Home of THE 2023 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener
OCtober 13 & 14, 2023
Home of THE 2023 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener
OCtober 13 & 14, 2023
The Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener was initiated by Governor Mark Dayton in 2011.
The State Office of Tourism, Explore Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources assist local partners in planning the event.
The Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism submitted an application to host the 2023 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener (GPHO) and was selected through an application process that considered available hunting land, event facilities, travel recreation opportunities and community support.
The 2023 GPHO is scheduled for Oct. 13-14 in Owatonna.
Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener is part of a weekend of festivities in Owatonna that will showcase the many hunting, recreational, and travel opportunities the area has to offer visitors.
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Event Goals
Schedule of Events
There will be public events for the community to participate in, including a public land celebration in Steele County and a food truck flocking celebration in downtown Owatonna on Friday, October 13.