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10183 records

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

Starry stonewort confirmed in Spider Lake in Hubbard County

Zebra mussels confirmed in Little Cormorant Lake in Becker County

Zebra mussel larva confirmed in Goose Lake in Chisago County

Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Tanners Lake in Washington County

Smith Lake

Zebra mussels confirmed in Sauer Lake in Becker County, Eleventh Crow Wing Lake in Hubbard County

Zebra mussels confirmed in Big Sand Lake in Hubbard County

Dune Stewardship Initiative

Vamonos de Pesca - Spanish Fishing Information, informacion en espanol

Features

License Dollars At Work: Support The Outdoors

Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Advisory Committee

Top Five Weather Events of 2021 in Minnesota

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications - Historic Events

Contacts - Lands and Minerals Division

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications - Soil Temperature and Moisture

Minneapolis/St. Paul Climate Page

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications - Snow and Ice

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications - Precipitation

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications - Growing Degree Days

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications - Temperature

Lac qui Parle WMA

Freeze/Frost Dates and Plant Hardiness Zones

Water Appropriation Permit Program - Division of Waters

Elk hunting

Ice Ridges - Public Waters Work Permits Program - Division of Waters

Girl from the North Country

Heavy Rainfall - September 22-23, 2010

Top Five Weather Events of 2018 in Minnesota

Record Rains Pound Southeastern Minnesota: August 18-20, 2007

Hydropower

RiverTalks Clearwater - Wild & Scenic Rivers

River Talks - Wild & Scenic Rivers

RiverForum4 St. Cloud - Wild & Scenic Rivers

RiverForum3 Monticello - Wild & Scenic Rivers

RiverForum 2 St. Cloud - Wild & Scenic Rivers

RiverForum1 Monticello - Wild & Scenic Rivers

RiverTalk issues and concerns - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications - Tornadoes

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications - Extreme Rainfall Events

Water Publications and Presentations

Life in the Landscape essays

PLT: Secondary Modules guides

Snowmobile grants-in-aid: Grants

Weekly Precipitation, Departure and Rank Maps

Elk in the northeast

Fish Health Laboratory - Division of Fish and Wildlife

Maps Produced October 6, 2026

Shotguns

Northern Pike Zones

Ice fishing; Northern pike spearing

Trout fishing resources

Muskellunge

Fishing

Fishing regulations

Minnesota Fishing Regulations

Tree ordering information - Minnesta State Forest Nursery

Waterfowl hunting

Residential tree prepare - tree planting and care

Wood lot Prepare- Tree Planting and Care

risks hazards

PLT: Activity guides

tree seedling drought grants

Forest management grants

Minnesota DNR, partners develop guide for raising golden shiners

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 5

Statewide youth deer season is Oct. 15-18

CWD Kits

Sauk River State Water Trail

Special fishing regulations input

Conservation Partners Legacy Grant Program

No Child Left Inside grants

Operations

Conservation officer weekly reports - Enforcement Division

zebra-mussel-pilot-project

No child grants - apply

Weekly stream flow reports

Use examples

Presentation Summaries - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Lake Aeration Program

Infested Waters List

update

GovDelivery Proxy

Monthly Pan Evaporation - St. Paul Campus

Trout stream designations

Deer hunting

Stamp winners

OHV SNO fatalities

Public invited to land celebration Oct. 9 in Rice County

Head to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas for long MEA weekend

CWD Hunts

Deer advisory committee

Wildlife Research Publications

Wolf

State trails etiquette

Online License Sales

Hunting & Trapping

Seasonal positions State Parks Trails

River classifications - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Rum River Variance

Kettle River management rules - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Adopt Amend Ordinances

Rum River management rules - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Vision - Wild and Scenic Rivers

Survey results specifics - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Significant features Mississippi - Wild and Scenic Rivers

RiverTalks Elk River - Wild & Scenic Rivers

RiverTalks Monticello - Wild & Scenic Rivers

RiverTalk St. Cloud - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Mississippi River Run - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Presentation summaries RiverForum2 - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Cannon River management rules - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Minnesota River management rules - Wild & Scenic Rivers

North Fork of the Crow River management rules - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Mississippi River management rules - Wild & Scenic Rivers

