If your brain has been doing gymnastics trying to keep up with Minnesota’s deer hunting rule changes, you are not alone. This whole rifle-versus-shotgun situation has gone from “simple old map” to “better check that county board agenda.” So, we updated our map again to help make sense of it. The big statewide change is […]
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Following in the footsteps of our neighbors in Redwood, Chippewa, and Yellow Medicine counties, the Renville County Board of Commissioners has reached a definitive decision regarding the future of deer hunting in our area. After gathering community voices and holding a public forum, the board met to decide whether to implement a local ordinance to
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If you have been paying attention to county meetings or just listening to conversations around town, one topic keeps coming up: counties going shotgun only for deer hunting. What used to be a long-running debate is now turning into real decisions that will shape the 2026 season and beyond. The state of Minnesota has legalized
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The conversation surrounding deer hunting regulations in our neck of the woods continues to be a top priority for hunters and landowners alike. Following the recent discussions and subsequent changes in Lyon and Redwood counties, the spotlight turned to Renville County this week for a highly anticipated public forum. With the 2026 season on the
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The landscape of deer season in our neck of the woods is about to look a little different. For years, the debate over whether to allow rifles or keep things restricted to shotguns has been a hot topic at the shop and around the kitchen table. Following the county commissioners meeting on Tuesday, March 17,
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As of mid-March 2026, two major pieces of gun control legislation SF 4290 and SF 3655 are gaining attention at the Minnesota Capitol. Both proposals aim to significantly restrict the possession, transfer, and ownership of certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines holding more than ten rounds. Recently, SF 3655 advanced out of the Senate Judiciary and
At River Valley Arms & Ammo, we’ve really enjoyed being your friendly neighborhood NFA dealer and helping customers navigate the process of purchasing National Firearms Act items. For those who are new to the world of NFA firearms, these include items such as suppressors (also commonly referred to as silencers) and short barreled rifles, often
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The turkey leftovers will barely be in the fridge before the real fun begins. At River Valley Arms & Ammo, we’re gearing up for one of our biggest weekends of the year, and you’re invited to take full advantage of the unbeatable deals we’ve lined up for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. From Friday,
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Last night, November 17th, 2025, several members of the RVAA Nation attended the Redwood County public forum regarding the state’s decision to eliminate Minnesota’s shotgun zone beginning in 2026. While the state has opened the door for rifles statewide, counties have been given the ability to impose further restrictions. This meeting, held at the Redwood
Last night, September 2, 2025, one of our owners, Heather Koffler, attended the Lyon County public forum regarding the upcoming changes to Minnesota’s deer hunting laws. The meeting was held at the Lyon County Law Enforcement Center, where county commissioners invited the public to share input on whether Lyon County should continue restricting deer season
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Big changes are coming for Minnesota deer hunters. Starting in 2026, the state will allow deer to be harvested with rifles throughout Minnesota. However, the final decision doesn’t rest solely with the state—it will be up to each individual county to decide whether to adopt this change or continue restricting hunters to shotguns only. Here
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Starting with the 2026 deer season, Minnesota will allow rifle hunting in zones that have, for more than 80 years, been restricted to shotguns only. While counties may choose to maintain shotgun-only rules locally, the statewide restriction ends. This blog explores why this change makes sense — and why many counties should consider opting in
