Minnesota Hunting Photos

Grady Field, 12, of Barnesville, MN shot this turkey on May 28, 2022 near his hometown. The 20 lb. tom had an 8 1/2 inch beard, but NO SPURS!

Emma Dearing from Annandale killed this 23.74 lb bird with a 11.25" beard and 2" spurs on both legs. It is potentially the new MN record. It was killed in Wright County on May 22nd. It was scored at 86.25

Andrew Pierskalla, age 17, of Avon, shot this tom turkey on May 18th in Stearns County. It had a 9 1/2” beard and weighed 21 pounds.

Kyanna Britton, Bovey, MN shot her first Turkey, while hunting with her grandpa in Waseca County. The Tom weighed 23 pounds and had an 11 inch beard.

Tom Holford of Corcoran, MN bagged this 22 lb. tom with and 8" beard on 5/15/2022. It was his 25th gobbler in 36 years of spring turkey hunting.

My nephew Gavin Werner Bagged his first turkey in Goodhue County May 6th, 2022. I am one proud Uncle!

Aidan Stamschror-7 year old from Wabasha, MN bagged his first turkey May6th 2022. Weighing in at 20lbs, 10”beard.

Davis Patzer (Left) and Jacob Kleven (Right) spot and stalked this Tom on Easter Sunday 2022. Tom had a 10” beard and 1 1/8” spurs.

Summer Forester, of Zumbro Falls, MN, shot her second ever Tom with a 10 inch beard and 1 1/8inch spurs on April 23rd while hunting with her husband, Tony Nigon. She was stoked!

Isaac Doerr Age 11 shot his first turkey while hunting with his mom in Cambridge. The turkey had a 9 1/2” beard and 1” spurs.

Brenna Baumgartner with 19# 9.5” beard Tom that was shot on 4/28 near Elk River, MN using a shotgun.

10-year-old Crosby Froemming of Champlin shot his first turkey April14 in Winona County. It had a 10-inch beard.

This turkey was shot near Redwood Falls by Dennis Moore and weighted 26lbs and had a 9 3/4" beard and 15/16" spurs. Dennis was guided to this bird by locally known guide Robert Bratsch.

Aaron Coil shot this tom by Brook Park, MN on April 23; he was hunting with his son and they both had a successful hunt!

Logan Wilson, of Cambridge, shot this 23-pound gobbler with a 9 1/2-inch beard and 1 1/2-inch spurs, on April 22 in Nebraska. His grandpa Steve Wilson, of Braham, shot a 25-pound gobbler with a 9 1/2-inch beard and 1 1/4-inch spurs on April 22 at the same time from the same blind.

Jeff and Jaime Biehn each got a turkey in LeSueur County. Jaimes was a Jake that weighed 20lbs. Jeffs weighed 25lbs. 8in beard 1 1/4 spurs

Brian Becker Shot in LeSueur County April 27th. 27lbs. 9in beard. 1 1/4 & 1 1/2in spurs

Merrick Jackson (Age 6) of Grand Rapids, MN- shot his first Turkey with his Dad and Pa! This Tom had over 1 inch spurs and a 10 inch beard!

Kristin Loff of Big Lake, MN - called in and shot this beautiful Tom. He had 1 inch spurs and an 8 inch beard!

Shot this bird on April 14th with my bow in the wind and snow. It had a 9 1/2 inch bird a 1 1/16 inch spurs.

Treston Chrast of Chanhassen shot his 1st Tom while hunting with his Dad! The bird had 1 inch spurs and a 10 inch beard!

I shot this double spurred(4 spurs total all between 3/4" and 1") turkey near New Ulm this morning. First Tom shot with the .410 using Boss Tom TSS load.

During 2021 Minnesota shot gun season Drake at the age 10 took this monster 12 point buck in South Central Minnesota.

On 10/25/21, 10 year-old Rogan Fratzke was with his (grand)Pa in Cass County when he shot his first turkey. He took this jake with his 20-gauge. The picture doesn't come close to capturing how excited he was!