Links - Natural Heritage and Nongame Research Program

Yellow floating heart - invasive species

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications - Wind

C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail

Watershed Health Assessment Framework

Use examples

Watershed Reports

Map Help

Top Five Weather Events of the Decade in Minnesota: 2000-2009

Maps Produced September 29, 2026

Terrestrial Invasive Species - Locations in Minnesota

Casey Jones State Trail

Blazing Star State Trail

OHV Trail Detail

Geospatial - GeoPDF Maps

bat roost

Communication and Outreach

Severe Storms over East Central MN: September 21, 2005

Donating to Nongame Wildlife

Lake Index of Biological Integrity

Shoreline alteration stream crossing

In Memory of Martha and Luther Opjorden: National Weather Service Weather Observers

April 14, 1886 St. Cloud-Sauk Rapids Tornado

Living with bats - Permanent exclusion

Lake Superior climate resilience forum

Flood preparation, response, and recovery

Prairie Stewardship Planning

Taxidermist information

Organizations offering a DNR firearms safety class

Chronic wasting disease (CWD)

Boat Speeds on the Lower St. Croix River

Off-highway vehicle safety enforcement grants 2026-2027

Online Youth Snowmobile Safety Hands-on Training Class

Locations of Invasive Species in Minnesota

Climate Change Resources

Reports on fish

DNR confiscated equipment auctions

Skandia WMA Restoration

Lower St. Croix Riverway land use regulations

Mild March 2012

Other Climate Data Resources for Minnesota - Academic Sites

Remembering the 1965 Floods

thunder, rain and wind: November 11, 2015

Johnsongrass

Primary Conservation Areas

Brown's Creek Trail Kiosk

Lower St. Croix Riverway property owner info

Statewide Mussel Survey

ELOHA

Brazilian elodea

Mississippi River Low Flow Management Links

Just for kids

Prairie Soils

Resources and Research

wild scenic property owner information

Teaching activities - Natural resources education

Climate Explorer FAQ

El Nino 2026

MNTAXA Plant Lists

DNR news media contacts

Additions to the annual stand exam list

Deer season FAQ

DNR encourages deer hunters to buy licenses early

Take a scenic fall color drive through Minnesota’s state forests

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 29

Shooting Star State Trail

Hunting lottery results

Geomorphic Approach to Infrastructure Design at Road-Watercourse Intersections

Camp Ripley/Veterans State Trail

Webcams

Donations

OHV state trails A-Z list

OHV trail plans, proposals & reviews

Minnesota Fire Training Course

Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program

Volunteer on a Scientific & Natural Area

Pet-trade sales of amphibians and reptiles

Collecting Conifer Cone

Northern white cedar seed collection guide

Tamarack seed collection guide

Deer Reports & Statistics

Light goose conservation order

Ammunition

Public Lands Day highlights Minnesota’s natural spaces, those who care for them

Stay safe when the water temperature drops

Aquatic Invasive Species in Minnesota

Terrestrial Invasive Species in Minnesota

Licensing agents map

SNA Nature Notes Newsletter

Off-highway vehicle registrations & fees

Non-resident OHV State Trail Passes

Maps Produced September 22, 2026_B

Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee

Duck and goose hunting

Roseau River area office

WMA detail report

Management Resources

Regional Training Officers map

Mourning dove hunting

Roseau River WMA September 2026 Newsletter

North & East Metro Groundwater Management Area (GWMA)

Planting a Tree- Minnesota's Forest Treasures

A Quick Guide to Leaf Types- Minnesota's Forest Treasures

Poster- From Small Seeds Grow BIG Dreams

All About Minnesota's Forests and Trees

Lanesboro Area Fisheries

Fishing tournaments

Native Rough Fish Limits

Native rough fish management

Reduced walleye limit

Fisheries management plans and reports - Lake Superior area fisheries office

Advisory committee

MCV Holiday Gift

WMA 75th anniversary photo contest

Requirements & benefits

MCV Holiday Gifts

Paul Bunyan State Trail

Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail

News releases

Social Media Community

Email and text updates

Rare Rewards

Minnesota DNR completes seed sowing via helicopter for remote reforestation

Northfield readies for 2026 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener

