Sign up to receive notifications from the DNR via SMS (text messaging) on your phone. A link to a web page will usually be included to provide an update.
Subscribing
By texting one of the following text strings below to GOV311 (468311) you will be signed up to receive SMS (text messages) on your phone from the Minnesota DNR.
Examples:
- Text MNDNR FALL to 468311 and you will be subscribed to the DNR's fall color report.
- Text MNDNR EAGLECAM to 468311 and you will be subscribed to the DNR's Eagle Cam updates.
- Text MNDNR NEWS to 468311 and you will be subscribed to the DNR's news releases.
Unsubscribing
- To unsubscribe from any SMS list, the next time you receive an SMS message, simply reply MNDNR STOP to cancel / unsubscribe.
- If you have trouble Unsubscribing, please contact [email protected] or our information center at (888) 646-6367. Be sure to provide your phone number and what list you would like to be unsubscribed from.
List Name | Subscribe Text | List Description |
| Fall Colors Update | FALL | Until the leaves fall off, we'll notify you each Thursday with a list of all the Minnesota state parks where fall colors are peaking that week. |
| CO Weekly Report | WEEKLYREPORT | Receive notification when the weekly report of CO activities is available online. (Tuesday mornings) |
| DNR Public News Releases | NEWS | Sign up to receive all news releases and other news from the DNR. These are usually sent out on Mondays and Thursdays but can come at any time as needed. This list is not meant for media. If you are with the media, please contact [email protected] or [email protected] |
| DNR Volunteer News | VOLUNTEER | Receive quarterly emails on updated seasonal volunteer positions with the Minnesota DNR. Special volunteer opportunities, trainings, and news will be sent out occasionally. |
| WebCam - Eagle Cam | EAGLECAM | This list will keep you up to date on happenings with the DNR's eagle web cam |
| WebCam - St. Paul Peregrine cam | FALCONCAM | Updates on nesting peregrine falcons from the DNR camera in downtown St. Paul. |
| Fire Danger Information | FIRE | Wildfire Information about fire danger rating and current burning restrictions for the State of Minnesota. Maps are updated daily during spring, summer and fall fire seasons. |
| Legislative News | LEGISLATIVE | Receive weekly updates on the legislative session related to the DNR on policy and budget related issues. Also includes summary documents and other related information pertaining to legislative interactions related to the DNR. |
| Surplus Equipment Auctions | SURPLUS | This list will notify subscribers of auctions where DNR equipment will be auctioned off, usually through the Department of Administration. |
| Confiscated hunting and fishing equipment auctions | CONSALE | Used to inform the public about upcoming confiscated hunting and fishing equipment auctions. These are held on an as needed basis. |
| AIS News - Aquatic Invasive Species | AIS | This list will keep you informed about changes to aquatic invasive species laws and species information such as Asian Carp, Zebra Mussels, Spiny Water flea, Eurasian Water Milfoil, Purple Loosestrife and more. You will also be notified if information changes or is added to the AIS web pages on the DNR web site. |
| Land Sales | LANDSALE | Receive notifications about MN DNR land sales |
| SNA Newsletter | SNA | Sign up to receive periodic news and event listings for volunteers of Scientific and Natural Areas. |
| Fishing Regulations | FISHREGS | Updates about changes to fishing regulations. |
| Hunting Newsletter | HUNTING | Updates about hunting in Minnesota. |
| Fishing Newsletter | FISHING | Updates about fishing in Minnesota. |
| Deer Management | DEER | Communicate with citizens about DNR deer management activities. |
| Hunting Regulations | HUNTREGS | Updates about changes to hunting regulations. |
| Recreation Safety | RECSAFETY | Seasonal safety checklists and tips for boating, snowmobiling, hunting and off-roading. Plus, updates on law changes, safety products and more. |