Leah Seanger (Age 15) pictured with her brother Roger, shot this full velvet late season Mule Deer in Eastern Montana November 24th. The buck never lost its velvet because it was a stag.

Evan Jones, 13, of Hudson Wisconsin shot his first buck on first hunt in Faribault county Mn Nov. 6th with his grandpa, dad, uncle and cousin

10 year old Chase Poissant shot his first deer on November 6th 2021 with his dad, Eric. It was a perfect shot on a perfect day.

Eric Olson of Royalton, shot this 11 pointer opening day in Isanti County. The deer had a 20.5 inch spread.

Haleigh harvested this beautiful 8 pointer while hunting in Lake Of The Woods County with her dad Kevin.

Looking forward to 2022 turkey season. My first turkey, May 22, 2021. Crow Wing County, Garrison Township, 16# 10" beard.

Ella Behrmann age 10 of frazee shot this doe this November while hunter with her dad in becker county. This was her first.

Andrew and Mike Pierskalla of Avon along with their dog Grace harvested this last day rooster on a frigid Jan . 2 nd.

Brian Meldahl shot this deer near Lanesboro 12/09/21 muzzle loader season 13 point 170 1/2 green score blind in one eye

Madden Lorenz of Center City, MN shot his first grouse with a .410 while hunting with his cousin Rex Rentschler over MEA break in Northern Mn

10 year old Cooper Kalal shot this 11 point buck with an 18" inside spread in the final 30 minutes of the MN muzzleloader season. This was Cooper's first year deer hunting!

Sampson Wilkemeyer 15 of Rushford Mn shot his first buck south of Rushford on 11/28/21. After the shot the buck dropped and his antlers popped off!

Reece Buntjer Age 16 From Fairmont MN Taken on dec 4th with a muzzleloader south of Worthington MN

Rogan Fratzke from Forest Lake wasn't able to see any gobblers in his first spring hunt, but made good during the fall hunt, taking this jake with his .20 gauge. Excitement galore!

Brianna Johnson, 15, of Forest Lake, shot this buck, her first, while firearms deer hunting with her father on Nov. 7 in Washington County.

10 year old Madison from East Bethel shot her first grouse while hunting with her dad, sister and grandpa near Orr Minnesota.

Daniel Porisch (Edina), accompanied by his cousin Jacob Weishaar (Aberdeen, SD), harvested a nice 9 point buck at the family farm near Climax, MN on the opening day of the muzzleloader season.

8 point taken 11/24/2021 with the muzzleloader in SE MN during the firearms B season. Hunting with my great uncle.

Rex Rentschler Of Larchwood, IA, shot his first grouse with a .410 and his cousin as Madden Lorenz as his side kick near Nashwauk, MN.

Nathan Becker, age 14, of Little Falls, shot this 12pt buck Nov. 6 in Todd County. Hunting runs deep on both his mom and dad's sides of the family, and -especially after seeing this monster, his younger brother and cousins cannot wait until they are old enough to go!

Twins - Megan and Henry Paulson 16 Mantorville, MN Opening Day 11/6/21 Great Opening Day for these Two!

Jade Sager, 16, of Princeton, shot this 4pt buck, her first, Nov.14 while hunting in Mille Lacs county. She shot it with her Grandpa's .410.

Aiden Zitzow, 16, shot his first deer and it was a trophy! The deer was harvested in Clearwater County, MN.

Kinley Bruns age 11 hunting on her first youth hunt with her dad, Toby shot this 8 pt buck along with a doe near Long Prairie, MN.

My first deer! Taken 11/13 near New York Mills, Mn zone 240. Shot out to my brother Dalton (right) for his hard work in the off season, wouldn’t have done it without him! Largest buck seen on the trail cams but wasn’t seen for months. Buck name: Triple brow. Thanks Dalton Dylan and Conner for helping me process him and Jerry and Deb for allowing us to hunt their land!

Levi harvested this buck near Hollandale Mn. In the same stand his brother shot his during the youth hunt!

My daughter Grace (10 Years Old) shot her first deer Tuesday morning 11/9/21 with her single shot 4.10.

