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2023 Free Park Days announced for Minnesota state parks, recreation areas

Published on March 23, 2023

Minnesotans encouraged to explore outdoors with friends, family.

DNR-contracted commercial fishers capture 30 invasive carp in the Mississippi River

Published on March 23, 2023

A commercial fishing business contracted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) captured 30 invasive carp Monday in Pool 6 of the Mississippi River, near Winona.

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.