The elk-hunting season kicks off Saturday, and 17 Minnesotans have been selected for once-in-a-lifetime elk licenses. Zones 20 and 30 in northwestern Minnesota will have seasons during the next couple months for hunters anticipating a big, trophy bull.
The first season will begin Saturday, and there are three separate seasons for elk hunters. Zone 20 will include 12 licensed hunters, while Zone 30 will include five licensed hunters. In addition, 30 Red Lake Nation tribal members will have licenses for the band’s annual elk hunt.
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Minnesota’s elk-hunting season kicks off Sept. 9 in northwest: Here’s what hunters can expect
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