Hunters wore blaze orange last Saturday on public lands surrounding Ortonville in western Minnesota, where the DNR, Explore Minnesota, and the Governor's Office hosted the 13th annual pheasant-hunting opener event.
The event holds special meaning for Gov. Walz, who shared his outdoor experience with Outdoor News:
"We were pheasant hunters, not deer hunters, pheasant and grouse,"Author's summary: Pheasant hunt opener in Ortonville.