Deer hunting licenses went on sale earlier this month and the 2022 Minnesota hunting regulations are now available at mndnr.gov/Hunting. Print copies of the regulations figure to be available wherever licenses are sold.

Deer populations are faring well in most of Minnesota, with ample harvest opportunities, the DNR said when announcing the season. The DNR said it remained committed to managing the spread of chronic wasting disease, a fatal condition affecting parts of the state herd.

Minnesota has the following deer seasons:

-Archery: Saturday, Sept. 17 through Saturday, Dec. 31.

-Youth an...