 2018 in Cass County.

Makenna's first Turkey and using her homemade decoy! That she was hiding behind when she shot.

Mid October duck hunt in western Minnesota with my black lab Kenai

Shot from bow stand in the first snowfall of October 2018, Fillmore County.

12 point with a bow in Hubbard County Minnesota on November 9th 2018

OPENING DAY HAD A LARGE DOE COME THROUGH AND SHE WAS BEING FOLLOWED BY A NICE BUCK WHICH WAS 15 MINUTES BEHIND HER. SHE LAYED DOWN 40 YARDS FROM ME BY A LARGE DOWN LOG. THE 8 POINT BUCK CAME IN SLOWLY WALKING DOWN TO HER WHEN I TOOK THE SHOT, NICE HEAVY 220/8POINT BUCK, USED A 30/06 REM PUMP WITH 180 GR. BULLET.

Dec 2018 archery

Ten pointer last night of bow season

Riley Messer with a great hunt bagging a nice 12 point whitetail in Wyoming!!

Leah Robran (12) from Jordan shot these cottontails with her Dad on Grandpa Kent's Farm in Freeborn county.

Ryan Messer, stalked this Wyoming whitetail!

Ariana Messer, her first deer hunt and her first deer!!

Nate Loxtercamp, his first deer a Wyoming Muley!!

Brice Messer and a good buddy Ben Knaus! Oklahoma duck hunting, great times!!

Dani Melin, of Golden Valley, shot this doe while hunting in St. Louis County Nov. 10.

Owen Pawelk, 7, of Rockford, MN with a couple roosters he helped harvest from the southwest MN family farm. Owen's lab, Bear, in the background.

Jerry Scott, of Lake Lillian, shot this 8-point buck Nov. 3rd while hunting with family in Becker County.

Wyatt Reece,15, of Hutchinson shot this 8 point buck on family land North of Wadena 15 minutes into opening day November 3 2018. This was his 2nd buck in 3 years from the same stand.

Sam Beam, of Little Falls, shot this common merganser with a 12-inch sucker sticking out of its mouth. The bird was flying when he shot it.

Last month James and Ryan went for their annual duck hunt. They shot 3 mallards and 2 wood ducks. They had a great time calling in and shooting their ducks.

Nancy Adam's

Zander Folkerts age 10 shot his first muzzleloader deer on 12-7-18 while hunting in Sherburne County. He logged in over 100 stand hours this season and was happy to see his determination pay off.

First deer. Hunting with grandpa. Todd County, Minnesota

Jason, 17, went for his first duck hunt last month and he missed a lot of ducks but he had fun calling them in with his dad, Joel.

Unique 13 point - Both brows are split along with a drop tine.

Anna, 4, found fisher on her trap line. Photo taken by dad, Nathan, in wadena county

Pat Buckwalter, of Mantorville, harvested this 10-point buck on November 3rd in Olmsted County. The rack had a 17 inch inside spread.

Lauren Rupp of Eden Prairie shot this rooster, her first, in Brown County on November 23, 2018.

This respectable 4x4 fell to my 220 Savage on 11/04/2018 in Sherburne County. He was the 18th deer I had seen to start the 2018 gun season.

This 3x4 fell to my .257 Weatherby Mag while party hunting with life long friends in Cass County on 11/08/2018. He'll make for fine eating in the fish house this winter.

Jeff and Jessica Jennings, we were both able to fill our archery tags on the same day, November 2nd.

Preston Gordhamer shot a nice 8 point buck opening day

Wyatt 4 and Evie 3 are having fun/success trapping with their dad this fall near Heidelberg MN. One morning check of 9 muskrats.

Thomas Chandonnet (10) shot this 8 pointer in Wadena, MN on opener morning, November 3, 2018 with his dad. This is his first deer and first time he was able to shoot, but has had several years of patience and watching in the stand with his dad!

Itasca Couty Bruiser. 8-point taken November 18, 2018

Jackson Johnson (11) of Grant, MN shot this buck in Washington County with his bow. This is also his first ever deer.

First year ever hunting let alone deer hunting and I snagged this buck in Onamia, MN!

10 year old Michael Poganski shot his first deer and it was a nice 8 pt

7 pointer taken near my home in Rush City

Tony Payne with old southern Iowa 8 point. After 5 years of waiting it finally happened. Killed 11/11/18

Brooke Adamietz, 16, of Belle Plaine, MN, shot her first deer on her grandpa's land near Clarissa, MN.

Cole Kemkes of Fairfax shot this grouse on October 19 near Big Falls

13 point buck, 18 1/2" inside spread.

Our son Dominic's first time being able to deer hunt and he gets this amazing buck. Couldn't have asked for a better buck to shoot for your first deer

Griffin Peterson from Farmington shot his first deer an 8 point buck near Itasca State Park.

First Deer. Korin Kostreba, age 11 of Holdingford, shot this 130 pound doe November 5.

Alicia Bernau(10) shot her first deer in southern Minnesota.

Nash Peltola from Currie shot his first buck while hunting in the Rochester area on November 10th.

Kitty Trigas of Pine City shot this buck while hunting in northern Minnesota on the opener.

Reese's first whitetail; she is 11 yrs old! We rattled in several deer in a short period of time, she was trying to shoot a smaller one, but couldn't get a clean shot, then this guy showed up!

11 year old Reese's first whitetail!

Kylie Moravec, this was her first year deer hunting. This was the only deer she could take a shot at. She only took one shot and dropped it in its place. She is 13 years old. She is a member of the Junior Pro Team. We were hunting just north of the twin cities. She shot it on Saturday November 10th around 4:15 in the afternoon. Its an eight point buck with 2 broken tines. She was shooting a 20 gauge slug gun. She was very excited about this hunt.

Ethan Moravec, he is 14 years old. This is his first buck he has shot. It is an 8 point buck. He shot it north of Park Rapids with a rifle. This was his 3rd year hunting with his grandpa. He got this on opener day of November 3rd in the afternoon.

12 point buck taken on public land in Kandiyohi County slug zone.

Emma Graven at 11 years old, shot her first deer at 10am on opener morning. It was a 9 point buck taken in Longville MN. She was 102 yards away with a single shot 243 equipped with a red-dot scope, the buck dropped in its tracks. Way to go Emma, great shot!!!!!!!

Rebecca Kopp shot a doe near Moose Lake, MN!

Cole Hill ,age 14 and Jesse Hill, age 12, each got their first deer while hunting in Polk County near Brooks, Minnesota. Cole and Jesse are from Faribault.

I got my buck on opening day in Trail, Minnesota. It was my 40th deer season.

