Images available of Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Luverne

Photos from the Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Luverne this weekend will be posted for the media on Saturday afternoon.

Images will be posted by 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, and may be downloaded at ftp://mediaroom.dnr.state.mn.us/Photo library/.

This event marks the eighth annual Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener, initiated by Governor Mark Dayton in 2011. The weekend activities highlight the many hunting, recreational, travel and local opportunities that host communities have to offer visitors.

Luverne has a population of 4,658 and is the county seat of Minnesota’s southwestern-most county, Rock County. It is located at the junction of Interstate 90 and U.S. Highway 75, approximately 15 miles from the South Dakota and Iowa state lines. The city actively promotes hunting, travel opportunities and outdoor recreation.

Explore Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are assisting the Luverne Area Chamber of Commerce with the event. More information and updates on the Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener can be found at exploreminnesota.com/mngpho.
Hunt for other event updates on social media using #MNGPHO2018 and following @MNDNR and @ExploreMinn on Twitter.

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