An earlier version of this item incorrectly listed the prairie chicken season date. The nine-day season begins Saturday, Sept. 30.

Apply through Aug. 18 for prairie chicken hunt lottery

Contact: Leslie McInenly, wildlife populations program manager, 651-259-5220.

Hunters can apply through Friday, Aug. 18, to be chosen for one of 125 permits for the 2023 Minnesota prairie chicken hunting season. The nine-day prairie chicken season begins Saturday, Sept. 30, and is open to Minnesota residents only. The hunt takes place in northwestern Minnesota from St. Hilaire south to Breckenridge. Hunters can find details about the season on the DNR website (mndnr.gov/hunting/prairiechicken).

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