Chelsey Weigel, age 12, from Alexandria bagged her first deer during gun season. He came out trailing a doe around 5:00 pm when he paused in response to a grunt call. Chelsey dropped him with a well placed broadside shot.

Bradley Gerzin was hunting with his Grandpa Lou and helped take a nice sized spiker.

Connor celebrated his 10th birthday harvesting 2 8-point bucks in Northern MN.

Maryanne Larsen from Morgan, MN shot a 4 pt. buck with a bow on Oct 28th near New Ulm, MN. The same evening her sister shot a doe.

Teresa Larsen, from Morgan, MN shot a doe with her bow on Oct 28th near New Ulm, MN. Her sister shot a deer the same evening.

Heart was pumping when this 8 pointer walked in for a 30 yard shot! The deer was shot on public land near Menahga. The deer was weighed at 194 lbs.

Jane Monarski Scepaniak shot this 11-point buck on their property near Saint Joseph, Minn. on November 4, 2018. It was over 120 yard shot with a slug.

Photo of me taking my first buck! I am 10 years old and was fortunate enough to harvest this animal on the morning of November 3. It was my first time ever shooting a slug in my Remington 870 20 gauge. Can't wait to have him mounted on my wall.

Shot this 8 point buck at 20 yards on Nov 2nd, 2018 in Steele County, MN.

An eleven point shot on 11/3/2018 near Elgin, MN. He weighted in at 232 after dressing.

Shot this while duck hunting last Saturday and this is my first green head.

Decided to try deer hunting and shot my very first deer, an 11 point buck! Shot on October 24, in Lino Lakes, MN. Just bought the bow in the spring!

15 year old Nick H. from Faribault shot his first buck on November 3rd 2018. He decided to pass on a doe real early in the morning, After shooting this deer, Nick no longer regretted passing on the doe. He made an excellent shot at 30 yards, on the east side of Faribault

Ben, age 11, shot this 8 point, 210 lb buck opening day in Otter Tail Country, MN. It was his first time every hunting with his dad.

First Buck and First Deer. Shot with a 20 Gauge Mossberg with iron sights in William O'Brien State Park

Gunnar 13yr. 1st deer!!! Opening weekend.

James Rieland shot his first deer. 7 point whitetail shot on 11/3/18 in Todd County, North of Grey Eagle.

Best friends Bill Winfield & Paul Grannes double up in NE Iowa, near Decorah. Over 285" of bone down in one evening sit.

Marcus Hayes Jr shot this nice 11 pointer November 3rd, 2018.

Andrew Hayes shot his first deer November 3rd 2018.

Sean Sletten, of Mankato November 3rd, 2018 Harvested in Goodhue County

Sean Callahan, of Alexandria, MN was able to harvest this 3 1/2 yr old mid 150's 11 pt buck on the evening of October 29th, 2018. With help of a decoy he came into 14 yards and he drew his bow and sent an arrow through this rutting buck!!

This 11 pointer was taken Saturday morning October 27 in the dense fog in an Ottertail Country area woods

Cheyenne Packer shot her first duck on a pond in Dayton, MN while hunting with her dad.

Blake and Emily Kral of New Ulm, shot these cow elk while hunting in Wyoming on October 22

Matt Hilde shot this 10-point buck with a bow on 10/26 at 7:35 AM near New Ulm, MN. 2 1/2 year old, roughly 200 lbs. Nicknamed: Crab Claw 10.

11 yr old Seth Kayser with his first deer. Taken north of Rochester, MN

Shot this grouse near Baudette, MN 10/19/18 and was surprised to find 12 inches of snake inside, still moving! The snake was 28-inches long.

Northern Minnesota youth hunt 2018

Ava Olson, 10 years old, shot this 8-pointer on her first day of her first youth hunt.

Alex Seyffer, of Hopkins, arrowed this 8-point buck October 13th near Red Wing. The rack green scored 130 1/8.

Braxton Moeller shot a 11-point buck his first year bow hunting on Sept 29, 2018. It had a 18 inch spread with a green score of 130. He is from Ramey, MN.

Junior Pro Team member, Jack Pfeifer (14) of Minneapolis, shot the 10-point buck while hunting on October 6th with his bow. This was his first deer ever.

Cooper doing what he loves on Ten Mike Lake.

Ezra Jensen, of Carver, with geese taken Sept. 15 during the early fall season.

Junior Pro Team member, Cheyenne Packer went hunting with her big sister Kiana who is mentoring her this hunting season.

Junior Pro Team member, Joe Pucel, 12, of Wayzata, shot his first deer with a bow while hunting near Wabasha. It was 87 degrees so he wore gym shorts in the ground blind. He was hunting with his dad. It was September 16th.

Andrew Larsen arrowed this opening day 8 point in Renville County.

Derek Denny, of Parkers Prairie, shot this 6x6 bull while archery hunting in Colorado. Many thanks to Bill Wagner (left) and Adam Dewey (middle) for their help with recovery of this fine animal!

Hot opening day for bow, late start getting out but was worth it! 30 minutes or so in the stand Darren was watching a smaller buck and this big buck came through! Arrowed by Darren Vollmer

Brayde Bartels opening day archery 8 point buck

Jack O'Brien, 13, of St. Paul, harvested his first duck - a BANDED wood duck - during Youth Waterfowl Day on September 8, 2018, near Ortonville, MN. Cooper (the dog) made the retrieve.

William O'Brien, 10, of St. Paul, harvested his first duck - a blue wing teal - near Ortonville, MN, during Youth Waterfowl Day on September 8, 2018.

2018 youth hunt McLeod County

Jonathan Krogstad, 11, of Perley, MN shot his first 2 wood ducks while hunting near his home during the 2018 Youth Waterfowl Day.

Katie McFerran, from Angora, MN arrowed this black bear on her very first day of bow hunting ever in Itasca County on the bear opener.

Rylie 10 yrs old shot this adult Tom near Little Falls May 25th 2018

First time hunting got a doe on 11/12/17

Ethan Christoffer of Mankato with his first deer and first hunt in Jackson County in November of 2017.

Tucker Thomforde of Goodhue shot his first turkey May 12 while hunting near Goodhue.

Finn Larson, 10, from Eagan, MN, shot this nice tom in Chippewa County, WI on May 18th. It happened three hours into the first morning of his first ever hunt. The bird had a 9.5 inch beard and 1 inch spurs.

Junior Pro Team member, Luke Cordes, 9, of Kenyon, Minn., shot this 24-pound tom, his first, April 22, 2018. The bird had a 10 1/2-inch beard and 1 1/2-inch spurs.

Josephine Kordiak, 11, shot this 21-pound, 12-ounce gobbler, with a 9-inch beard, and 1-inch spurs with her grandpa, Kent Wickund, May 19, 2018 near Sandstone, Minn.

