Minnesota DNR Releases Results of Small Game Survey

UNDATED (WJON News) -- An annual survey of small game hunters in Minnesota revealed some concerning statistics for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and some positive trends.

The number of small game hunters was similar to the previous year but continues to trend below the 10-year average.

There were just over 45,000 duck hunters which is 35% below the 10-year average. The harvest was also down 32%.

The Canadian geese harvest was down 48% with 42% fewer hunters than the 10-year average.

Ruffed grouse was only down 10% and the pheasant harvest was about the same as the 10-year average. There were 10% fewer grouse hunters and 9% fewer pheasant hunters.

The DNR says it continues to recruit, retain, and reactivate hunters through programs like the Take a Friend Hunting campaign.

LOOK: 20 of the biggest insects in the world

Stacker compiled a list of 20 of the biggest insects in the world using a variety of news, scientific, and other sources.

Gallery Credit: Andrea Vale

LOOK: Here are the states where you are most likely to hit an animal

Hitting an animal while driving is a frightening experience, and this list ranks all 50 states in order of the likelihood of such incidents happening, in addition to providing tips on how to avoid them.

Gallery Credit: Dom DiFurio & Jacob Osborn

LOOK: The top holiday toys from the year you were born

With the holiday spirit in the air, it’s the perfect time to dive into the history of iconic holiday gifts. Using national toy archives and data curated by The Strong from 1920 to today, Stacker searched for products that caught hold of the public zeitgeist through novelty, innovation, kitsch, quirk, or simply great timing, and then rocketed to success.

Gallery Credit: Jacob Osborn & Peter Richman

Filed Under: minnesota department of natural resources

Categories: From the WJON Newsroom, St. Cloud News