Minnesota Fire Training Course

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 21

Keystone Woods WMA

CWD Test Results

Native Bees of Minnesota

Colletes andrewsi (Andrews' Cellophane Bee)

Mandatory Deer Harvest Registration

County Geologic Atlas (CGA)

Resources for Local Government Units

Water Monitoring and Surveys

Accessible outdoors : accessible recreation opportunities

Restore Your Shore (RYS)

Military Personnel and Veteran Licensing / Lottery / Safety Exemptions / Benefits

School Resources: Young Naturalists

Prioritize safety as archery deer, small-game hunting seasons kick off

Native Plant Encyclopedia

Advisory Group Appointment Opportunities

Winter Trout Season Dates

Our Staff

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

Other uses on state trails

Minnesota Forest Resources Council's (MFRC) newsletter

New state parks license plate contest accepting design entries Sept. 15-Oct. 31

Add your voice to the conservation conversation by joining a Minnesota DNR advisory group

Donor Thank You

Elevated burning restrictions are reduced in northeastern Minnesota

Maps Produced September 15, 2026

Monthly Hydrologic Conditions Report

Things to do and rules: Scientific and Natural Areas

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 14

Minnesota archery hunters set to begin season this weekend

Minnesota DNR invites deer hunters to share wildlife observations

Tamarack Nickel Project

Public Waters Name Changes

DNR seeks comment on Keystone Woods WMA lead-free ammunition rule

Natural and Scenic Area Program Grants and Recent Documents

Outdoor Recreation Grant Program Documents

cone seed collection

Small game & furbearer hunting

School Trust Lands - Maps

Hunter Education and Firearms Safety classes

Conservation officer careers

Public Waters Inventory Maps

Minnesota Pollinator Resources Tables

Minnesota Climate Summaries and Publications

Minnesota's Native Plant Communities

Common Garter Snake

State Records of Native Plants and Animals documented by the Minnesota Biological Survey

Aquatic Invasive Species Contacts

Aquatic invasive species grants

Specialist Bees

stream fish habitat internship

Research Reader

What DNR is doing

Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program - Governor's Council

Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum)

Amphibian and Reptile Diseases

Spotted salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)

Transportation grants

HydroClim Minnesota for Early September 2026

Compare three years of Minnesota fall colors

Retrieve Past Climate Data for Minnesota

Regional Operations - Lands and Minerals Division

Fly Fishing Fundamentals

Shoreland Management - Bluff and Slope Protections

Minnesota State Park License Plate Design Contest

Maps Produced September 8, 2026

Utilization & marketing - Division of Forestry

Hubbard, Schultz, Wheeler lakes near Atwater to be drawn down

Calhoun Lake Public Water Access closed during bridge improvement project

Shoreland Management Model Ordinance

Shoreline Alteration: Riprap

Kits to borrow - Login Required

ENRTF meetings

Thief Lake WMA News

Celebrate autumn in Minnesota with DNR’s 2026 foliage predictions, Fall Color Finder map, weekly newsletter and more

Water Supply Plans

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 8

Weasel

White-tailed jackrabbit

Interactive Snowmobile Trails

Minnesota DNR at the State Fair

Tribal relations

Maintaining and restoring natural shorelines

How to teach outside

Vehicle-Killed Deer

Shoreland Management - Shoreland Regulations

MBS Maps

Minnesota DNR webinar series offers new sessions this fall

Tioga public water access to close for improvements

Pheasant index up nearly 20% from 2025

Minnesota River State Trail

Wildlife Diseases

Upland birds season dates

Pheasant hunting

School Forest Coordinator Section - Login Required

start

Apply to the School Forest Program

About

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outdoor classroom features

highlights

Prairie chicken hunting

State Fair FishCam

Wildlife Education Directory

DNR rulemaking: Proposed special provisions for Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area

Minnesota DNR recognizes youth for outstanding conservation efforts

Rulemaking by the DNR

Waters resources data

LakeFinder - Lake Page

Low water levels create challenges for boat launching, retrieval

Help Minnesota’s state tree grow

Ecological and Water Resources Division

Bear hunting

Crissy Lake Dam

Bear Registration Stations

Game registration stations

Maps Produced September 1, 2026

St James Mine Pit

Hill Annex Mine Pit

Canisteo Mine Pit

Watercraft licenses- registration procedures & fees

Glenwood Area Fisheries

Clean, drain, dry docks and lifts 21 days before moving.