Minnesota Spring Turkey

Fletcher Steffenson, age 10, with his first Mille Lacs County gobbler! 24lbs. With 10 1/8 inch beard!

Kelsi Smith, by herself, called in and took her first turkey in Barron County Wisconsin. Turkey was 20 1/2 LBS, 9 1/2 inch beard and 1 1/2 inch spurs.

Finley Petersen (age 6) with his second turkey...22lbs 10in beard and 1 inch spurs.

Crewe Dahlheimer age 8 of Brainerd while hunting with his dad Travis doubled up on these nice Tom's. It was Crewe's first turkey. They were hunting in Southeast MN.

Laura Nielson, of Sartell, MN harvested her first ever Tom turkey on April, 28th in Sherburne County. The Tom presented a strutting 15 yard shot.

Mason Huspek, 6 , of North Branch, MN, shot this turkey while hunting near Scandia, on May 6, 2018.

Nash Peltola Currie, of Minn., shot his first turkey on May 6, 2018 on public land in Murray County. The tom had a 9.25 inch beard, one inch spurs and weighed 21 pounds.

Dena Leach, shot this 24pound tom on Friday, May 4th Near Bigelow, MN. Shot with 12 gauge

A good hunt at the shack for Travis Schultz, Dj Schultz, Duke Schultz, Jeremy Hill, and Brad Henrickse.

William Baumann, of Brainerd, Minn., shot his first turkey, with 8 1/2-inch beard.

Paul Stecker, of Rockford, MN, shot this 21lb turkey while hunting in Dassel MN on 4-19-18. The bird had a 10" beard and 1" spurs.

Ryan Robinson, of Big Lake, Minn., bagged this gobbler in zone 507 on the 2nd day of Season A.

Ethan Johnsrud shot this Wild Turkey April 18, 2018 in Grant County by Ashby, MN weighing 19.75 Pounds.

Addison Mongeau, of Blooming Prairie, Minn., arrowed this Merriam's turkey while hunting the Pine Ridge area in Nebraska.

Coach Greg Erickson teaching First-Year Trap Shooter the ins and outs of busting clays.

Bill Moening, Blaine, shot this buck the morning of November 4th in Mille Lacs County. Getting it done at 81!

John Almos of Isanti, MN shot this 27 inch Aoudad in Texas on February 22nd.

Pheasant hunting at Wings North!

Girl Power near Bagley MN, everybody tagged a deer this year!

My Granddaughter, Kyla, at age 24, shooting her First Deer , a "y" buck after hunting for her second year, with Grandpa Joe.

Grant (L) and Nate (R) Helgeson with two turkeys harvested during the 2016 season.

Mike Street of St. Cloud shot this 10 point buck in Hubbard County November 4th. Green scored 148 and weighted 205 dressed.

Carson scored his first deer while hunting his Grandparents farm during the 2017 season in Kanabec County.

Shot December 1 with my muzzleloader. My first ever muzzleloader buck.

Eli Haight, of Rochester, MN shot this nice 10 point buck near the town of Winnebago, MN. He shot this buck on Nov. 12 around 7:30 in the morning. Eli saw this deer 2 days earlier, but unfortunately, he didn't get an opportunity to harvest this deer. This was his first deer, what a nice surprise!

Last group hunt for the 2017 season was one to remember

December 13th goose hunt near Monticello, MN

Trevor Johnson of Longville MN shot this 8 pointer on Nov 4th near Longville.

Trey Rossow of Lakefield MN, shot this 13 pointer, on the last day of the season Dec 10th, 2017. It was Trey's 1st muzzleloader buck.

Grant County SD Buck. 6x8 178 4/8

Bennett Gross, of Racine, MN shot this 6 point buck in Fillmore county on November 11th

Darren Roemhildt of Owatonna shot this 8 point buck during the muzzle season on November 28th near Waseca MN.

Cody Roemhildt of Prior Lake took this mule deer in the Roosevelt National Forest of northern Colorado, with a traditional muzzleloader

Dan Fischer of Nicollet, MN shot this beauty on Nov. 5th, while hunting in Blue Earth County near Madelia, MN. The inside spread was 20 1/8 and Boone & Crockett scored 186 6/8. The deer field dressed at 217lbs.

Riley Kraskey hunting wirth his dad, John Kraskey near Orr, MN. Harvested during the snowstorm of 2016. Due to the fast falling snow, this deer required us to stay on his tail as all sign was getting covered leading to a 4 hr track. Definitely a memory making day

After much patience , this beautiful deer came by my stand chasing 2 does around 9 a.m.on Saturday while hunting Winona area .

Well I waited three long years, 1000 plus passed deer, a few ex girlfriends, and too many miles to count waiting on a good first bow buck. I learned more in that period about hunting, deer behavior, myself and most importantly faith and perseverance toward a goal. All the hard work and practice paid off-- a double lung shot dropped this 17" inside spread 8 point buck after 15 yards in Blue Earth County on November 2, 201. It won't be my biggest ever, but it will always be the one that means the most!

Blair Wolters from Portis Kansas with her first deer shot with a cross bow.

Had this big guy on the trail camera, two days before season opened.

Opening morning of Bow Season 2017. First buck shot with father and son together.

This buck came running out of the slough after a few grunts, I shot him at about 50 yards in his tracks. He is a 12-poiner with double drop tines, he had three but one was previously broken. My first deer with a muzzleloader, a once in a lifetime deer shot near Barnseville, Minn.

Darren Gronseth of Cannon Falls, MN harvested this large 10 point buck in Goodhue County. The antler spread is just over 16"

Shelby Nemeth, 14, shot this 10-point buck with a .243 at 200 yards while hunting near Rice, Minn.

Dalton Kuhnly, from Lindstrom, MN shot his first deer in southern Chisago County on opening day of deer season. Good job Dalton on shooting a nice big 8-pointer for your first deer!!

My 3 year old son Kaden chose to spend the first day his of MEA break chasing woodcock in the Carlos Avery WMA with dad and the dogs!

Bayler Kraus arrowed this 15-point buck near new Ulm, Minn. on Oct. 28, 2017. It weighed 210 lbs field dressed and green-scored 196 non-typical gross.

Samantha Sobiech age 11 from Swanville MN shot her 1st deer on November 6th, 2017

This was my 13 year old daughter's first deer hunt. She was able to pass on a couple smaller bucks, experience being cold, and waiting for the right buck within her comfort zone, AND putting up with her Dad. We were able to take this deer on our Farm in Otter Tail County

After many deer-less years, Jason Crandall of Sauk Rapids finally bagged his first MN deer.

