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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 6

Don’t prune oaks April through July to protect trees from oak wilt disease

DNR launches first-of-its-kind online tree canopy mapping tool

Cuyuna Lakes State Trail

St. Croix State Park Group Centers

Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area and Cuyuna Lakes State Trail Snapshot Tour

Fishing seasonal closures

Fishery related permits

HydroClim Minnesota for Early April 2025

Minnesota State Park

Conservation officer weekly reports - Enforcement Division

Firewood Information

Climate Journal

plant watchlist

Minnesota state parks fees

Wildland fire equipment - Rural fire department assistance - Grants

Payment Options

Weekly stream flow reports

Fees and Reservations

Auditing Reports

Bear hunting

How to apply for a bear hunting license

Tree City USA Awards

Fish and fishing

DNR FalconCam Live Stream

Tree care financial assistance

2025 Community Tree Planting Grants

2025 ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants

Management plans open for public comment

Red-eared slider

pet-and-aquarium-businesses

horticultural-businesses

Aquarium owners

responsible-consumers

Water gardeners

Banded Mystery Snail

Chinese Mystery Snail

Goldfish

Non-native waterlilies - Invasive species

Brazilian elodea

trade-pathways

Red Swamp Crayfish

Rusty crayfish - Invasive species

Signal crayfish

Bear hunt lottery applications open through May 1

Minnesota DNR seeks public input on draft management plan amendment for Rice Lake State Park

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Snowmobile safety training

Guesthouses: St. Croix State Park

Recreation Compass

Weekly Snow depth and Rank Maps

Snow Depth Map: April 2, 2026

Rice Lake State Park Management Plan Amendment

Minnesota Statewide FrogWatch

EagleCam FAQ

OHV trail plans, proposals & reviews

Price list - State Forest Nursery

Home

Conservation officer careers

Tree ordering information - Minnesta State Forest Nursery

Community Grants

Minnesota River Valley Regional Snapshot Tour

Root River and Harmony-Preston Valley State Trails - Snapshot Tour

Gateway State Trail Snapshot Tour

Kilen Woods State Park Management

River levels

Natural Communities Restoration and Management Program

Lake Superior Boating Guide: Commercial Shipping

Lake Superior Boating Guide: Avoiding Collisions

Protect water

Lake Superior Boating Guide: Visual Distress Signals

Lake Superior Boating Guide: Rough Waves

Lake Superior Boating Guide: Rescue

Lake Superior Boating Guide: Weather Tips

Grand Marais Protected Access, Safe Harbor, Marina

Park Point Access

Rice's Point Access

Statewide programming

Minnesota's Bison Conservation Herd

Wildfire Update - Wildfire Information Center

Minnesota Prairie Landowner Network

State forest camping

Birding and Events in Minnesota State Parks

Cabin: Scenic State Park

Summer tours at Blue Mounds, Lake Vermilion-Soudan Mine, and Forestville/Mystery Cave state parks open for reservations April 1

Spring Phenology

DNR EagleCam Live Stream

Ecological and Water Resources Division Contact Information

Water Monitoring and Surveys

Be a Water Monitor

History of Minnesota Twins Home Opener Weather

Fish House Memories

White-nose Syndrome and Minnesota's Bats

bats

MBS Publications

Geospatial - GeoPDF Maps

Resources

Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Safety

Spring burning restrictions begin in Minnesota

Soudan Underground Mine tours

Mystery Cave tours | Minnesota Tours

Prairie and Bison Tour

Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk

New Pyrite Campground to welcome campers and OHV riders at Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park beginning June 12

Department Reports - Legislative reports

Deer advisory committee

Little Falls Area Fisheries

School Resources: Young Naturalists

Aggregate Mapping -- Redwood

Aggregate Mapping Completed Counties

Lock and Dam 5 Invasive Carp Deterrent Project

Minnesota Fishing Regulations

Terrestrial Invasive Species - Laws and Regulations

Brood survey

Upland field log

Report a bear sighting

Mine, Cave & Prairie Tours in Minnesota State Parks

Elk sightings

Snow Depth Map: March 26, 2026

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources adds 155 acres to southeastern Minnesota state forest through partnership with Trust for Public Land

