Although I left MN near five decades ago, I'm still involved in our old camp at Dentaybow.
The number of deer hunters in that area is about 25% of what I saw in 50s and 60s.
I don't recall MN DNR ever being very active in deer management other than regulating
season dates and closures etc.
Minnesota's problems are not just in the DNR as there are a multitude of bureaucracies
issuing more feel good regulations and taxes.
Are there any Hmongs on the committee?