13 year old Madison LeMon with her first deer. 11pt shot near Rush City MN.

Cooper Anderson, age 11, of Elk River shot his first deer on November 12th while hunting in Beltrami County with his father Erik Anderson (L) and grandfather Tony Anderson (R).

Reece Dobbs, 12, of West Concord, Minn., shot her very first deer on the last day of the season near her home in Berne. This nice 10-pointer had a 19 1/2-inch inside spread.

My Buddy Tom Schlichting walking up on our buck we got north of Sauk Centre Saturday Nov. 11th.

probably my favorite deer to date because this was my 6 year old son Talan's first year coming with me in stand. We hunted first weekend and shot this guy 11/11 in the evening. Yellow Medicine County. 16 1/2 inside spread. NOt a monster but as awesome memory 🙂

Evan Lundeen, of Bradford, Minn., harvests a nice 10-point buck on Nov. 11, 2017.

Gunnar Thorson, shot this huge buck on his first ever deer hunt near Mabel, MN. It had a 19 3/4-inch spread and green-scored 183. An awesome first buck!

Ben Thorson shot this buck while hunting near Mabel, Minn. It has an 18 3/4-inch spread with 25-inch beams and green-scored 180 1/8.

Jackson Tabery, 10 years old. first deer, 10-point buck. shot Sunday 5-November-2017 at 8:00am, Otter Tail County

Jolene Erickson, on her third year hunting shot her first buck. 8 pointer, Wadena County, on 11/4/17

Elliot Richards harvested a 14 Point Buck Shot in Ottertail County November 12th. The buck field dressed 240lbs with a 23" inside spread.

Derek Meyer, of Burnsville, shot this mature buck the morning of November 9th while hunting in Lyon County MN. The rack green scored 168 inches.

Chris Steffen shot this ten point buck on November 10 while hunting with his son Alex in Douglas county.

Alex Steffen, age 13, shot his first deer on November 10 while hunting with his dad Chris Steffen in Douglas county.

BUCK DOWN! 10 yr old Libby Bell of Hollandale MN shot her 1st deer@ 63 yards! She's pumped and officially hooked! She can't wait for next year!

11 point Swamp Buck shot opening day at 11 AM in rural Rice County MN.

14 point buck shot in area 241 weighed 210 pounds

Photo by Christopher Belisle. Luke Nilles posing with his 8-point buck, taken the morning of 11/11 in Winona County.

Jeffrey Kubes, 12, of Veseli, MN shot this button buck while hunting with his dad, Jeff Kubes, on the last day of the hunting season, Nov.12. in Rice County. This is Jeffrey first deer.

Blake Follmer shot this 9 point buck on Nov 1 with his bow in Princeton MN.

Larry C Shot this 4X4 buck in San Diego County on November 4th

Anita Woodham shot this big 7 point , 5 year old buck while hunting in Troup county. This was Anitas first deer ever and she used her new AR 15 in Pink and Black Camo with her lazer sight. Congrats Anita

Shot this nice 11 point, 178 lb. buck opening weekend.

Shelbe Schmidt age 13 of Osakis, MN shot her first buck a 6 point near Clotho, MN in Todd County

13 year old Will Donakdson of Dresbach shot his first deer 10 pt buck. Winona County.

Kaitlin (KK) Johnson (13) shot her first deer on November 8th, at 1010 am in Industrial Township just outside of Cloquet, MN. Kaitlin was hunting with her uncle for her second hunting season in the deer stand when this doe came out from the brush into KK's view. With sweaty hands and heart rate bounding she pulled the trigger for a single shot just behind the front shoulder.

My dads (Troy Christensen) biggest white tail. Taken with a bow the Friday before gun opener in Minnesota. Scored 164 and weighed 215 dressed.

Caleb's first deer . On the evening of 11/8

Mitchell Pellowski. this is his first deer that he has harvested. Shot opening day shotgun season 2017.

Sasha Kimball shot this 6 pt in Becker county. With the help of her Dad Allen and son Dane. Should have been a 8 but one side of rack is broke off.

Alexa Esplan, age 13 with her 6-pt buck taken opening day, Nov 4th in her first hunting experience.

First game farm action

Bee with his first buck ever on opening weekend

Tyler Boyd from Aitkin County shot this 10 point buck opening morning. First year hunting.

Buck Down!! At least he knows how to take a good selfie...check out his smile! 8 point buck taken by Albert Lea Mn

Shot in Isanti, MN on November 5th, 2017 during the afternoon/evening hunt. Beautiful 12 point buck weighing approximately 220 lbs.

Rachel Hamlin got her first deer, a 6 point buck deer opener Nov 4th 2017 with her husband- Ed Hamlin, daughter- Sarah Wittman, dad- Norb Stachowski, brother- Craig Stachowski near Isle, MN.

Shot this six point November 5th right at sunrise. Rushford, Minnesota

Jacy Christl, 13, of Hewitt dropped her 1st deer with 1 shot Sunday morning!

Logan Plautz, 6, of Hewitt assisted his aunt in the deer stand and finding this 6 pointer! Thank you for the help Logan!!!

Bryan Otremba shot this 8-point buck while hunting in southeastern Minn., near Mabel on Sunday morning.

Lilli Graupman, 13, of Lake Crystal, shot this 9-point buck, her first, with 17-inch spread.

Clayton Mann (12), Isanti, shot his first buck on opening morning near his grandparent's house in Cohasset, MN.

Cassie Meschke (16) shot her first deer in Steele County, MN on November 11th

Anna Thormodson shot her first buck while hunting in Ottertail County on November 4th.

Rice County, Faribault MN 12 Point Buck

Shot this buck on October 30th in Sibley County.

Spot and stalk archery mule deer. Shot at 54 yards.

Ashton Squires, 12, of Tracy, Minn., and Barrett Evers, 11 of Walnut Grove, Minn., shot their first Canada geese while hunting September 10, 2017 in Murray County.

Adam Grabow, of Parkers Prairie, shot his first turkey this fall. Adam insists the turkey will be served at Thanksgiving.

Sawyer Jacobson 2017 youth Hunt, Marshall County

Makenzie Drache age 14 bagged her first deer on Friday October 20, 2017 in Winona County. Field dressed at 205#.

Botzet

9 point arrowed near Redwood Falls area

Youth hunt MN 2017, first deer-6 points, Alex Haas, 12 years old, shot in Carver, MN

First buck taken w/ a 20 gauge during the youth hunt in Dodge County.

Nolan Pfeilsticker's 1st deer ever. Dropped immediately after 1 shot. Buck was 80 yards away, perfect shot. He was hunting with his dad, Nate Pfeilsticker, on October 19th, during the youth hunt.