Tamarack Nickel Project

Turkey Health Study

Wild turkey management

In The Field

Wild turkey

Hunter Education and Firearms Safety classes

Hunter Education & Safety Training Instructors Contact List

Lost Thunder

Donations

Nurture nature: Stewardship in your backyard

Nature

Volunteer on a Scientific & Natural Area

contacts

Harvest permits on state lands

Boat and water safety education

Shoreline Alteration Ice Ridges

LakeFinder

Animal permits

Initiating local surface use zoning

Resources for Local Government Units

Annual stand exam lists - Division of Forestry

warm march 21 2026

Regional plant ecology training

2024 Centering Communities in Canopy Solutions Grants

State minerals leases

Publications - Division of Lands & Minerals

State nonferrous metallic minerals - lease sale

Exploration Drilling: Data and Maps

Climate of Minnesota

Minnesota’s moose population remains relatively stable

Prevent conflicts with bears this spring by being BearWise

Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - Gilbert

Living with bears - Recreation

Decontamination Training for Lake Service Provider Businesses

Is my business a lake service provider?

Lake Service Provider Training and Permit

Moose management

Forest resource management planning - Division of Forestry

Waterville Area Fisheries

Rulemaking by the DNR

NMOP

Land Exchange Board

Muskellunge

Minnesota State Parks Library Program

Fisheries Work Groups

Lake of the Woods

Volunteer with DNR

Stream conditions

Minnesota DNR webinar series offers new sessions this spring

Brainerd Area Fisheries

Fisheries rules

CWD Test Results

Certified weight

Willmar resident is 2025 volunteer snowmobile safety instructor of the year

Bear reports, surveys, maps, statistics archive

Minnesota State Parks and Trails Newsletters

New maps for state forests

SNA Nature Notes Newsletter

Forests for clean water

American mountain ash

American elm

American basswood

Contacts

Natural Heritage Review

Becoming an Outdoors Woman

Snow Depth Map: March 19, 2026

Measuring a tree - Minnesota's native big tree registry

PolyMet NorthMet DNR Permitting

OHV & ATV riding

Land acquisitions

Lake Service Provider Permit Frequently Asked Questions

Career Opportunities

Minnesota Volunteer Precipitation Observing Program (MNgage)

Lake Service Provider Employee Training

Lake Service Provider Permit Training

County Data and Map Viewers

75th Anniversary of the Armistice Day Blizzard

Fishing seasons

Forest stewardship: Woodland Projects

LakeFinder - Lake Page

Upland birds season dates

March 14-15 2026 Blizzard

Heartland State Trail

C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail

David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail

Where to fish: Fillmore County

Fishing

Lanesboro Area Fisheries

Metro Fly Fishing Destinations

North shore fishing

Trout fishing - southeast

Trout fishing - southwest

DNR seeks public input on proposed updates to Rainy Lake management plan

Warmer weather prompts seasonal road, trail closures

Minnesota DNR announces open water fishing regulations for Upper Red Lake

Learn new outdoor recreation skills — from camping to mountain biking— with DNR’s I Can! program

Mute swan - Invasive species

Additions to the annual stand exam list

Gateway State Trail

Community tree canopy

Snow Depth Map: March 12, 2026

Double-crested cormorant

past plans

Turkey hunting FAQ

Aitkin area fisheries

Fishing tournaments

Barotrauma

Mille Lacs Lake area fisheries

Mar 12-13-2026 Extreme Winds Heavy Snow

Top 25 Snowfalls in the Twin Cities: 1884-2023

Wild rice management - Shallow Lakes Program

Minnesota's Forest Treasures

Tree inspector program

Trees-Nature's Playground

Division of Forestry Education - Posters

Learn outdoor skills

Luce Line State Trail

DNR seeking conservation officer applicants, hosting virtual open houses

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed U.S. Steel Keetac Tailings Storage Facility Project

Minnesota DNR FalconCam returns in striking detail

Minnesota's Forest Treasures

Poster- Biomes of Minnesota

We All Need Trees Poster

Fire Planning Dashboard

Minnesota DNR shares tips for planning this summer’s camping trips

Gitchi-Gami State Trail nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award; fans can vote daily

