Minnesota’s Nov. 7 firearms deer opener began with a bang, or at least the crack of a rifle… and a kill up 17% from a year ago. We spend a segment with Tony Peterson pondering whitetail tactics post-firearms opener in late November. Also, new Minnesota DNR Fisheries Section manager Shannon Fisher joins host Rob Drieslein to discuss his background and vision for Minnesota fishing for the near term. Tim Lesmeister and Drieslein discuss election results from beyond Minnesota, including Colorado’s right to hunt and fish amendment going down in flames, and Idaho selecting a new state rifle. They also discuss the outlook for renewing Legacy funding in Minnesota now that the state has a DFL trifecta for 2027. Other topics include the liberal walleye limit for walleyes on Upper Red this winter, and a seven-figure payout for a national bass tournament early this month.
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