423 pound black bear taken on opening day. Scored 200 4/16 Boon & Crockett.Shot with a Ruger Blackhawk .41 Rem. mag.

My mom, Rita Nelson age 79 shot a 6x6 Bull Elk on Tuesday evening, October 10, 2017 in Lancaster Minnesota, Zone 20. It was my mom's first time applying for an Elk tag and I swear that women has a horseshoe and or lucky charm within her bones. My dad has been gone from lung cancer now for 13 years, who was an avid hunter in his own right, so we feel for sure there is divine intervention when ever we are in the hunting woods!! My mom has harvested the biggest 12 point buck on their hunting to date and last year shot the biggest buck among any of us 8 hunters. I am so proud of my mom and we can't thank enough the farmers in the Lancaster area that helped us recover, gut, skin and load the huge elk, Joe Waupleski, Carl Chrisopherson, Daryll & CJ Peterson.

Trigger out of QTK kennels in MN. Trigger in this picture is ten months old and is a natural hunter. He is a cuddler in the house, rockstar in the field and oh yes best friend of the owners. Looking forward to many years of hunting with this boy. Photography by Kelly Petricka

Hunter Bjorgaard of Bemidji shot this buck at 22 yards in Marshall County on September 23rd. It was his first archery deer.

Alex Seyffer of Hopkins MN harvested this 14 point buck on October 7th in the Frontenac area. The rack green scored 156 1/8.

Amanda Pederson age 14 shot this 127 5/8" gross 8 point buck on October 5th 2017, a deer she has named Zeus since she first seen him in velvet.

Brandon Sethre and Tyson Langlie of Ashby MN, double up opening morning of the Minnesota fall turkey season. Birds were vocal and Toms were gobbling!

Brandon Sethre with Fall turkey hunting success opening morning in Minnesota.

Claire Hoffman hunted Swan Lake with her Father Todd and dog Sunny on the 2nd day of the 2017 waterfowl opener. They harvested a mixed bag of mallards, wood ducks, blue wing and green wing teal and a Canadian honker.

Brothers Eli (age 10) and Ethan Schurbon (age 7) of Cambridge took these squirrels, their first wild game, on Sept 17.

Xen Westie, age 11, connected on a great shot to down his first ever duck during Minnesota's youth waterfowl hunt.

Emma Sinnen of Shakopee enjoyed a little beginner's luck on opening day of the 2017 Minnesota bear hunting season. Her guide, Tim Humphrey of Aspen Outfitters, provided her with a great set up for her first ever bear hunt.

Brothers Jake and Joel Stenseth harvested two Canada geese in southern Minn., with their bows over Labor Day weekend.

A successful 2017 bear hunt on sept. 2 near Laporte, Minn. Yielded this 300-pound black bear for Craig Rehder of Felton Minn.

My 423 pound black bear taken at 3:54 pm on opening day.

Kristi Puttin's very first turkey harvested with her very first shotgun near Preston last spring!

Steve Fasching of Annandale MN. arrowed this Tom in Wright County on May 15th. 10.5" beard, 1.5" spurs

Hali Peterson shot her first turkey 20lbs. With an 11" beard. In LeSauk township. 5-6-2017

Craig and Curt Doeden shot these two toms while hunting in Kanabec County April 30th, 2017.

NWTF Rum River Longbeards Mentor Lloyd Rhoda coached Elias Kobienia on his first successful turkey hunt on April 22, 2017 near Foreston, MN. The two year old bird had an 8 1/2 inch beard and weighed 18lbs.

Tommy Falenschek, of Faribault, shot this 21-pound gobbler, with 8-inch beard and 1-inch spurs on April 29, 2017.

Ron Falenschek of Northfield, shot this 26-pound gobbler with 12-inch beard and 1 1/4-inch spurs on April 28, 2017.

Gracie Polich, 11, of Champlin, Minn., shot her first turkey in Kanabec County while hunting with her Uncle Jody on April 15, 2017. The bird weighed 20-pounds and had a 9 1/2-inch beard and 7/8-inch spurs.

Allison Zimmer 17, of Becker, shot this Tom, with a 10" beard and 1 1/8" spurs, in Benton County, on April 14th, 2017.

11 year old Carter Johnson, from Faribault Minnesota. He shot a 21 lbs Tom 15 minutes into opener

Austin Pohlkamp, age 5, of Foley shot his first turkey in Mille Lacs County on April 13, 2017.

Tom & James Pikal (age 8) with their first turkey, near Montgomery MN. The bird weighed 24 pounds and had a 9 1/2" beard.

Tyler Netter, arrowed this once in a lifetime bird taken in central MN near St. Cloud. Amazingly rare color along with double spurs on both legs. Taken with a bow run and gun style. 9-inch beard 22-pounds.

Doug Payne, of Truman, Minn., arrowed this 23-pound gobbler on opening day while hunting on public land.

Tyler Raduenz, of Glencoe, Minn., shot this 8-point buck, with a 20-inch inside spread, scoring 144-inches, while hunting near Nimrod on Nov. 5 on opening morning of rifle season.

Chris Otto, of Mahnomen, MN, shot this 11-point buck, with a 19-inch spread. This buck was shot while hunting in Clearwater County on Nov. 5, 2016.

"Three in one"! Three siblings, three bucks, same stand. Out of Kanabec County. Fall 2016.

Eddie Eggers, Glenn Preuss, Bob Sherratt and others had good luck on opening day of duck season in the 1940's on Vern Hand's slough south of Waterville, Minnesota. Eddie is still active at 99.

Shot on November 5, 2016 with a 20 gauge slug gun. Inside spread 18", shot around Houston, MN.

Braden Koenig, age10, of Clear Lake with his spring turkey near his home.

Hunter Minke, 15, of Harris MN was so proud to bag this big boy opening morning. He was hunting with his dad, brother, cousins and uncles at The Farm in Barnum. The buck dressed out at 214# with 9 points and a 17-1/2" spread.

Jerry Ness, of Fort Ransom, North Dakota, arrowed this 10-point buck near his home on December 20th. It is his largest buck to date after 50 years of hunting white tailed deer in Minnesota and North Dakota. This majestic monarch of a deer had a 18.5 inch inside spread.

Dennis Hillmer, of Carlos, shot this 10-point buck, opening day of muzzleloader season in Todd County. It was his 1st buck taken with a muzzleloader.

Kellan Graning (age 11) shot his first deer, an 8 point buck, on Nov 13th while hunting with his Dad Eric along with friends Tom and Keegan Murphy. His buck had a 20" spread and weighed 226 lbs field dressed!!

Adam Murkowski of Lakeland, MN harvested 5 point buck while hunting in Pine County on November 17, 2016. It was his first MN deer.

