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November 9, 2023
What questions did the public ask our Central Office Information Center staff Oct 30-Nov 5? See trending topics and customer contact totals by division.
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Inquiring Minds
Q: Can I use a firearms A license during the firearms B season for deer hunting?
A: Yes. This is allowed only in the 600 series deer permit areas and deer permit area 701.
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This Week's Trending Topics
EWR
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Bird questions – I want to report a dead owl/eagle/swan; what should I do with it? I have an injured swan on my property; can someone come out and rescue it?
ENF
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Enforcement permit questions – How does someone qualify for a permit to hunt from a motor vehicle? I have a permit to hunt from a motor vehicle; can I take an antlerless deer if I didn't win the antlerless lottery?
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Felon questions – Can felons hunt with an air rifle/crossbow/ muzzleloader?
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Trespass questions – There is a trespasser hunting on my land; who can I contact? What signs do I need to post on my land, so people won't trespass on my property?
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Safety certificate and class questions – Will more snowmobile safety classes be added to the list online? Do I need a firearms safety certificate to hunt with a crossbow? How long does the snowmobile safety class take to complete?
FAW
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AR pistol and shotgun zone questions – Was the shotgun zone eliminated this year for deer hunting? Can I use an AR pistol in the shotgun zone? Can I use an arm brace on my AR pistol? What types of pistols are legal in the shotgun zone?
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Deer hunting and license/permit questions (over 690 questions) – What licenses can I use in this deer permit area? I ordered my deer hunting license online; why haven't I received it yet? Can I hunt the firearms A season with a firearms B license? Can I hunt statewide with my deer hunting license? I just purchased my deer hunting license, when is it valid? When can I use a bonus permit? I was sold the wrong license; can I get a refund? Can I use a deer decoy? What deer permit area am I hunting in? Can I hunt in more than one deer permit area? I harvested a deer; can I harvest more deer? Can I hunt deer with a handgun? What types of rifles and ammunition are legal for deer hunting? Can I use this type of ammunition for deer hunting? When is the last day to sight in my deer hunting firearm before the firearms season opens? Can I party hunt with other deer hunters? How many bullets can I have in my firearm when I'm deer hunting? What distance must I be from the road to hunt deer? How soon must I register my deer after I locate it? When am I allowed operate my ATV when deer hunting? Can I leave my deer stand and trail camera up overnight on public land?
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Youth hunting questions (over 150 questions) – Can a youth deer hunter take an antlerless deer in a lottery deer permit area if they did not win the antlerless lottery? My child did not harvest a deer during the youth deer season; is their license still valid during the November firearms deer season? Can youth deer hunters party hunt with adult deer hunters? The hunting regulations say my child needs to be accompanied by an adult when hunting; what does that mean?
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) questions (over 85 questions) – How do I get a CWD testing kit? How does CWD sampling work? Where can I get my deer tested for CWD? Do I have to get my deer tested if I am hunting in this deer permit area? Can you check my CWD test results?
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Drone questions – Can I use a drone to scout for deer or track a deer that I shot?
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Dead deer questions – I found a dead deer in my yard; can I keep the antlers/meat? There is a dead deer in my yard; who will come out and pick it up?
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Nuisance beaver questions – I have a nuisance beaver problem on my property; who can come out and trap them? Who can come out and remove this beaver dam? Can I shoot a nuisance beaver?
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Pheasant hunting questions – Can I hunt pheasants in a ditch? Do I need a pheasant stamp? What licenses do I need to pheasant hunt? Can I pheasant hunt in this area?
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Blaze orange questions – I will be using an elevated deer hunting blind; do I need to have blaze orange on it? Do archery hunters have to wear blaze orange? How much blaze orange do I need on my ground blind? Do I have to wear blaze orange if I am hunting on private property?
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Antlerless lottery deer permit area questions – I lost the postcard stating I won the antlerless lottery; can I be sent a new one? Are there any surplus lottery permits left over for this deer permit area? Was I selected in the lottery for an antlerless permit?
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Nontoxic ammo questions – Where can I find nontoxic ammunition for this special hunt? Do I need to use nontoxic ammunition in a WMA?
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Ruffed grouse hunting questions – Does the grouse hunting season close during the firearms deer season? What type of ammunition can I use when I am grouse hunting? Can I grouse hunt and deer hunt at the same time?
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Turkey hunting questions – When does the spring turkey hunting season start? When does the fall turkey hunting season end?
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Baiting for deer questions – What is the difference between deer feeding and deer baiting? Is this product considered bait for deer? Is there a deer baiting/feeding ban in this county?
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Crossbow questions – Can crossbow hunters party hunt with firearms hunters? Can I use a crossbow if I have a firearms deer hunting license? How do I legally transport my crossbow in a motorized vehicle?
FOR
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State forest questions – Can I target shoot/hunt in this state forest? Can I use my ATV in a state forest when I am hunting? Can I put up a tree stand for deer hunting on state forest land?
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Burning permit questions – Where can I get a burning permit? What times of the day can I burn if I have a burning permit? How do I obtain a copy of my burning permit? Do I need a burning permit?
PAT
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Special hunts in state park questions – Is there a special deer hunt going on at this state park? What is the best time to visit this state park, so I don't encounter any hunters?
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ATV and trail questions – When do ATV trails close for the firearms deer hunting season? Can I operate a motorized vehicle on this trail?
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Park permit questions – I ordered my park permit online and never received it; will you send it?
These topics show seasonal trends and reflect the interests and concerns of those who contact the Info Center. For Internal Distribution Only – Please Do Not Forward.
Number of Info Center Contacts, Oct. 30-Nov. 5
Total Calls: 3225
Total Emails: 518
The Info Center receives more than 100,000 customer calls and emails annually.
Email Information Center Supervisors Ann McBurney ann.mcburney@state.mn.us or Justin Badini justin.badini@state.mn.us to provide feedback or find out more about the Weekly Update.
Click below and select "open" file to view call/email totals by date and division.
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