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Leave the alcohol on shore
Minnesota’s lakes and rivers are great places to boat, fish, swim, and simply enjoy a reprieve from the heat. Whichever way you’re enjoying the water, prioritize your safety by wearing a life jacket, leaving alcohol on shore, familiarizing yourself with the area, and letting someone know where you’re going and when you plan to return.
3M PFAS settlement project awards announced
The DNR and MPCA have selected 26 proposals to receive a total of $20 million in awards for habitat restoration and outdoor recreation projects in the Twin Cities east metropolitan area and in downstream areas of the Mississippi and St. Croix rivers that have been affected by PFAS released by 3M.
New ELS online
Use the options on our Buy a License page to purchase your fishing and hunting licenses online. Licenses also may be purchased in-person from approved vendors statewide. Phone sales are no longer available.
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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