Lanesboro will host 2023 Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunt

The 2023 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener will be held at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, Minnesota.

The announcement was made Oct. 19. The event is Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, and is organized by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Explore Minnesota in partnership with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Bluffland Whitetails Association and the Minnesota Conservation Federation.

“Minnesota is home to exceptional public lands and unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the state,” said Governor Walz. “I look forward to commemorating the time-honored deer hunting tradition that so many Minnesotans celebrate each year.”

“Nearly half a million Minnesotans deer hunt each year, and this year’s event will celebrate that rich tradition, whether a hunter’s tradition is new or generations old,” says Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen.  “From the southern farmlands to the Northwoods, and all corners of our state, I am excited to welcome hunters to deer season.”

The Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener, now in its third decade celebrates the state’s white-tailed deer hunting heritage. Organizers say it fosters conversations on deer management, promotes outdoor skills and underscores the economic benefits of hunting and tourism.

“We are honored to be a host for this year’s Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener,” says Taylor Bestor, Bluffland Whitetails Association president. “This year’s event will celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences that define our state’s hunting tradition, and we look forward to forging new connections while honoring the values that bind us together.”

Highlights of the 2023 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener include:

Listening session (Nov. 3): DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen will host a gathering of hunters to share their perspectives on a variety of deer and deer hunting topics.

Deer processing demo and venison sampling (Nov. 3): Attendees will be able to observe a deer processing demo, followed by a venison sampler of southeast Asian-inspired recipes prepared by members of the Hmong hunting community.

Opening day of Minnesota’s firearms deer season (Nov. 4):

Post-hunt: Hunters, including the governor and mentor and mentee pairs, will gather to share stories from the hunt. 

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