Press Release

Date:               October 23, 2020

Contact:         Sue Struckmann, Public Works Administration

                        507-328-7006 or pwservice@co.olmsted.mn.us

                        2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 200

                        Rochester, MN 55904

Oxbow Park Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Archery Deer Hunt

BYRON, Minn.

The Olmsted County Parks Department will be hosting a DAV archery hunt at Oxbow Park. The Disabled American Veterans Hunt will be from October 23 – November 29, 2020. The park will remain open during the hunt. Use caution when walking on the trails. The purpose of the hunt is to harvest a sufficient number of animals to keep the herd healthy and manageable. Please see the website at Controlled Hunting Opportunities for more information.

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About Olmsted County

Olmsted County is the eighth largest county in the state of Minnesota with eight cities (Rochester being the largest), 18 townships, and approximately 150,000 residents (2016 census data). The county is governed by seven individuals elected to serve on the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners, and county services are supported by nearly 1,300 Olmsted County government employees working to provide the foundation of a vibrant community. For more information, visit www.olmstedcounty.com.