Krista Donabauer shot the 11 point buck in Oak Park, MN at her parents farm with a 3rd generation Remington 243 at 125 yard November 7th at 5:15pm

14 year old Sophia Schlieman of Richmond MN shot this 10-point buck while hunting in Swift County on November 6th.

My name is Halie LaTourelle, of Grasston MN, and I shot this 522 lb. black bear while bow hunting in Sandstone MN on September 01, 2016. I have been bear hunting for the past 7 years, baiting and logging countless hours in the stand, and while this is my second black bear, it is my first with my bow. All of the hard work leading up to now has helped make this one of the most rewarding experiences of my life.

Andy Dumdei with son Kason (4) opening weekend in Cass County on first hunting trip shot this 8 pointer with 15" inside spread.

Eddie Carlson, Cottage Grove, MN 8 point buck, harvested 11/13/16 Crow Wing County, MN

Joe Jacobsen arrowed this buck in a south metro area bow hunt.

Shad Schmidt, of Osakis, shot this 8-point buck with an estimated 140" green score while hunting in Todd County near Clotho on Saturday Nov. 12th, 2016

My son, Parker Gessner, shot his first buck at age 14 . It is an 8 pointer. Shot in Cass County on November 13th, with me, his dad. This is his second deer. Last year his first deer was a doe. He lives in Ramsey.

Anthony Narveson, of Champlin, MN shot this 8-point buck, with an 18-inch spread, while hunting in Cook County on November 6th, 2016. First buck as a hunting couple, great memories!

15 pointer shot in French Lake, MN

Rachel Hintze''s first deer with her brand new .410

Jen Wilson's 9-point buck taken on November 8th south of Glenwood.

Jeremy Kochendorfer, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., shot this 12-point buck while hunting in Wadena County on Nov. 5th, 2016.

Colt Uhlenhopp, Bemidji MN, shot this 8 point buck in Beltrami County on Oct. 29th, 2016.

Ben Weber, Burnsville, shot his first deer in Crow Wing County.

Josh Harren, of Clear Lake, shot this 8 point buck with his bow after rattling some antlers in Clearwater, MN on November 3, 2016.

Mike Ross 9-point buck shotgun opening morning Byron Mn Notice he has an Outdoor News hat on.

Andrew Carlson, Big Lake, MN, shot this 15-point buck in Colorado on November 1st. The buck had a 19" inside spead and green scored 179 6/8".

Alicia Kranz with Nate Chadderdon taken on Lake Pepin, Montgomery, Saturday Nov. 5, 2016. There were many ducks flying and it was a beautiful warm morning. Although the hunt wasn't great, the company sure was.

Dan Jansen, Blaine shot this 8 pointer w/18" Spread in Cass County, Nov 5th 2016 | MN-Hunting

Peyton Zenzen, 15, of Belgrade, Minn., shot his first deer with bow Halloween eve.

14 point buck harvested with 22-inch spread in section 157 on opening weekend. This deer came out chasing does and was in full rut. Shot at 185 yards at 5:30 in the evening on Saturday 11/05.

7 point piebald buck shot by my 13 year old daughter Hanna Crabtree near Barnum, MN.

Jesse Hellmann shot this 12-point buck with a 19-inch inside spread with a green score of 142" in Todd County on Oct. 28 2016.

Tom Paulson, of Rochester, shot this 10X8 409-inch bull, while hunting in Colorado Oct. 17, 2016.

Sam Soderman, of International Falls, shot this 300+ pound black bear, while hunting in Colorado on Oct. 18, 2016.

Sam Soderman, of International Falls, shot this 6X6 bull, while hunting in Colorado on Oct. 15, 2016.

Woodland Caribou stag . 36 points. Taken September 26th 2016 in Newfoundland with a 300 win mag.

Owen Beissel (Age 11) of Maple Grove harvested his first buck while participating in the youth firearms season in Houston County on Oct. 20, 2016.

Brian Galleger. Fort Riley, Kansas. Pre-season 2016. This photo was at the height of my preparation this season. At least 6 days a week I was shooting and working my shot groups to ensure I don't miss a chance and take a clean ethical shot no matter the situation. This is my first year bowhunting or really dedicated to archery and in that time I have learned to confidently take shots at 90+ yards and have already taken my first buck. The impact archery has made on my life is astounding and I just wanted to share. instagram: bjg_archery

Taken on the 24th of October shed in photo was 2 years old from this deer shed measured bigger than his current rack estimated to be 7 to 8 years old weighed 220#

Dave Zylstra, of Coto De Caza, CA took this picture of the Sunrise and Moonset over the decoys while duck hunting in Otter Tail County on Saturday, October 22nd 2016.

Great morning in the corn!

Alice Lewandowski (13) shot her first deer during the youth deer season in South Dakota. Alice shot her deer with a .308 rifle at 243 yards.

Lilli Lewandowski (13 years old), of New Ulm, MN, has managed to shoot her first deer on September 19, 2016. She shot this yearling doe using a .270 rifle during a South Dakota youth deer hunt.

Good morning I would like to submit this photo with a memorable tale. One of my co-workers had been pursuing this deer since last years trail photos. They found one shed from this beast this past winter. He had trail cam photos of the 17 pointer 8 days in a row but all after legal hunting hours. With this cold front pushing through he decided to get on stand and see if this buck might move earlier.....and that's what happened. This buck has a 19.5" spread and is unofficially estimated to be close to 180". With the help of friends and family and 8 hours later the buck was recovered. The buck had crossed a river, the blood trail was discovered and lost twice. The determination and persistence by trackers pointed toward the buck possibly re-entering the river and possibly dying in there. It was then decided to drive over an hour away to borrow a canoe and search downstream. The buck was recovered downstream two miles later. I have trail cam photos to share if requested. This is Jordan Loeks first ever bow kill and the bar has been set high for him now into the future. The deer was harvested in west central, Minn.

Lucas Conser 7yrs old Hamburg MN

My 12 yr old daughter first year goose hunting - Hamburg MN

Brother and sister hunting with dad and so very happy!! Hamburg MN

Emma Conser, Hamburg MN - First time turkey hunting:) it's was a dandy!!

Holdyn Hubbard, of Wyoming, duck hunting for the first time with his dad Neil and papa Keven on opener in Chisago County.

Nick Myhre, of Houston County, arrowed this 160 1/4-inch, 11-point buck on Oct. 4, 2016

Josh Scoggins with my son Will Scoggins duck hunting in China, Texas. No excuses Dad!

8 pt. Archery buck harvested in Southeastern Otter Tail County Sept. 23rd

Mackenzie Vycital, 13 years old, of Lonsdale, Mn shot her first goose hunting flooded corn fields near Lonsdale Mn. She was also wearing her favorite Outdoor News stocking hat.

