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Hunting For Ammo: Supply Chain Issues Have Minnesotans Scrambling Ahead Of Deer Opener
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has already sold more than 220,000 licenses, but those hunters might have a hard time finding some of the supplies they need.
“That’s got a lot of people coming in, last-minute preparation, sighting in guns, trying to find ammo,” said gun manager Joe Martinson, adding that the latter has only gotten tougher. “When you do find (hunting ammo), you buy it, and it’s gone quick.”
Supply issues started in 2020 and haven’t let up. Martinson said in a normal year ahead of deer season, his shop buys six to eight cases of shotgun slugs. Each case carries 50 boxes of ammo.
“Right now, if I’m lucky to find it, I can buy one case,” he said.
Customer Chris Helfrict, who will use a high-powered rifle to hunt, said he’s also struggling to find ammo for his guns. He plans to use rounds left over from last year.
Hunting For Ammo: Supply Chain Issues Have Minnesotans Scrambling Ahead Of Deer Opener
The DNR has already sold more than 220,000 deer-hunting licenses, but those hunters might have a hard time finding some of the supplies they need.
minnesota.cbslocal.com
