DNR Commissioner's Orders

About Commissioner’s Orders

Commissioner’s orders are authorized specifically in statute in most cases. Such statutory authority exempts the orders from rulemaking under the Administrative Procedures Act. A commissioner's order is published in the State Register if so required by the statutory authority.

Topic links and contact information

 

Ecological Resources and Waters
Contact: 651-259-5100
Topics include but may not be limited to:
 

  • Calcareous fens list
  • Infested waters designation
  • Scientific and natural areas (SNAs) designation

 

 

Fish and Wildlife
Contact: 651-259-5200
Topics include but may not be limited to:
 

  • Electronic licensing sales commission
  • Fish pathology fees
  • Fishing contest fees
  • Aquatic management areas (AMAs) designation
  • Wildlife management areas (WMAs) designation
  • Wetlands and bordering waters designated as WMAs
  • ATV trails in WMAs
  • User fees for WMAs and AMAs
  • Public waters for wildlife
  • Motorized watercraft on wildlife management lakes

 

 

Boat and Water Safety
Contact: 651-259-5400
Topics include but may not be limited to:

  • Noise Levels Related to Marine Engine or Motorboat

 

 

Parks and Trails
Contact: 651-259-5600
Topics include but may not be limited to:
 

  • Use of state parks; state park pageant areas
  • User fees for State Parks and State Recreation Areas
  • Waiver or reduction of State Park entrance fees
  • Special patron permit
  • Charges for operating facilities in State Parks
  • User fees for state forest campgrounds
  • Seasons for OHV use on state forest lands
  • Payment from OHV damage account
  • Off-road and ATV trails on state forest lands

 

 

Forestry
Contact: 651-259-5300
Topics include but may not be limited to:
 

  • Unit forest resource plans
  • Heritage Forest designations
  • Forest trail designations
  • Forest road designations
  • User fees for state forest lands
  • Forest pest infestations
  • Firewood on DNR-administered lands

 

 

Enforcement
Contact: 651-259-5222
Topics include but may not be limited to:
 

  • Employees with Limited Law Enforcement Authority