Audree (age 13), from Woodbury, MN shot her first deer during rifle opener on 11/6/2021 in Cass County. 16 points, with a 20-inch spread and a green score of 194 1/8".

Shot it at 5:30 pm nov 6 by nebish Mn or close to Blackduck Mn dressed out it weighed 230 and green scored 161 1/2

11 point non-typical my biggest buck ever taken in central Minnesota. Was getting ready to leave the stand when he came walking through at 60 yards. Needless to say I’ll be telling this story for years to come

Ben Oporto of Litchfield shot this 14 pointer opening weekend of slug hunting near Litchfield. The deer weighed in at 190 lbs field dressed.

Nicholas Vaske shot this doe during the Minnesota Youth Season with the help from his Grandpa Duane Vaske

Kale Mallery got his first deer ever during Youth Hunt, an eight-point buck taken on family property in Crow Wing County.

clearwater county MN , 2020 time and date is off on camera unfortunately but a really cool picture non the less.

Emma Weestrand (16) harvested this buck, her first deer, during the early youth season near Walker, MN at 40 yards with a custom .300 BLK.

Bo Kiffmeyer age 7 of Luxemburg, MN shot this 4 pointer Oct. 9th 2021 near Siren, WI during the WI Youth firearm season. This was his first Buck!

Logan (10) from New Market, first year hunting ends with success in Lakecity! Mn youth gun season 2021

I shot this buck with my bow on 10/23/2021. It had all this fence wrapped in it's rack when it came by me and I knew I had to put it down.

Zerl Lyon of Holdingford shot this 14 point buck in Todd county during the youth hunt with his dad Chris Lyon. The buck green scored 197 4/8.

Josh Shelstad of Sartell, MN shot this 10 point buck October 21 during the first day of the Youth Deer Hunt in Stevens County Minnesota.

Maddie Kasper, 10 years old, Ramsey, MN. First year youth hunting with her dad. Harvested this beautiful, healthy doe on the evening of Saturday October 23, 2021. She is ecstatic!

Lisa Hoehne, age 13 of Oronoco, shot this 10 point buck during the youth hunt near her home in Oronoco on October 22, while huntingwith her dad.

Kenzlee Sawyer, 12 of Backus, shot this 20 pound gobbler with a 7 1/2 beard on October 8th in Cass County while hunting with her Grandpa. It was Kenzlee's first turkey.

2021 bear season boar. Weighed in at 350 lbs. dressed. Came into the bait after only 45 minutes sitting in the stand. Shot him with my Hoyt Rampage paired with a Grim Reaper 2” 3 blade expandable broadhead.

Nine year old Jordan Lind with two turkey he and his grandpa each harvested near Cambridge MN. on 4-14-21. It was Jordan's first turkey

Uncle (Craig Carlson), nephew (Wade Carlson) opening day double. Both birds were approximately 19.5 lbs with 9” beards. Craig’s bird had 1 1/8” Spurs and Wade’s had 3/4” Spurs.

First turkey for Mason. Used patience and passed on many jakes for a Tom. Proud and excited little boy!

John Eveslage of Freeport shot this Wadena County buck with the help of his son's and grandsons, and neighbors.

22 pound 9 inch beard 1 1/8 inch spurs Kate Root right side of Barnum shot her first Turkey with help from her sister leah Helfenstein of sandstone April 24

Junior Pro Team member Abigail Graczyk of Silver Lake bagged her 3rd turkey in 3 years on her grandpa's farm in Ottertail Co. The tom weighed 22lbs with a 9 1/4" beard and 1' spurs.

This deer was shot in between his eyes by a crossbow by someone else two weeks prior to me harvesting it. I had received a video text from my neighbor the night before of this deer standing by the road and then running off. Noticing the deer was definitely in extreme pain and acting strange due to the broadhead from the crossbow 3/4" into its brain. I made a game plan with a couple of friends to try to go out in the morning and push the deer in hopes to get a shot at him and it just happened to work out. This is very short version of the story.

