Crime & Safety
After Recent Accidental Shootings, DNR Urges Hunters To Practice Caution During Deer Rifle Opener
"We kind of named this week 'Whitetail Week' for us. We have plenty of sales going on. This is our homecoming," said Sam Oftedahl.
October 31, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS — With the Minnesota deer rifle opener set for Saturday, the DNR urges hunters to be extra cautious.
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Earlier this month, in separate incidents, two men were accidentally shot by inexperienced hunters during the youth hunting opener. The men suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but it's a reminder that accidents are preventable.
"We kind of named this week 'Whitetail Week' for us. We have plenty of sales going on. This is our homecoming," said Sam Oftedahl.
Find out what's happening in Across Minnesotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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