2016 14th Annual Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener

Deer hunting season is a special time in Minnesota bringing together friends and families to share in a special and long-held tradition.  This popular sport is part of the fabric of our state’s culture.  Half a million Minnesotans are expected to participate in the 2016 firearms season.

Governor Mark Dayton will again honor this great Minnesota tradition by partnering with the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Explore Minnesota Tourism and the Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce to host the 14th Annual Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener Celebration scheduled at Breezy Point Resort.

Many activities will take place during this year’s celebration, taking place November 3rd – 6th.  Throughout this event we will be focusing on community participation, and promoting the importance and excitement of the hunt – not only for herd management, but also for Minnesota’s economy.

Join us in this year’s celebration of our deer hunting heritage!

Event Agenda:

Thursday, November 3

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.              Youth Outdoor Expo at Pequot Lakes Middle School

3:00 p.m.                                  Check In/Registration at Breezy Point Resort for guests                                                     requiring lodging

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.                Registration at Breezy Point Resort for guests no                                                     requiring lodging

4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.                Outdoor Expo at Breezy Point Resort

Demonstrations

Mystery Box Chef Challenge Cook Off, 4:30- 6:00 p.m.

Blaze Orange Photo, 5:00 p.m. (lakeside by Dockside)

Bad Axe Award Competition (register at MN DNR Booth)

4:30 p.m.

Welcome to Camp Banquet event doors open at Breezy Point Resort

4:30 p.m.

Welcome to Camp Social begins

6:30 p.m.

Dinner and Program ($35 / person; register above)

Plated Dinner Menu:

Salad- Duck Confit, Baby Greens, Citrus Melon Vinaigrette, Cracklins & Crisp Parmesan

Entree- Seared Medallion of Venison, Roasted Mushrooms, Ginger-Carrot Puree, Yukon Potato Plank & Buerre Rouge

Warm Bread & Butter de Partie

Dessert- TBD

Friday, November 4

 4:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast Buffet at Breezy Point Resort

5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Live Radio Broadcasting at Breezy Point Resort

12:00 p.m.

Event concludes for those departing. For those staying                                                     this is free time to check out  the Pequot Lakes / Breezy Point area or your host camp to do some scouting!

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Dinner vouchers provided for Dockside Bar & Grill at                                                     Breezy Point Resort

Saturday, November 5

4:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Breakfast at Breezy Point Resort

30 minutes prior to sunrise       Hunting season opener

Good Luck Hunting!