 DNR officials say Minnesota hunters registered about the same number of deer during the first two days of the gun season as in the same period last year. The DNR says of the 70,724 deer registered, 57% were bucks compared with 67% during the first weekend of the hunt last year. The agency predicts about 200,000 deer will be taken during this year's hunt. The total harvest last year was about 173,000. The deer season in most of the state continues through November 12th. The northern rifle zone season continues through the 19th. The muzzle loader season begins November 25th and ends December 10th. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.