Planning Underway for Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener in Ortonville

(St. Paul, MN) — Ortonville in far western Minnesota is the host site for the 2025 Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener the weekend of October 10th and 11th. The D-N-R and several other state agencies have already started planning the activities. D-N-R Commissioner Sarah Strommen says hunters will be able to enjoy 85,000 acres of public land within a 30-mile radius of Ortonville. The weekend opener will also offer food trucks and live music at the Ortonville Armory.