![Hunting Ammunition Still In Short Supply in Central MN](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2018/11/Deer-Hunting.jpg?w=630&h=420&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=980&q=75)
Hunting Ammunition Still In Short Supply in Central MN
The Minnesota firearm Deer Hunting opener is November 6th and ammunition is still in short supply due to COVID-19 related supply chain issues. Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says with demand high and supply low he's noticing prices increase a bit. Schmitt says deer hunters shouldn't expect to walk into your local sporting goods store and find all the ammunition you are looking for. He says hopefully you have some left over from last year or bought what you needed months ago. Schmitt says this ammunition shortage has been going on for quite some time.
![AM 1240 WJON logo](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-wjonam-alexacard-big.jpg?w=100)
Schmitt says the deer population is healthy in Central Minnesota. He says the deer are active with the bucks changing their activity pattern and acting more aggressively toward other bucks and pursuing does.
Schmitt says ideal conditions for deer hunting is a bit cooler with little wind and rain. He expects a successful deer hunt this year. He said the youth deer hunt conducted by the DNR last week was well attended. Schmitt says numbers haven't been released yet but he's heard good things.
If you'd like to listen to my conversation with Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News it is available below.
Vikings beat Carolina Panthers 34-28
More From AM 1240 WJON
![Grouse Numbers are Up in Minnesota; When to Fish This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/02/RS4729_100560779.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![How Minnesota Fishing Is Being Affected by Flooding](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2022/06/attachment-Glen-Schmitt-water-levels-edit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Fishing Is Amping Up Going Into Memorial Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/05/attachment-Andrew-Schmitt-fishing-edit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![MN Turkey Hunting Record Set; Where to Find Walleye This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/04/Glen-with-Turkey-jpg.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Best Walleye Lakes in Central Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/05/attachment-Fishing-Glen-Schmitt-edit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Black Bear Spotted in Cold Spring This Week](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/04/attachment-bear-in-Walden-Woods-edit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Bear Sightings in Central Minnesota Aren’t Uncommon](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2022/09/attachment-Bear-in-Clearwater-edit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Stream Trout Fishing Is Big In This Part of the MN](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2018/01/Trout-Fishing-Chung-Sung-Jun-Getty-Images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![What to Know About the Upcoming Wild Turkey Hunt in MN](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2024/04/attachment-turkey-hunting-edit.jpg?w=980&q=75)