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Coodinators' Section: Maple Syrup Activities - Login Required

Thief Lake WMA News

Shoreland Residents

Wildfire Update - Wildfire Information Center

Vermillion Highlands Research Recreation & WMA seasonal hunting information

Adopt A WMA

Habitat Management Report

Minnesota State Parks - Find Your Adventure

Minnesota Combined Training Calendar - Course Announcement

Minnesota Fire Training Calendar

Becoming an Outdoors Woman

Big Tree Champions

CWD Test Results

Gitchi-Gami State Trail

Deer

Weekly Precipitation, Departure and Rank Maps

Track Chairs

Maps Produced May 26, 2026

Event

Learn outdoor skills

Spring Viremia of Carp (SVC)

Aquatic Farm License

Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia Virus

Pathology Lab - Division of Fish and Wildlife

Red Flag Warning issued for 54 counties due to extreme fire risk

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

Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk

Red Flag Warning issued

Invasive Species Display

Wildfire Prevention Volunteer

Clean water field contacts

Online Fishing Tournament Application

Floodwarning gages

Restoration Evaluation

Resources for Local Government Units

Online License Sales

West Metro area fisheries

Accessible outdoors : accessible recreation opportunities

Disclaimers, Legal Notices and Policies

Contact the Minnesota DNR - Central Office

Great River Ridge State Trail

Root River State Trail

ELS

Hunting and trapping regulations

Wildlife management areas

Horseback Riding : Trails and Pass Information

Minnesota Horse Pass

Equestrian Camping

WMA history

Minnesota State Forest

WMA Finder

Minnesota DNR's new, transformative electronic licensing system will launch on June 9

Thief River Falls Area Wildlife

Sauk Rapids Area Wildlife

Vermillion Wildlife

Two Harbors Area Wildlife

Land Sale

Beva Paulson Memorial Hardwood Forest SNA

Minnesota State Park Permit

Minnesota state parks : Accessible Outdoors

Soudan Underground Mine tours

Wildlife Research

Human Dimensions

Land acquisitions

School Resources: Young Naturalists

Walk-In Access (WIA) program

Be BearWise this summer while recreating outdoors

Gooseberry Falls State Park wins national reader’s choice award for best state park

Minnesota DNR shares tips for wildfire prevention before Memorial Day weekend

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

DNR Mobile

ENRTF Community Grant Program Advisory Council

Requirements & benefits

Lac qui Parle State Park Snapshot Tour

Water Appropriation Permit Program - Division of Waters

Lake Superior Collaborative

Regal quest

Ecological and Water Resources Division

Wet Stormy May 17-19 2026

Soaking Rains in Minnesota for the last Week of April 2026

Terrestrial Invasive Species - Narrowleaf bittercress

Fire Weather, May 15-16, 2026

Brown's Creek State Trail

OHV SNO fatalities

Management Plans - Division of Parks and Trails

Hunting incident summary

Maps Produced May 19, 2026

Maps Produced May 12, 2026

Statement from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on the Flanders Fire

WMA Rules

WMA activities

Cedar River State Water Trail

State Park Events Calendar

For the Grantee - Trail Grant Project Administration

Local trail connections grants - Grants

Regional trail grants - Grants

Federal recreational trail program - Grants

State forest rules

Off-Highway Vehicle Access to State Forest Campgrounds

MNTAXA Plant Lists

Lake Superior State Water Trail

Minnesota DNR: Prioritize safety as recreational boating season kicks off

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 18

Minnesota DNR seeking public input on draft rules for regulating gas resource development

Minnesota State Water Trails

Iron Range Off-Highway Vehicle State Recreation Area - Gilbert

Gas Rules

Other Agencies

DNR Gas Lease Program

Permitting and reclamation

Rulemaking by the DNR

Prairie and Bison Tour

Reports and tools

Protect public lands

Root River State Water Trail

rootriver/segments-maps

MMRD

State Nonferrous Metallic Minerals - Exploration Plans and Regulations

DNR EagleCam Live Stream

Lock and Dam 5 Invasive Carp Deterrent Project

Harvest permits on state lands

Floodplain Maps and Technical Resources

Shoreland Management - Bluff and Slope Protections

Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report

Climate of Minnesota

Protect Community Forests

Stream Habitat Program - Division of Ecological and Water Resources

Groundwater

Floodplain Management

Dams and Dam Safety in Minnesota

CWD Kits

Dispersed camping in Minnesota state forests

State parks, recreation areas and trails offer abundance of recreational opportunities over Memorial Day weekend

