They are protected from hunting in the United States but illegal hunting continues to be a threat to their continued recovery. Hunter education programs stress proper identification to prevent accidental shooting. All waterfowl hunters are asked to be sure before you shoot. A new report is put on the line each week. AREA Brule River State Forest - There is a light covering of snow on the ground.
Roads are generally dry and in good condition for hunting access.
Bear hunting and grouse hunting pressure was up this year in the forest, reflecting increased populations for both species. Bow hunters are doing real well because the rut is in progress. Most of the smaller lakes are iced over. It was 4 degrees F Wednesday morning. Good hunting should continue right up to the close of the first part of the bow season.