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Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 20
Published on March 20, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR seeks public input on Red Lake WMA master plan update
Published on March 13, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Red Lake Wildlife Management Area to participate in a webinar and help inform the DNR’s updates to the WMA’s master plan.
Landowner enrollment to begin for Walk-In Access Program
Published on March 13, 2023
Enrollment opens Wednesday, March 15, for Minnesota’s 2023 Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public hunting on private lands.
DNR certifies state record tie for northern pike
Published on March 13, 2023
An angler caught and released a 46 1/4 inch northern pike on Mille Lacs Lake that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified as a tie with the current catch-and-release state record.
DNR webinars cover bison conservation, loons
Published on March 13, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Deadline to remove ice shelters in northern Minnesota is March 20
Published on March 13, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers the upcoming deadline to remove ice shelters from lakes in the northern one-third of the state is quickly approaching. Heavy snow and slush in some areas means conditions on the ice might be challenging, so the DNR urges anglers to plan ahead to ensure they’re able to meet the deadline.
DNR seeks input on proposed expansion of Elk Zone 20 near Lancaster
Published on March 13, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to expand the boundaries of an elk hunting zone near Lancaster and is asking for public input on the proposed change.
DNR holding career fairs to recruit conservation officers
Published on March 9, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding two open-house-style career fairs for anyone interested in learning about becoming a conservation officer.
Luce Line State Horse Trail to close during spring melt
Published on March 6, 2023
The horse trail along the Luce Line State Trail from Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth to the city of Winsted will be closed from March 7 to May 15.
DNR reminds landowners to plan ahead for spring burning restrictions
Published on March 6, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans who intend to burn vegetative debris – such as brush, grass, leaves, and untreated lumber – during spring clean-up to start planning now.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 6
Published on March 6, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Walleye fishing scheduled to be open all summer on Mille Lacs Lake
Published on March 2, 2023
No July closure or live bait ban planned; harvest adjustments possible if conditions warrant.
DNR reminds anglers of upcoming deadline to remove shelters from the ice
Published on March 2, 2023
All litter also must be removed from the ice.
Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers
Published on March 2, 2023
Participants provide important data about rainfall amounts, climate trends.
Kanabec County partners with DNR to host public Groundwater Atlas workshop
Published on March 2, 2023
The public is invited to join Kanabec County staff for a workshop facilitated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on the Kanabec County Groundwater Atlas.
Tribal CWD surveillance contributes to statewide effort
Published on February 28, 2023
DNR sampling efforts uncover two CWD-positive deer in deer permit area 184.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 28
Published on February 28, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Well sampling planned in Otter Tail County for Groundwater Atlas
Published on February 23, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 180 wells in Otter Tail County for use in developing the county’s Groundwater Atlas.
New gar possession limit takes effect March 1 on all state waters
Published on February 21, 2023
Anglers will find this and other changes in the 2023 fishing regulations booklet.
DNR announces 2022 deer season preliminary harvest results, CWD management findings
Published on February 21, 2023
Hunters harvested about 170,000 deer during the 2022 deer hunting season, a lower total harvest than in recent years. Total harvest was down 7% compared to the 2021 season and 10% less than the five-year average deer harvest for Minnesota.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 21
Published on February 21, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR seeks input on Hibbing to Alborn All-Terrain Vehicle trail proposal
Published on February 16, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites public review and written comments on a proposal by the city of Chisholm and the Northern Traxx All-Terrain Vehicle Club to obtain grant-in-aid funding for an all-terrain vehicle trail connection between the city of Hibbing and the Alborn-Pengilly Railroad Trail in Lavell Township.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 13
Published on February 13, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Northwestern Minnesota’s Woinarowicz named DNR Conservation Officer of the Year
Published on February 9, 2023
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Jeremy Woinarowicz has been named the 2022 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, which is an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance.
Trees at Minneopa State Park to be removed to prevent hazards
Published on February 7, 2023
Visitors to Minneopa State Park may soon notice fewer trees near the waterfall area of the park. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will remove 20 trees from the area, including 17 ash trees, beginning Feb. 6.