Kyle Braatz, of Monticello, shot his first MN tom with a 10-inch beard and 1-inch spurs, April 30th while hunting in Wright County.

Nolan Daniels, 9, of Monticello, shot his first turkey on April 16th while hunting with his Dad in Wright County.

Teeley Weston shot her first turkey with a crossbow on April 22, 2021. It weighed 21lbs with a 9 1/4” beard and 1 1/4” spurs

Francis is 90 years old and harvested this tom on the farm he grew up on. It weighed 25 pounds with and had a 9 1/2” beard.

Shot this turkey on Friday afternoon near Corcoran. The turkey weighed 28.5 lbs and had a 9 3/4 inch beard with 1.25 inch spurs. This puts it at the 5th largest turkey (by weight) ever harvested in MN.

Cody Cichosz 9 years old shot his first turkey in Hudson, WI on May 18, 2021. The turkey weighed 23.6#, had a 10.5" beard, and 1.25" spurs.

My Granddaught Oliva Lucas, harvested her first Turkey on April 25th using a double barrel .410 with #9 TSS shot. she took this 15 pound jake with a 2 1/3 inch beard at 25 yards.

Wyatt Pullar Harvested this Tom at 20 yards with a cross bow. 10” beard 1” Spurs and weighed 21lbs. At age 5 this is his first animal he has harvested.

Courtney Bonnin harvested this 128 3/8 Whitetail in Goodhue County, MN while hunting during the 2020 bowhunting season.

Brayden's second deer at 12 years old. Shot November 12th 2020. 11 point green scored 155 inches. Shot near his home.

Emmi Peltola shot this beautiful buck on during the 2020 youth deer hunt on the family farm in Murray County. Emmi' was with her aunt Wendy Krueger during the hunt.

Nash Peltola of Currie, MN with a limit of South Dakota greenheads and drake pintail. Nash was on his first South Dakota waterfowl hunt with his aunt Wendy and uncle Jim during the 2020 Halloween weekend.

Rhonda Taylor, Of Elk River, shot this nice nine point Buck near Hewitt Minnesota During the November rifle season.It was Rhonda’s first Buck!

Henry Braun of Albertville shot this 8 pt buck in Dayton during the muzzle loading season. #jr pro team

I am a woman bow hunter. First buck with my bow. It was beautiful walking up to him in the river. Best day finding him.

Hunter Johnson (age 11) of Albert Lea, MN harvested his first whitetail (a mature doe) during the 2020 youth firearm season.

Collin Cunning of Fairmont, MN arrowed this nice 9 pt buck near Magnolia, IA Oct. 30th. Many thanks to Mark and Tracy Michael for their hospitality and permission to hunt their land.

Jason Becker of Trimont, MN arrowed this fine 10 pt near Magnolia, IA Nov. 14th with a loaner Bowtech Assasin. This buck green scored 139 7/8". Thanks to Mark and Tracy Michael for hunting permission and hospitality.

Collin Kramer of Roseville shot this 16 point, 196 pound buck near Bertha, Mn on opening weekend November 2020.

Michael Andreasen of Odessa, MN shot this 9 Point Buck on December 7, 2020 in Big Stone County, MN during Muzzle Loader season. One of the brow tines was broke off.

I shot this Minnesota 8 Pointer while rifle hunting opening morning in Aitkin County. He was chasing a doe and gave me an easy 35 yard shot.

Joe Bengtson along with his grandson Wyatt shot this 9 point buck nov 14th in kandiyohi County near New london.the rack had a 17 inch inside spread

Doug Brewers with his buck taken 11/14/2020 in Ottertail County. 11 Points - a 5X5 main frame with a kicker/sticker off his Right G2. Buck showed up on cam mid week of rifle season and Doug made a great shot Saturday afternoon.

Dane Westom, 10, of Saint Michael, MN, with his first deer on November 15th. He got this large doe near Esko, MN.

Shot this big boy opener weekend. Sittin in the same stand I shot my first deer out out with grandpa 10 years a good to the date. Sadly he passed away and wasn’t able to see the stud. Biggest deer shot off our land to date

Maria Schlegel, 11 of Mahtomedi, shot her first deer, a buck, while hunting near Mountain Iron, MN with her father and grandfather on November 7th 2020.

