Talk about deer at open house Thursday

Ever wonder how the DNR sets deer hunting regulations? Or how you can provide input on deer management in your area? Local wildlife managers across the state are inviting the public to come to open house meetings to ask their deer questions and learn about the state’s most popular mammal.

In Cloquet, the open house will be held 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the DNR’s Cloquet area office located at 1604 Highway 33 S., Cloquet.

In addition to discussing general concerns about deer, individuals can ask DNR staff about last year’s harvest data, share observations, discuss potential season changes and get a preview of the updated draft Chronic Wasting Disease Response Plan that will be formally released in April. Season changes include a proposed statewide youth deer hunting season.

The meetings do not include formal presentations; people can arrive any time during the scheduled meeting times.