Central Minnesota MDHA

06/01/2026

Our monthly meeting will be June 16th, at 6:30 at O'Briens in Rice.

05/08/2026

Our next meeting will be May 19th, 6:30pm at O'Briens in Rice.

05/04/2026

For more than four decades, the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association has been committed to protecting Minnesota’s deer habitat, preserving hunting traditions...

05/02/2026

04/21/2026

Good news for Stearns county hunters. You can use the weapon of your choice. This is something MDHA has lobbied for for years.

County Commissioners Approve Rifle Use for Deer Hunters in Stearns County

04/20/2026

We want to thank everyone who came out for our raffle last night. We gave away 12 guns, 50/50 raffles and a knife from the Montana Knife Co. A special thank you to O’Briens Pub for the support and venue.

04/18/2026

Just over an hour into the raffle! Plenty to give away. There is a separate raffle for gun of the year and muzzleloader.

04/07/2026

Reminder that tonight at 6:00 is the meeting at Melrose City Hall, where the county commissioners will be taking public input in a possible restriction of rifle use in Stearns county for deer hunting this fall.

Stearns County to Discuss Deer Hunting Regulations at Public Hearing on April 7. Learn more:

https://wjon.com/stearns-county-hunting-regulations/

03/27/2026

Check out our upcoming raffle and the events from other chapters as well!

📅 MDHA Spring Event Season is in Full Swing!

Looking for a great night out while supporting deer, habitat, and hunting rights in Minnesota? Check out these upcoming Minnesota Deer Hunters Association events: https://mdha.myeventscenter.com/

Upcoming Events:
• March 28 – Alexandria Chapter Annual Banquet; Fergus Falls Chapter Annual Banquet
• April 4 – Wright County Chapter Gun Raffle
• April 11 – Cuyuna Range Banquet; North Red River Chapter Banquet; Crow River Chapter Banquet; Clay Wilkins Chapter Spring Raffle
• April 13 – Thief River Falls Chapter Banquet
• April 17 – 42nd Annual MDHA SMC Banquet/Fundraiser; South Metro Chapter Banquet
• April 18 – Central Minnesota Chapter Gun Raffle; Bluewater Chapter Banquet; East Ottertail Chapter Banquet
• April 23 – Lake Superior Chapter Banquet
• April 24 - Trails End Chapter Banquet
• April 25 – Jim Jordan Chapter 35th Annual Banquet; Lakes & Pines Chapter Banquet; Smokey Hills Chapter Banquet

Attending your local MDHA event is a great way to support everything we do—from Forkhorn Camps, to wolf management, to our work at the Capitol, like the current ATV legislation and 2A issues.

And let’s be honest… you’ll probably walk away with some new hunting, fishing, or outdoor gear too. 🦌

👉 Find your event and join us—these nights are what keep our mission moving forward. https://mdha.myeventscenter.com/