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CWD detected in a wild deer near Wabasha in southeastern Minnesota
Published on November 27, 2023
A deer harvested during the opening weekend of firearms season near Wabasha in southeastern Minnesota has tested positive for chronic wasting disease.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 27
Published on November 27, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Repair work on Heron Lake dam underway
Published on November 20, 2023
Drawdown will facilitate repairs while improving habitat and water quality.
As holiday approaches, remind kids about dangers of cold water
Published on November 20, 2023
Unseasonably warm weather during the first half of November means many lakes and ponds remain free of ice, but the water is dangerously cold.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 20
Published on November 20, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
2024 invasive aquatic plant management grant applications open Nov. 17
Published on November 16, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering grants to lake associations and other groups for projects to manage invasive aquatic plants.
Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Nov. 24
Published on November 13, 2023
Minnesotans encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family over the holiday weekend.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 13
Published on November 13, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR employee receives Smokey Bear Award
Published on November 9, 2023
Recipient chosen for dedication, success in wildfire prevention.
DNR to host meeting on future risks of feral pigs and released mink
Published on November 7, 2023
Public invited to share feedback on proactive review of agency roles and policy.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 7
Published on November 6, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Zebra mussels confirmed in 3 Itasca County lakes
Published on November 3, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Jessie Lake near Talmoon, Turtle Lake near Marcell and Trout Lake near Coleraine, all in Itasca County.
A successful hunting season depends on safety
Published on November 3, 2023
With a half-million hunters set to converge on the state’s fields and woods for Saturday’s firearms deer opener, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to make safety their top priority.
Signal crayfish confirmed in Minnesota
Published on November 3, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of signal crayfish, an invasive non-native species, in Lake Winona, adjacent to Alexandria in Douglas County.
DNR sets winter walleye fishing regulations for Upper Red, Mille Lacs lakes
Published on October 31, 2023
The walleye limit for Upper Red Lake will decrease from the five allowed during open water season to four this winter while the Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit will remain at one.
DNR grants help children get outside, begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences
Published on October 31, 2023
Apply through Dec. 12 for funding aimed at increasing outdoor experiences, education and stewardship.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 31
Published on October 31, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Staying safe on cold water is everyone’s responsibility
Published on October 26, 2023
To anyone on or around the water this fall, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers this reminder: Your safety is your responsibility.
Minnesota DNR State Forest Nursery accepting seedlings orders
Published on October 25, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Forest Nursery is accepting orders for spring 2024 seedlings beginning Oct. 25, 2023.
Some off-highway vehicle trails, access routes in state forests will close to recreational use during firearms deer hunting
Published on October 23, 2023
Recreational use of off-highway vehicles will be restricted on some state forest trails and access routes during the upcoming firearms deer hunting season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 23
Published on October 23, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Whitefish and Cisco sport gillnetting to open on select Grand Marais area lakes
Published on October 20, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set dates for recreational netting of whitefish and cisco, also known as tullibee, on six lakes in the Grand Marais area in Cook County.
• Greenwood Lake: open to netting Friday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 17 (minimum 1.75-inch mesh size).
• Devil Track and Poplar lakes: open to netting Friday, Oct. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 17 (minimum 3.5-inch mesh size).
• Brule and East Pike lakes: open to netting Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Dec. 3 (minimum 1.75-inch mesh size).
• Caribou Lake: open to netting Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Dec. 3 (minimum 3.5-inch mesh size).
About 700 people obtain special permits to net for whitefish and cisco (tullibee) each year. Fishing regulations require netters to purchase both a whitefish netting license and an angling license.
Whitefish and Cisco sport gill netting to open on select Tower area lakes
Published on October 19, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set dates for recreational netting of whitefish and cisco, also known as tullibee, on eight lakes in the Tower area.
Whitefish and Cisco sport gillnetting to open on select Grand Rapids area lakes
Published on October 19, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set dates for recreational netting of whitefish and cisco, also known as tullibee, on six lakes in the Grand Rapids area.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Big Stone Lake
Published on October 16, 2023
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Stone Lake, a long, narrow lake that extends 26 miles through Big Stone County in Minnesota and two South Dakota counties.