Webinars on the 75th anniversary of wildlife management areas in Minnesota, turkeys, and native fish, are part of the spring lineup for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
“We are approaching that wonderful time of year when our natural world is waking up and seeming to come alive again after winter,” said Benji Kohn, DNR volunteer mentor program coordinator. “Spring is a favorite time of year for many Minnesotans, and our webinars aim to share tips for people interested in getting out and enjoying the outdoors.”
The DNR hosts these live webinars every other Wednesday at noon. Upcoming topics include:
- March 25: Wildlife management areas 75th anniversary
The DNR is celebrating the 75th anniversary of wildlife management areas in Minnesota. Join David Trauba, wildlife section manager, as he talks about the history of our WMA program, why it’s important, the benefits of WMAs and how you can use them for recreation. - April 8: Turkeys
Turkeys are one of Minnesota’s most successful reintroduced species and many hunters look forward to hunting them each spring. Join Greg Henderson, wildlife specialist and avid hunter, as he talks about turkey populations across the state, different hunting opportunities and some tips for bagging a gobbler. - April 22: Native fish
Native fish are an important part of the ecosystem in Minnesota. Join Shannon Fisher, fisheries populations and regulations manager, as he talks about native species, their importance to Minnesota, and related regulation and legislative updates. - May 6: Walleye
Walleye fishing season is around the corner. Join DNR fisheries staff to talk about the walleye forecast for this year, a behind-the-scenes look at how the DNR manages this species, and some tips for catching one. - May 20: Yellow bass
Yellow bass is a species that is growing in popularity across southern Minnesota. Join Jonah Dagel, Windom area fisheries biologist, and Jon Lore, an avid yellow bass angler, as they discuss the population’s status, biology, fishing challenges and angling opportunities.
All webinars are captioned and free. Pre-registration is required to participate in the live events. The DNR posts recordings of each episode online for those who can’t attend live, and registration is not required to view recordings. Episode descriptions, registration information and archives are available on the Minnesota DNR Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series webpage.
For other education and learning opportunities from the DNR, visit:
- The education and safety training webpage for information on boat and water safety, hunter education, firearms safety, natural resources education, and recreational vehicle safety.
- The I Can! webpage for details on this program that includes offerings to help people of all ages learn about camping, paddling, mountain biking, fishing and archery.