Glen Schmitt

Deer harvest numbers are down overall throughout the state but Central Minnesota is an exception to that. The muzzleloader season continues through Sunday (December 10) and the archery season continues through December 31. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON.

A warmer than normal November is preventing ice fishing from happening as early as some would like. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says despite highs above freezing locally recently many of the lakes capped Monday.

The firearms deer hunting opener is Saturday November 4th in Minnesota starting a half hour prior to sunrise. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON to offer some suggestions on the opener.

Not everyone is excited about cooler weather but hunters just may be. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He explains the cooler weather happening this weekend is better for duck hunters.

Pheasant hunting opened in Minnesota last weekend and early returns indicate good participation. That according to Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News. He explains conservation officer reports show the southwestern and western portions of Minnesota saw the most success and largest participation.

Fall is a great time of year to fish in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says fall can be the best time to fish but the weather hasn't cooperated quite yet.

The duck hunting opening weekend was last weekend and even though the DNR doesn't have any numbers to report Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News indicates those who did hunt had success but participation overall remains down. Schmitt says due to the drought birds and hunters moved from small bodies of water, like ponds, to larger bodies of water.

The early teal hunting season ran from September 2-6, early goose started September 2 and goes through September 17th and Bear hunting started September 1st and continues through October 15.

The morning dove and early goose hunting seasons are just around the corner in Minnesota. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He has some suggestions on how to have a successful season starting with asking for permission when hunting on land.

The bear hunting season in northern and northeastern Minnesota starts September 1. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says baiting started last week and the food supply for bears appears better than originally expected.

Late summer fishing can be challenging. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He says due to warm weather this summer certain types of leeches aren't as available as they were earlier in the year.

The Minnesota DNR released their hunting regulations booklet online this week with the printed version available at the end of the month. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON. He indicates deer hunting license costs are unchanged this year with archery, firearms and muzzleloader are $34, with bonus permits remaining the same at $18.