Minnesota's Largest Conservation Organization

Minnesota’s Deer. Minnesota’s Habitat. Minnesota’s Voice.

MDHA is a Minnesota-based conservation organization built by and for Minnesota deer hunters. When you join, you’re backing habitat work, youth programs, and strong hunting advocacy—right here at home.

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Founded 1980

Minnesota-Based Since

20,000+

Members Statewide

60+

Local Chapters

Habitat • Education • Advocacy

Minnesota Deer Hunters Association

WHY JOIN MDHA

1) Keep conservation local

MDHA is focused on Minnesota—period. Your membership supports work in Minnesota communities, led by Minnesota volunteers and chapters.

Projects you can see and be proud of
Local chapters that know your region
Conservation that stays close to home

2) Protect deer habitat—and the wildlife that depends on it

Deer habitat improvements help more than deer. Healthy forests, diverse cover, and improved habitat benefit a wide range of wildlife and strengthen the land we all love to hunt and recreate on.

Your membership supports:

On-the-ground habitat projects
Partnerships that improve cover, food, and forest health
Long-term stewardship for the next generation

3) Stand up for hunters in Minnesota policy

Plenty of organizations do conservation. Not all of them fight for hunters when decisions get tough.

MDHA is built to represent the Minnesota deer hunter’s perspective in:

Deer management decisions
Hunting access and opportunity
Science-based wildlife policy
Protecting hunting traditions and our voice at the table

If hunters don’t show up, we get left out.

4) Invest in the next generation of hunters

Conservation has a future only if hunting has a future. MDHA puts real effort into youth education, mentorship, and experiences that create lifelong outdoorsmen and women.

MDHA youth efforts include:

Forkhorn Camps and mentorship programs
Hands-on outdoor skills and safety learning
Opportunities that welcome new families into the tradition

5) Join a statewide community that feels like deer camp

MDHA isn’t just a membership card—it’s a community. From local chapters to statewide initiatives, you’re joining people who care about the same things you do: deer, habitat, and hunting heritage.

Strong statewide chapter network
Events, banquets, and local involvement
A sense of shared tradition and purpose

What Your Membership Does

Your membership supports things that matter most:

Habitat

Local projects that improve deer country and the land behind the tradition.

Advocacy

A consistent, Minnesota-focused voice for deer hunters and sound wildlife management.

Education

Youth programs and mentorship that keep the pipeline of hunters strong.

Legislation

We are your voice at the Capitol. Your own full time lobbiest.

If you:

Hunt deer (rifle, muzzleloader, archery—any of it)
Care about habitat and healthy forests
Care About Predator Management
Want hunting to remain strong in Minnesota
Believe youth recruitment matters

Want your membership dollars working locally

Then MDHA is your conservation organization.

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Prefer local involvement? Find your chapter and get connected where you live and hunt.

FAQs

Is MDHA only for deer hunters?

Deer hunters are the heartbeat, but MDHA’s work supports habitat and outdoor traditions that benefit a wide range of wildlife and Minnesota’s hunting culture as a whole.

I already belong to other conservation organizations—why add MDHA?

Other orgs do great work. MDHA is uniquely Minnesota-focused and deer-hunter-driven, combining habitat, youth recruitment, and advocacy under one roof.

How do I get involved locally?

Start by finding your local chapter. Chapters are where the community comes alive—projects, events, volunteerism, and local impact.