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Controlled Hunt At Afton State Park Aims To Contain Deer Population

"When you shoot, it's just a big cloud of smoke so sometimes you don't even know if you hit the deer," said Steve Schutz.

(CBS Minnesota)

December 13, 2024

AFTON, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says there are 62 controlled hunts taking place this fall, including at Afton State Park.

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"When you shoot, it's just a big cloud of smoke so sometimes you don't even know if you hit the deer," said Steve Schutz.

Schutz is one of 30 hunters who had their name drawn for a controlled hunt at Afton State Park.

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