DNR asks hunters to contribute 'community science'

Archery deer season is officially underway in Minnesota. DNR Big Game Program Leader, Barb Keller, joined the FOX9 Morning News to talk about the outlook for the season. This is the fourth year the Minnesota DNR is asking hunters to contribute to an online log of information. The DNR is using a community science approach to build on the helpful results from the last few years. The Minnesota DNR uses the information to supplement population estimates, which are an important tool for managing wildlife. Using a mobile device or desktop computer, deer hunters can enter information on the Minnesota DNR website about wildlife they see while in the field, including deer, turkey, bear, fisher and other species.