
DNR names deer advisory team members; holds first goal-setting meeting
DNR kicking off deer population goal-setting process in southeastern Minnesota

DNR kicking off deer population goal-setting process in southeastern Minnesota

The estimated population of moose in the northeastern part of the state is up from last year, but wildlife officials caution the downward trend remains the same.
ALEXANDRIA AREA Hit Little Mary Lake in 10 to 15 feet, Maple Lake in 18 feet, Smith Lake in 25 feet, and 12 to 15 feet on Lake Louise for sunfish and crappies. Crappie action

Emergency deer feeding in the northeastern part of the state will commence later this month or early next, marking the first time since the mid-1990s the state has fed wild deer.
DULUTH AREA Boulder Lake is producing walleyes in 10 to 12 feet, as is the St. Louis River in six feet, mainly on chubs. Look to Caribou Lake and Fish Lake in 14 feet for

Deer hunters have a number of opportunities in coming weeks to tell the DNR what they think about deer numbers in the state.
FAIRMONT AREA On the north side of Budd Lake, crappies, sunfish, and a few walleyes are hitting during low-light periods in 14 to 17 feet. Look to Amber Lake for crappies in eight to 12
LAKE MINNETONKA AREA On Lake Minnetonka, Carson’s Bay, Black Lake, and North Arm are producing sunfish in 20 to 25 feet. Lake Sarah is worth hitting for sunfish in 18 to 20 feet. Look for
LAKE MILLE LACS East – If you can get to the mud flats, tullibees and perch are cruising the edges in 28 to 34 feet. The deep rocks continue to produce the most walleyes, with
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