Protect Community Forests 2026

Eastern red cedar seed collection guide

Balsam fir seed collection guide

Black spruce seed collection guide

Jack pine seed collection guide

License agents

Photo Uploader

DNR K9 Unit

Committee: Overview - School Forest Program

ENRTF recruit

Thank you for sharing your photo!

North Metro Area Wildlife

Twig Area Trail

DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for Twig Area Trail Riders ATV Trail System

Hunter field log

harvest-location

Tree stand safety

Fall Color Media Room

Waterfowl hunting seasons are on the horizon

Drawdowns change the landscape at Marsh, Lac qui Parle lakes ahead of waterfowl hunting seasons

Stranger than Science Fiction

Expedited Conservation Project Grant Cycle (ECP)

Human Dimensions

Drought 2026

Minnesota DNR encourages residents to water residential trees during dry summer weather

Banning State Park campground to close for shower building construction project after Labor Day

Land Sale

Drought Conditions Overview

Minnesota state park campground hosts

Advisory Groups

Minnesota Conservation Volunteer

MCV Issue: 2026 Sep-Oct

Eastern Screech-Owl (Megascops asio)

Spot Golden Eagles Near the Mississippi

Plan for Tree Pruning Season

Mapping Microplastics

A Voyage with Purpose

Learning to Fly

Slime After Slime

CWD Partner Sampling Program Survey

2026 fall color photo gallery

2026 Fall color photo gallery

Minnesota's Wildlife Action Plan

Floodplain Publications

MMEW

Natural Heritage Advisory Committee

Regal quest

Aquatic Invasive Species - DNR Programs

Minnesota Statewide FrogWatch

bat locators

Community tree canopy

Grouse hunting reports and surveys

CWD Partner Sampling Program Survey

Maps Produced August 25, 2026

Grouse

WMA 75th anniversary photo contest

Talk with experts Sept. 11 on Dune Discovery and Stewardship Day in Duluth

Minnesota DNR extending comment period on environmental review documents for the Mile Post 7 west ridge railroad relocation, dam progressions and stream mitigation project

MCV Issue: 2026 Jul-Aug

Recreation Compass

Caring and Pruning

Chimney swifts

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 24

Mile Post 7 Tailings Basin Project

Management Plans - Division of Parks and Trails

Ice Fishing Shelters

Collection Map

Cloquet River State Water Trail

St. Louis River State Water Trail

Vermilion River State Water Trail

Brainerd Area Fisheries

Mussels

Deer Permit Area Map

Deer Permit Area

Fire danger and burning restrictions

DNR schedules August, September online auctions for confiscated fishing, hunting equipment

Glow in the dark while hiking at Flandrau State Park

Celebrate the end of summer at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas this Labor Day weekend

Connect with the outdoors at the Minnesota DNR’s 2026 State Fair exhibits, presentations

CWD Background & Resources

Surveillance block

CWD Questions & Answers

CWD response plan

Videos

Deer carcass import and disposal rules

Learn outdoor skills

Climate

For the Grantee - Trail Grant Project Administration

CWD Partners

Annual Precipitation Maps

Rainy Lake

Retrieve Past Climate Data for Minnesota - Storm

Ice Fatalities

resources

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed Cedar Lake Manoomin Restoration Project

Maps Produced August 18, 2026

Directors

Report a bear sighting

DNR Organizational Chart

Catch and release

Minnesota DNR accepting feedback on Lake Shaokatan Vegetation Management Plan

Hunters urged not to shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared research bears

33 Minnesota communities receive grants to plant thousands of trees

Maps

Taconite State Trail

Volunteering opportunities

State Fair volunteer opportunities

DNR forester contact map for woodland assistance

Spicer Area Fisheries

Stream conditions

Minnesota DNR shares reconstruction plan for Lake Alice at William O’Brien State Park

Waterfowl

Past and Current Grant Recipients

Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (BIGP)