Oak wilt - Tree care

Lake Superior Coastal Program Events

Little Rock Creek Sustainable Groundwater Use Project

Minnesota's Wildlife Action Plan

Drill Core Library

Office of the Commissioner

Root River State Trail

Track Chairs

Munger State Trail

Interactive Snowmobile Trails

Past seasons

The Twin Cities Snow and Cold Index

Timbers Sales- Notice to Loggers

Forms & documents - Prescribed fire

Contact the Minnesota DNR - Central Office

Enhancing access and welcoming new users to public lands and outdoor recreation facilities

Bioretention Basins With Soil Replacement

Remediate Shore Erosion Best Management Practices

Fisheries Management Primer

Archery deer hunting

Specialist Bees

Trapping

Water Quality Assessments

Drawdown Information

Injured, sick or orphaned wildlife

North Shore guides

Moose Research - Calf

Trout fishing - northeast

Central and metro area trout fishing

Learn to deer hunt program

How to hunt

Start fishing

Legislative Resources

Community

Learn to fish

Aquatic Plant Assessments

Fish Population and Community Assessments

Trout

Zooplankton Assessments

Deer & elk id

Safety tips for riding off-highway vehicles

identification

Guideline Monitoring Program

Volunteer LoonWatcher Survey - Nongame Wildlife Program

cricket frog survey

resources

ANPs

Firearms deer hunting

North Shore Wildflowers | Lists & Bloom Time

Rare Species Guide - Habitat table

Watercraft licenses- registration procedures & fees

State forest fees, reservations and events

Lake Biological Monitoring Assessment

Snow and cold Index

Baudette Area Fisheries

I Can! Program Series

Catch and release

Elk

Ortonville Area Fisheries

Clean Vessel Act Grants (CVA)

Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP)

Trail Ambassador program

Natural and Scenic Area grants - application cycle

Rules for state forest recreation opportunities

ibi-fish-classification

Lake Index of Biological Integrity

Outdoor Recreation Grants - application cycle

State Forests general safety information

Choosing the right trees

Emergency game & fish rule documents

Surface Water

HydroClim Minnesota for Early March 2026

HydroClim Minnesota for Early February 2026

HydroClim Minnesota

Drought in Minnesota

Community forestry program status

Divisions

Harvesting trees

Program Information

Forest Legacy Program

Federal Forest Legacy Program

Local trail connections grants - Grants

Regional trail grants - Grants

Federal recreational trail program - Grants

Check for lingering heat to prevent wildfires

Minnesota DNR keeps three-walleye limit for 2026 open water season on Mille Lacs Lake

Career achievements lead to Conservation Officer of the Year honors for Cass Lake-area CO; other enforcement staff also receive awards

Minnesota Groundwater Tracing Database

Snow Depth Map: March 5, 2026

ENRTF Community Grant Program Advisory Council

Visit Minnesota Prairie

Interactive Water Trail Map

Grants

Districts-Boundaries

Primary Conservation Areas

Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program Grants

Cross country ski trail grants-in-aid: Grants

Snowmobile grants-in-aid: Grants

Cost share for woodland owners

Minnesota Biological Survey - Division of Ecological Resources

Minnesota Lake Ice Out Dates

Giant Hail July 31 2024

Stocking

Warm humid wet xmas 2023

Trip Itineraries : Minnesota State Parks

Program Responsibilities

Passthrough Grants Forms and Links

The Cisco Squeeze

Minnesota Maple Syruping

Cross-Country Ski in Spring

Ice Report

Minnesota Breeding Bird Map List

Fish Art Contest

community science

NPC Shared - Natural Disturbance

Lake Aeration Program

Commercial Fishing Online Aquatic Invasive Species Training

MnTOPO - Elevation Viewer

harvest-location

Snowshoeing in Minnesota : Rentals : Trails : Events

Waterville Area Lake and Stream Survey Schedule

State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program

Fly Fishing Fundamentals

Adopt Amend Ordinances

Itasca State Park Cabins

Dueling Dry Spells 2024

Stream Surveys

March 2025 Storms

In the news

Minnesota Tornado Outbreaks

EagleCam installation

Field training

Past EagleCam seasons

State Nonferrous Metallic Minerals - Lease History