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Check the ice as you go

Recent weather, including high temperatures, rain, and wind, has degraded ice conditions in some areas, especially around shorelines and lake access points. If you plan to head out, make safety your top priority. Still have a shelter on the ice? Make sure you’re ready to meet upcoming removal deadlines.

A person holding a walleye fish in a cabin.

Lower walleye limit proposed

The DNR is taking proactive steps to help ensure future generations can enjoy Minnesota’s excellent walleye fishing. Learn about a proposed four-walleye limit on statewide inland waters and share your comments.

A colorful forest in the Fall surrounded by water and marshland.

Newly protected public land

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources completed one of its largest land protection efforts in recent history, securing nearly 16,000 acres of forest land in northern Minnesota. Read more about the project, view a map of the newly acquired parcels, and see images of the public land. The acquisition ensures long-term conservation and public recreation opportunities across 10 counties.

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Funding for the Future

The 4 The Outdoors report shares findings from our exploration into the future of conservation and outdoor recreation in Minnesota. Read the full report and help us take action toward sustainable funding for the future.

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