Carson Wredberg, age 12, harvested this monster 8 on opening weekend of firearm season. His green score grossed 157 6/8, with a net score of 150 6/8.

12 point buck harvested near Preston MN on November 12th of 2019. My biggest Buck to date scoring at 154 2/8 inches with a 18 1/2 inch inside spread.

Tyler Madsen shot his first buck, a 8 point buck with a 15 1/2" inside spread. He shot the deer on November 21st, on land his Grandfather owns north of Morton, MN.

My 1st deer/ buck ever. 16.5 antler spread, 11 PT. Buck... My hubby said.." Shoot shoot ". so I did. He let Me take 1st & kill shot. We make great Team. What a great shared experience. ✔ Check that off My ' Buck ' et list.

Andrew Joseph (AJ) worked on completing is gun safety this past Covid summer. We had a hard time finding a field day but in the end was able to attend one up in Forest Lake (all outside of course). AJ hunted up near Blackduck, MN. On Friday of the Youth Hunt he was able to shoot a his first doe a day before the first snow of the season moved in. Our family has hunted in the area for the past 50 years and it I was so proud of my 11 year sold son on joining the ranks of deer hunter!

My Father Darryl Jarombek bagged this Boone and Crockett raw score 186 Trophy in Crow Wing County on Opening Weekend. He was able to share this memory with His son (me) and his grandson Noah.

This was Lucy Stocke, 11 years old, first deer. She shot it while hunting with her grandfather, Denny Stocke, while hunting near Makinen, MN on November 14th.

My Ole Man Darrel Thomas, from Pillager, MN, shot this beautiful 9-point on 11/13/2020. Shot with a .270 at a range of about 200 yards.

Frank Conway shot this 8 point buck through the heart at his friends place in Cannon Falls. It's dressed out at 210 lbs.

Wyatt Stenback, of Delano, 13, with his first buck. 12-points (17-inch inside spread) taken Nov 8th in Franklin Township with a 28 ga. slug.

Augie Legatt of Maple Lake, shot this 8-point buck opening morning of rifle season in Wright County. Pictured here with his granddaughter Molly Heim of Big Lake, Alaska who came down to enjoy hunting season with Grandpa!

He did it again!! Jace is the lucky charm for his daddy with hunting. This 7 point came walking out of the woods only after being in the stand for 10 min on opening morning 2020 Sturgeon Lake

Beautiful deer on a beautiful day Darlene bagged this 8 point on opening weekend 2020 Sturgeon Lake

Paul Pederson, Arkansas hunter, took this nice 8-pointer on Nov 9th near Montevideo hunting with his Minnesota cousins.

Sarah (my daughter) turned 18 opener week and shot an 18 point monster buck on opener in Rushford Minnesota, her 1st deer!!

Tracker Hyland with his first buck ever. Tracker is from Rochester MN and is 14 years old. Tracker shot his buck on 11/05/20 with his bow.

Mason Witter of Medford MN shot is first deer, a nice 6 point buck on Saturday Nov. 7th, 2020 in Olmsted County.

This 5 point came out with a 6’ piece of snow fence wrapped around his horns. Opening weekend Sturgeon Lake Mn Patrick Westerberg with his 1st buck

This is my first year out archery hunting and only started bow shooting last February. I spent the whole month of October in the stand and finally bagged my first deer. I know he was big and had a decent rack when I loosed my arrow. What a surprise it was after tracking him to come upon an 11 pointer! Patience and perserverance payed off. I'm hooked for life!

My son, Nathan Peterson (age 18) from St. Cloud, bagged this nice buck opening morning. Was up near bemidji area.

My son Dustin Habeck with his first ever deer a nice 10 pt buck shot in southwestern mn on nov 7 2020

Gavin Klee shot his first whitetail on the Sunday of the Minnesota Youth season. Happy Young Man, happier Old Man!!