Minnesota DNR upgrades four shore fishing piers in northeast region of the state

Red Flag Warning extends to additional 27 counties

Red Flag Warning issued for 29 counties

Tomorrow's Habitat for the Wild and Rare

Statewide natural resource forums EBM activities

Habitat Descriptions

Stormwater and Shoreline Best Management Practices for Public Water Access Sites

Historical Memorial Day Holiday Weekend Weather in Minnesota

cougar_verifications

Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk

Red Flag Warning, Fire Weather Watch issued

Minnesota DNR seeks public input on draft management plan for Buffalo River State Park

Minnesota DNR seeks public input on amendments to Itasca State Park’s management plan

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

Nongame Staff

Infested Waters List

Minnesota DNR seeking input on hunting, fishing regulations books

alder

Lands and Minerals Web Maps

Community events

Public Water Access Site

I Can Paddle!

I Can Camp!

Training and events

How does your tree measure up?

Minnesota's Native Big Tree Registry

Nominate a tree to Minnesota's Native Big Tree Registry

Measuring a tree - Minnesota's native big tree registry

Reporting suspected fraud

Rural fire program contacts

outdoor lessons

MN DNR GIS Technical Specifications

Some roles of the DNR before, during, and after floods

GIS: Geographic Information Systems

Management Resources

Safety and Health

Materials Management

Facilities Management

Equipment and Fleet Management

Claims for damages or injuries

Communication and Outreach

DNR’s FY25 Advertising Expenditures

Human Resources

A-Z list of topics

Divisions

Shared Services at the DNR

Management and Budget Services

Rare Species Guide - Range maps

About The Rare Species Guide

Rare Species Guide - Additional resources

Subscription FAQ

Invasive terrestrial plants - Invasive species

Utility crossing licenses

Contacts

HydroClim Minnesota for Early May 2026

Commercial Fishing Online Aquatic Invasive Species Training

Clean Water Field Staff Contact

Farmhouse | Fort Ridgely State Park

Reporting fish mortality events helps DNR, other agencies respond as needed

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 11

Off-highway vehicle grant-in-aid

Minnesota Valley State Trail

update

Management plans open for public comment

Recommended Paddling

Water use permits - Water Appropriations Permit Program

Oxeye daisy - Invasive species

Zumbro River State Water Trail

Whitewater River State Water Trail

Vermilion River State Water Trail

Watonwan River State Water Trail

Straight River State Water Trail

St. Croix River State Water Trail

St. Louis River State Water Trail

Snake River State Water Trail

Orange hawkweed - Invasive species

Shell Rock River State Water Trail

Sauk River State Water Trail

Rum River State Water Trail

Red River of the North State Water Trail

Redwood River State Water Trail

Red Lake River State Water Trail

Pomme de Terre River State Water Trail

Pine River State Water Trail

Otter Tail River State Water Trail

Mississippi River State Water Trail

Minnesota River State Water Trail

Long Prairie River State Water Trail

Little Fork River State Water Trail

Kettle River State Water Trail

Des Moines River State Water Trail

Round leaf Bittersweet - Invasive Species

Crow River State Water Trail: South Fork

Crow Wing River State Water Trail

Crow River State Water Trail: North Fork

Cloquet River State Water Trail

Cottonwood River State Water Trail

Chippewa River State Water Trail

Cannon River State Water Trail

Blue Earth River State Water Trail

Butter and eggs or common toadflax - Invasive species

Rare Species Guide

Big Fork River State Water Trail

Browns Creek - Where to Fish - East Metro Area Fisheries

Underground Mine Mapping -- Interactive Map

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 4

DNR Organizational Chart

Antlerless & special deer hunt lottery results

Camp Ripley 1 archery hunt lottery results

Camp Ripley 2 archery hunt lottery results

Turkey fall license lottery results

Moose license lottery results

Spring wild turkey license lottery results

Prairie chicken lottery results

Wolf license lottery results

Bear license lottery results

Elk license lottery results

Muzzleloader deer hunt lottery results

HydroClim Minnesota

Funding Future for Natural Resources and Outdoor Recreation

Minnesota State Parks and Trails Newsletters

Map of Minnesota state water trails

Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program Grants

community science

Maps Produced May 5, 2026

Norris Camp News

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources permanently protects nearly 16,000 acres, the agency’s largest acquisition since 2010

