A Minnesota man has died in a weekend hunting accident in Allamakee County.


According to the Department of Natural Resources, the incident was reported to DNR officers at about 5pm Saturday (September 5th).
It happened at the Fish Farm Mounds Wildlife Area near New Albin.

A 46 year old St. Paul, Minnesota man was apparently squirrel hunting at the Wildlife Area, when he was fatally wounded. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was found dead at the scene.

The identity of the victim is being withheld until his family can be notified.

The incident remains under investigation by the Iowa DNR, and the Allamakee County Sheriff's Office.

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