12 year old Taylor Menke of Big Lake shot her first deer on the first day of the 2020 Youth hunt. Using her grandpa’s 410 slug, she hit it with the first shot at 60 yards.

Jack Windschitl, age 12, shot this buck during the youth hunt in October of 2020. He shot it on his grandpa's land near Frontenac, Minnesota.

Austin Halbur, age 11, shot his first deer while hunting with his dad near Wadena during the 2020 MN Youth Hunt.

Gavin Krause (15 years old), of Janesville, Minnesota shot his first buck during the second day of the youth hunt on October 16. The buck was an 8 pointer with a 14.5” spread. The buck was shot in Waseca County.

Rylann Miller (age 11) of Cannon Falls, Mn shot this 10 point buck with a muzzleloader on Friday Oct 16th just southeast of Cannon Falls.

Austin Sem, 10 yrs old, from Underwood, MN shot this 8pt buck (his first ever deer) on the morning of October 16th during the 2nd day of the Youth firearm season in Otter Tail County.

Nathan Luepke 15, of St. Cloud shot this Buck, his first deer, on Oct 15 opening morning of the Youth Deer Hunt. He was hunting east of Grand Rapids near Trout Lake in Itasca County

Hunter Althouse, 11, from Cokato, MN bagged his 1st deer on the second day of the youth hunt in Red Lake Falls, MN. Big thanks to Uncle Andrew for the help!!

Carson Graning shot his first deer, an 8-point buck, while hunting with his Dad, Tony, and brother, Brayden during Minnesota’s Youth Deer Hunt on 10-18-20.

Paisley Anderson, 11, of Sartell shot her first deer opening morning of the 2020 youth hunt near Argyle.

Ava Anderson,12, of Sartell, shot her first deer, an 8 point buck, opening day of the 2020 MN Youth Hunt near Argyle.

Nolan Thielbar of Virginia shot this 6 point buck during the first evening of the early youth season in northern St Louis county.

Carson Graning shot his 1st deer, an 8 pointer, on 10-18-20 in Sherburne County during the Minnesota youth deer hunt. Carson was hunting with his dad Tony and brother Brayden.

Isabelle Swanson of Afton shot this 8 point Buck on opening morning of the youth deer hunt. It was her first deer.

Kylee Isaacson age 10 of North Mankato shot her first deer Friday October 16 in Watonwan county near Madeila Mn with a 20 gauge shotgun. She was hunting with her grandpa Mark Kunz of Madelia.

Thor Skadberg age 11 shot his first deer on his grandparents property in Straight River township in Park Rapids.

Keegan Johnson, 10, Shot is very first deer in Roseau, MN on October 15th, 2020. He passed up a small y buck to shoot the biggest bodied deer in the field.

Latham Johnson, 12, shot a nice 9 point buck that grossed at 142 in Roseau, MN on October 16th, 2020. Hard to beat this one in years to come!

Michael Hartung, Park Rapids, MN 137" 10 point buck, 205 pounds. Shot with a bow on Oct. 3rd. This is for my father, Al Hartung. You finally get to see your son in your favorite outdoor publication.

Matthew Boyle from Mille Lacs county shot this buck at his family farm September 23rd. This 10 point buck scored in the 140”s

Princeton MN—First year bow hunting 14 years I’ve been deer hunting and finally got a 10 point buck!

Tyler Turn (26) drew a once in a lifetime Minnesota Elk hunt tag. On Sunday morning August 23rd in Lancaster MN he completed his hunt. The bull elk is a 5x6 with velvet on the one side.

On Saturday September 12th MN youth waterfowl opener, In Douglas County Xenophon westie shot these 4 teal and a pair of wood ducks of which one drake was banded banded In 2017 in southern mn at Heron Lake.ccompanied by Hjalmar Westie and Mike New (not pictured), with

Gavin Reineke Age 13 of St. Michael shot his limit of ducks on youth waterfowl near his home. It was his first youth duck hunt.

Korin Kostreba 13, of Holdingford tagged her first bear on the second night of hunting. She was hunting near Ogilive, MN.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!!!!!!!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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