Additional information

PolyMet NorthMet DNR Permitting

Fees and Reservations

Recommended Paddling Sections

Appraisal management

Current MBS Staff

Emergency game & fish rule documents

State trails list for horseback riding

Heartland State Trail

David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail

Free Loaner Equipment : GPS, Birding, Fishing Kits, and More!

List of Permitted Lake Service Providers

Lock and Dam 5 Invasive Carp Deterrent Project

Hidden Tracks

Restoring streams and modernizing water-related infrastructure to support outdoor recreation

Aggregate Resource Site-Specific Projects (Reports 334)

Minnesota State Parks Lodging: Group Center

Minnesota state park campground hosts

Minnesota State Parks Lodging: Camper Cabins

Fishing seasonal closures

State Nonferrous Metallic Minerals - Lease Home

Residential tree planting - tree planting and care

Minnesota state park rules

Off-highway vehicle registrations & fees

Fishing tournaments

Current conditions

List of Permitted Lake Service Providers

Lock and Dam 5 Invasive Carp Deterrent Project

Minnesota DNR certifies fish of a lifetime lake sturgeon as new catch-and-release state record

During fishing opener weekend and always: Clean, drain, dispose

Launching boats may be difficult this spring as drought conditions persist in northeast Minnesota

Wildlife Drive at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area open May 16-17

DNR offers new birding tour at Lac qui Parle WMA

2026 Minnesota Fishing Opener Weather

Scientific and natural areas a-z list

Spring Phenology

Online Aggregate Maps

Paul Bunyan State Trail

Lake Index of Biological Integrity

Lake Biological Monitoring Assessment

Floodplain Regulations

Map Changes and Technical Resources

Counties added to spring burning restrictions

Cooperative Stream Gaging (CSG)

Evidence of reproducing cougar population in Minnesota

Minnesota DNR shares tips for off-highway vehicle riders before hitting the trail this season

Eagan volunteer named 2025 ATV safety instructor of the year

LakeFinder

Maps Produced April 28, 2026 (updated)

Maps Produced April 21, 2026

Monthly Pan Evaporation - St. Paul Campus

Minnesota Biological Survey Staff

Minnesota Conservation Volunteer

Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus)

MCV Issue: 2026 May-June

Petal Pageant

Pick Up Pet Waste

North Shore Kahuna

When Is a River Also a Lake?

Rising from the Ashes

The K9 Connection

Discover Interstate State Park in Spring

Boat Speeds on the Lower St. Croix River

Reports on birds

Minnesota loon monitoring program - Nongame Wildlife Program

fishkills

Summer Activities in Minnesota State Parks

What To Bring Hiking : Checklist and Safety Tips

Hiking in Minnesota : Trails and Tips

Area Hydrologist Contact Information

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 28

Tree inspector program

Wild turkeys

Lead ammunition and tackle

Aquatic Invasive Species Contacts

Resources

County Geologic Atlas (CGA)

Floodplain Management in Minnesota: Past, Present, and Future

Impacts of climate change

Tree City Testimonials

Minnesota DNR to plant nearly 2 million tree seedlings on state land this spring

Minnesota DNR hosts a public meeting for Mille Lacs Lake fisheries management

Lanesboro Area Fisheries

Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

Free entrance days to Minnesota state parks

Casey Jones State Trail

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

Lanesboro Hatchery

AIS Advisory Committee Members

Watercraft Inspection Internships

Courtesy Decontamination

Weekly Snow depth and Rank Maps

Snow Depth Map: April 16, 2026

Well interference resolution process - Water Appropriations Permit Process

Maps Produced April 14, 2026

Keetac Tailings Storage Facility

State Parks and Trails Studies

Flandrau swim pond

DNR forester contact map for woodland assistance

Regional Operations - Lands and Minerals Division

Self-Certification Instructions

Take A Mom Fishing

Transportation grants

Field trips and requested programs

IDEC

Prairie Podcast