Caleb was excited to shoot his first goose in late season!

Kyle Christian, of Princeton, shot these, geese on lake Tennison on Sept. 11, 2016. With my 10 month old pup Wally.

Elizabeth Richter was accepted in the 30th North American Big Game Awards, 2016-2018 on August 12th, 2016 for her Central Canada barren ground caribou that was harvested on Baralzon Lake, NU and scored 368-2/8. Also in the picture is her Father, George Weber who inspired he love of hunting.

Nolan Hall 10 yrs old First Buck (8 point) 12/5/15 Miami County, KS .243 80 yard shot Grand Parents live in Grey Eagle, MN

Ben Book, of Big Lake, MN landed this 45.5 inch Northern in the BWCA the week of MN Fishing Opener.

Parker Riegelman, of Red Wing, shot this 22lb MN gobbler 30 minutes into the hunt on April 22, 2016.

Parker Riegelman, of Red Wing, shot this 22lb MN gobbler 30 minutes into the hunt on April 22, 2016.

Turkey shot May 14, 10 1/4-inch beard and 7/8-inch spurs.

Turkey shot May 14 ,10.1/4 beard.7/8 spur.

Mason Wickstrom, of Little Falls, shot this 23 lbs. Turkey, with a 9 1/2 beard, while hunting in Morrison County on April 16, 2016

Crow Wing Turkey

Andy Berg of Ogilvie shot this gobbler on April 30th. The bird had an 11 inch beard and 1 1/8 spurs. The turkey waas his first.

Blaze Gurung, of Apple Valley, shot this turkey on his first hunting experience. Goodhue County, May 6, 2016.

11 year old Jude Killian of Andover, took this 28 lb gobbler with one shot, on his very first hunt. The tom had a 10" beard, and 1 5/8" spurs.

25lb 11.5 inch triple beard north of Winthrop by Jonathan Pautz

Chris Homuth First Turkey, 21-pound, 11-ounce, 10 1/4-inch beard

Jason Brower, of Willmar, harvested this 22lb tom on the first morning of his hunt during C season near Spicer, MN. Congrats on your first turkey, Jason!

Andrew Hansen, of Eden Prairie, and Austin Lick of Mora, shot these two toms while hunting in Kanabec County. The birds weighed 20lbs, and 24lbs respectively.

Derek Slagter, of Rochester, and his father-in-law, Glen Gulbranson, of Prinsburg, doubled up on these toms near Spicer, MN during the C season.

Shot at 35 yards with my Mathews Drenalin LD. He came walking through all by himself at 8AM on May 3rd.

Reece Boyd, 15, of Scandia, shot his first turkey April 23, 2016 near his home. 19 lbs and a 9-1/4 inch beard with 7/8 spurs. Hunting with his cousin Joey and called in by uncle David.

Darrin Bonnema (left) shot this Tom w/ a 10 inch beard on April 30th in Paynesville, MN just minutes after brother, Lucas, shot his with an 8 inch beard. It was their first turkey hunt.

23.5lb Tom shot in Afton by 13 year old Peter Young of Woodbury, MN.

8 year old Noah Goergen shot his first turkey, on his first morning out, on May 1st while hunting in Mower County

Dylan Reinardys very first turkey was shot on April 29 2016 in Cannon Falls MN

Jill Hartig, of Park Rapids, shot this tom around 11:30 am Wednesday April 27th, near Wolf Lake, MN. He had a 10 inch beard.

Ben Koenig, of St. Cloud, shot this turkey, with a 16 inch beard, while hunting in Stearns County on April 28, 2016.

Three brothers go out for a turkey hunt, two out of the three fill their tag in 20 minutes. 🙂 L-R Easton Kort (8) with his tom, 21 pounds, 10 1/4" beard and 7/8" spurs, Brennan Kort (8), Becker Kort (5) with his jake.

This tom was harvested early during the morning opener of Season C. Great morning before the weather turned.

Amelia Hudalla, age 11, harvested this 21 pound Morrison County gobbler on April 14th. The beard measured 9 1/2 inches

1st day of the 2nd season 2016. Negotiated 1 day of time off due to weather patterns. Success!

Colin Dearing, of South Haven, killed his first tom on 4/19/16. 22 lbs 10 1/4" beard and 1 1/4" spurs

Griffin Unger, age 11, of Minnetonka, MN arrowed his first deer while hunting in Polk County, WI on November 3, 2015.

Landon Littfin, age 7 of Green Isle with a 20 1/2 pound, 1 3/8 inch spurs, 11 inch beard shot by Carver Mn. on 4-24-16 hunting with his dad Jacob

Grace Gardas of Zimmerman shot her first turkey April 24 in Anoka County. 4 3/4" beard

Alexis Kliniski first time hunting shot this 24 pound bird with 10 3/4 beard and inch 1/8 Spurs one shot 15 yards first time out hunting

Corey Schnell, of Plainview, shot this spring turkey while hunting near Viola on April 23rd. The tom weighed 24 pounds, had a 9 & 1/2 inch beard, and 1 & 3/16 inch spurs.

Adam Kostecka from Waconia shot this 21.5 pound turkey while hunting in Sibley County on April 22nd. The tom had 1 1/4 inch spurs and a 9.5 inch beard.

Madeline (7) and Aubrey (4) helped call this nice metro area Tom into bow range for their dad on the opening day of the "A" season..

9yo Mackenzie Levos, of Zimmerman MN, harvested this Tom near her home on April 15th, with help of her dad Chad Levos. Her bird weghed 23.54lbs, had a 9.5" beard and 1-3.8" spurs.

Lucas Asplund shoots his first turkey.

Dad shot this Jake opening day near Redwood, MN at 8:30 am

Eli's 1st turkey! April 17th 6:30 am 23 lbs, 1 inch spurs, 8 inch beard. Redwood, MN

Jaden Zander, 12 of Shakopee MN, shot this 24lb gobbler April 17, 2016 near Long Prairie, MN. The beard measured 8-inches.

Tanner shot his first turkey in Rice County. The turkey had a 8.5 inch beard.

Ethan Johnsrud shot his first turkey weighting 25 pounds with a 8 in beard on April 17 Grant County by Ashby

The tom has a 10 inch beard. 22lbs. He has shot a tom 4 years in a row. This one was also caught on video with 2 other toms that he has shot.

This tom was arrowed by Tim Pladson of Eagan in Stanton MN on April 17th the 23-pound tom had a 12-3/4 inch beard and 7/8 inch spurs

Riley Elfering, of Freeport, shot this 9.5 inch bearded tom, while hunting with his dad in Stearns County on April 18, 2016.

