Lac qui Parle controlled goose hunt deadline is Sept. 15

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Lac qui Parle controlled goose hunt deadline is Sept. 15
(Released August 30, 2010)


The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters looking to reserve a date to goose hunt in the controlled hunting zone at the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area that the application deadline ends Wednesday, Sept. 15.

This year’s goose season will be 85-days starting Oct. 2. Reservations will only be accepted from Oct. 21 to Nov. 30. From Dec. 1 until the end of the goose season, hunters still can use designated hunting blinds but access will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Prior to Oct. 21, the Lac qui Parle State Game Refuge will be closed to waterfowl hunting.

Hunters must apply on a standard 3-1/2 inch by 5-1/2 inch postcard bearing the applicant’s full name and address, and listing their first and second choice of hunting dates.

Applications should be sent to: Controlled Hunt, Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area, 14047 20th St. NW, Watson, Minn., 56295.

For more information, call the Lac qui Parle headquarters at 320-734-4451.