ST. PAUL — Prospects look good for Minnesota fall hunting, according to DNR Wildlife Manager Jeff Zajac.

Archery deer season begins Saturday, Sept. 13. The firearms deer hunt begins Saturday, Nov. 8. Closing dates depend on location.

Zajac says deer hunting should be successful as long as it doesn’t rain or snow too much this fall.

“I think we’ve got a very healthy productive herd. We’ve got reports of lots of twins and triplets,” said Zajak. “The habitat is in great shape with plenty of cover and food. Deer should have no issues with food in Southern Minnesota until crops are down.”

He said most deer will be in the Minnesota, Cottonwood, Little Cottonwood and Redwood River Valleys after harvest.

“With good weather like 40 degrees and a light, steady breeze without much wind or heavy

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