My son bagged his first bird on opening morning

Alison Marie bagged this turkey with her bow the 2nd day of the season.

Gordon Caspers, mentor. He suffered a stroke Jan 2015 and has aphasia and apraxia. This causes severe speech difficulty. He has mentored for 4 years and this was the first time back after his Stroke. He mentored a 12 year old neighbor boy.

Chad Collins, Lake City MN Arrowed this 25 lb Tom in SE MN on 4-14-2016

Tate, 8, and sister Kynlee, 6, Lundeen went hunting with dad near home in Dassel. Two toms came into the decoys we counted to three then both shot at the same time. Tate's had a 8 1/2" beard 23 lbs. Kynlee's 9 1/2" beard 19 lbs all smiles

Maddy Buss, an 8 year old from Breezy Point, MN, shot her 1st turkey at 7am on opening morning of the 2016 wild turkey season with her 20 gauge shotgun she won at the local NWTF banquet. She was hunting with her dad, Kevin.

11 yr old Jessica Schuette and her father, of Plato MN, two adult toms, while hunting in Sibley Co.

Brent Johnson of Oakdale MN participated in the spring beaver trapping at Carlos Avery WMA. The beaver weighing at 50.2lbs, 33 inches around and 45 inches in length.

Andrew shot this large 8 pointer in North Branch Minnesota 2014

Caleb Olson of Warroad shot his first deer 8 point buck October 17in Roseau County

Brock Shelstad, age 13, of Madison, Minnesota ,called in and took his first crow in Lac Qui Parle County on Uncle John's land.

9 pts., 19 3/4 sread, killed Cambria Co. by 80 yr. old John, Lifetime largest.

Koal Plautz found his first year hunting very successful. Pictured with Grandpa Pat and brother Logan

I had a 2 day stay in the ER, pretty bad infection. came home to see this old dog of mine curled up in my hunting jacket. They know.

Hunter Broad 13 of Andover shot his first buck during the 2015 rifle season 12pt while hunting near Pine River Minn. with his father.

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These photos were taken on Sand Lake in Itasca County on 2/6/16. There was a question in the Outdoor News about delisting the wolf population. This photo should tell us that there are too many wolves & it's a reason why last deer season we seen no deer.

Thanks to his grandpa for a safely guided trip to get him his first deer

Keith Hommerding, of Holdingford, harvested this 12-point buck , which green scored-151 near Holdingford while hunting with long time friends during the second weekend of the muzzleloader season.

Lee Lampert, of Laporte, shot this 12 point buck opening morning in Hubbard County.

Harvested 3 mature whitetail bucks in Kansas

Rooster Pheasant flush

Lab flushing a Rooster Pheasant

Stacy Sexton, of Dundas MN, shot this 15-point buck opening morning, with a 20-inch inside spread, while hunting in Rice County

This Picture shows Steven Quimby (62 of Atwater) holding his 5 by 5 bull elk. Shot in Steamboat Springs, Colorado 2015, While hunting with my friends Roger, Jim, Hammer, Steve, and Shawn.

This picture shows my brother Calvin, (of Spicer, MN) and his son Tom's (of Willmar, MN) 2015 trapping season. Muskrats-150, Mink-18, Possum-2, Beaver-2, Red Fox-1, Raccoon-47, Coyotes-4, and 1 Weasel.

Sean Callahan, and Travis had good night of coyote calling on the January full moon.

Mark Schlicht of Becker MN shot this 10 point buck near his home in Becker Minnesota with a muzzleloader on December 2nd, 2015

Kyle Davis, of Alexandria, Minn., shot this 9-point, Todd County buck on themorning of last day of firearms season.

Nathan Burr, of East Bethel, Minn., shot this late season 9-point while archery hunting in WI on public land Dec. 29, 2015.

Layton Kreidermacher, of Altura MN, arrowed this 12 point buck in winona county on october 25, 152 gross

Jacob Schmitz shot this 12 point buck in Traverse County on Dec 4th, 2015.

Ethan Koziolek from Owatonna shot this seven pointer with his father by his side. 16 inch spread

Shot this 15 pointer in Anoka County with a 12ga, he weighed in at 216 field dressed.

Ellyn Dankers, of Lake City, Minn., shot this 9-point buck while hunting during 2nd season (Nov 29th) in Wabasha County with her dad, Randy Dankers.

Tiffany and Mike Welsh with a bobcat they trapped in Morrison County

Travis Billmeyer, of Kilkenny, harvested this 10-point with a gross score of 153 on November 5th. This was his first archery deer.

Noah Weege, Elk River, with his his first bow kill. A doe shot in Sherburne County on Dec. 30

Michelle Carter, of Minneapolis, shot her first deer 2nd weekend, near Parkers Prairie, MN

Muzzle loader

Joe Mauk from Montrose MN shot this nice 10 point buck in Wadena Co. on Nov 10th

Kamri Kalthoff, of Benson, first coyote down for the year, shot near Swift County

Alexus Bartsch, 15, of La Crescent, shot this 140 class, 11 pointer, with an 18 inch spread, while hunting in Winona Co. on November 28th, 2015

Jenna Traut, of St. Cloud, shot her first 8 point buck, on the second weekend of the firearms season, in Stearns County.

Kelsey and Emily Fleischhacker, of St. Rosa MN, shot these deer on opening day of rifle season while hunting in Morrison County.

Andy Erickson shot this 17-point East Valley buck in Marshall County while hunting with his 7 year old daughter. Scored 180 2/8.

Dustin Cook shot this 125" 9 point buck while hunting near Hulett, WY on Nov. 19th

Todd Pollard bags a penguin

Shot Nov 7th, 2015 Whitewater Management Area

Mn Late season pheasant hunt with my dog Maggie

Chris Schreiner, of Oak Grove, shot this 9-point buck with a 20-inch spread in Chisago County on December 12th at 2:45 PM

Monster 8,, 135 gross, 20 3/8 inside spread

Curt Amundson, of Clearbrook, Minn., shot this 15-point buck with green score of 183 in Clearwater County on open morning.

1-3-2015 Russian Boar arrowed by Michelle Imholte on North Star Hunting Preserve near Camp Ripley, MN-spot and stalked this boar in snow and ice conditions until a bowkill shot was possible at 11 yards. Boar weighed 210 lbs live weight.

Bryce Norby, of Mora, shot this nice 10-point buck opening morning in Kanabec County.

Kaia Barrett, (age 10) of Stevens Point, WI, harvested her first deer, a 6-point buck with a 19" inside spread. She was utilizing the mentored hunting program on Nov. 7 2015. She and her dad were hunting west of Crown, MN