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From January 23rd to February 13th, 2023 this website is hosting online questionnaires for the public to provide feedback on the draft deer population goals for 23 of Minnesota's 130 deer permit areas.
There are two questionnaires below, one for each goal block that is being addressed this year. Please choose the questionnaire for the goal block that contains the deer permit area(s) you are interested in.
The DNR sets deer population goals – how much of an increase or decrease is desired in a deer permit area's deer population – as part of managing the state’s wild deer herd. For 2023, goal setting focuses on areas in east-central Minnesota, as described here.
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Participation guidelines
We encourage your participation in deer population goal setting and look forward to an active and positive exchange of ideas. Questions and comments that will most effectively shape the goals should constructively explain the “why” behind your thinking and share solutions/alternatives. All comments will be incorporated with other public input received during the goal setting process.
Wildlife managers use landscape features such as rivers and roads to divide Minnesota into more than 130 areas that have similar habitat, land uses, deer populations and deer hunter distribution. These deer permit areas enhance management by grouping similar characteristics on which management decisions are based within a specific area. The DNR is asking for input at the deer-permit-area level to tailor management strategies to local interests.
This map shows all of the deer permit areas in Minnesota.
From January 23rd to February 13th, 2023 this website is hosting online questionnaires for the public to provide feedback on the draft deer population goals for 23 of Minnesota's 130 deer permit areas.
There are two questionnaires below, one for each goal block that is being addressed this year. Please choose the questionnaire for the goal block that contains the deer permit area(s) you are interested in.
The DNR sets deer population goals – how much of an increase or decrease is desired in a deer permit area's deer population – as part of managing the state’s wild deer herd. For 2023, goal setting focuses on areas in east-central Minnesota, as described here.
Stay informed
Sign up for our Deer Notes newsletter to get the latest updates on this project and stay informed about deer topics and input opportunities all year long.
Participation guidelines
We encourage your participation in deer population goal setting and look forward to an active and positive exchange of ideas. Questions and comments that will most effectively shape the goals should constructively explain the “why” behind your thinking and share solutions/alternatives. All comments will be incorporated with other public input received during the goal setting process.
Wildlife managers use landscape features such as rivers and roads to divide Minnesota into more than 130 areas that have similar habitat, land uses, deer populations and deer hunter distribution. These deer permit areas enhance management by grouping similar characteristics on which management decisions are based within a specific area. The DNR is asking for input at the deer-permit-area level to tailor management strategies to local interests.
This map shows all of the deer permit areas in Minnesota.
