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First-come, first-served seats to be offered for 2025 DNR Roundtable

Published on December 5, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Roundtable — an annual gathering of conservation partners to discuss fisheries, wildlife, and ecological and water resource topics and encourage partnership — will again include a no-cost, open registration opportunity.


Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for proposed Lower Knowlton Creek Project

Published on December 3, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Jan. 2 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the Lower Knowlton Creek-Munger Trail Culvert Replacement Project, located in St. Louis County.


Report bear den locations in Brainerd, Duluth areas

Published on December 2, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters and other recreationists spending time outdoors this fall to report the locations of occupied bear dens they encounter in and around the Brainerd and Duluth areas.


DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Dec. 2

Published on December 2, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.


Public input sought on draft recommendations for a temporary framework to regulate gas resource development

Published on December 2, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, on behalf of the state’s Gas Resources Technical Advisory Committee (GTAC), invites input on draft recommendations and statutory language that would create a temporary framework to regulate development of gas resources like hydrogen or helium in Minnesota.


Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental documents for Voyageur Country ATV System phase 2 trail expansion

Published on November 26, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Dec. 26 on an environmental assessment worksheet to address the second phase of a proposed ATV trail expansion in Koochiching and St. Louis counties.


Minnesota DNR bolsters steelhead population in North Shore streams, Lake Superior

Published on November 25, 2024

First-ever surplus of wild Lake Superior strain juvenile steelhead utilized for stocking.


Parents, guardians responsible for kids’ safety around cold water

Published on November 25, 2024

Rapidly falling air temperatures, dangerously cold water, and the likelihood of skim ice on some ponds across Minnesota means it’s imperative for parents and guardians to talk with their kids about the importance of safety ahead of the Thanksgiving break.


New bridge benefits northeastern Minnesota’s Baptism River watershed

Published on November 25, 2024

Work is complete on a new bridge south of Finland that opens up miles of trout habitat and preserves a trail connection where Hockamin Creek intersects with the CJ Ramstad ATV and Snowmobile Trail in northeastern Minnesota’s Finland State Forest.


DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 25

Published on November 25, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.


Minnesota DNR to hold open house on Buffalo River State Park management plan

Published on November 21, 2024

The new plan will guide future recreation opportunities, resource management and interpretation at the park.


New eagle pair, nest to be featured on popular Minnesota DNR EagleCam

Published on November 19, 2024

Original camera will also remain on.


Free entrance to Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on Friday, Nov. 29

Published on November 18, 2024

Minnesotans encouraged to explore outdoors with friends and family over the holiday weekend.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 18

Published on November 18, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.


Minnesota DNR announces public information meeting to discuss Lake Henry in Le Sueur County

Published on November 13, 2024

Meeting planned for Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Cleveland American Legion.


2025 invasive aquatic plant management grant applications open Nov. 18

Published on November 13, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering grants to lake associations and other groups for projects to manage invasive aquatic plants.


Minnesota DNR retains 4 walleye limit on Upper Red Lake for winter season

Published on November 13, 2024

Due to excellent results in the fall netting assessment of walleye on Upper Red Lake, the winter season walleye limit on Upper Red will continue to be a four fish possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed.


Minnesota DNR retains 2 walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake for winter season

Published on November 13, 2024

State-licensed ice anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will be able to keep two walleye 18-20 inches long, or one walleye 18-20 inches and one walleye longer than 28 inches, from Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, to Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.


Minnesota DNR grants help children get outside, begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences

Published on November 13, 2024

Apply until 2 p.m. Dec. 17 for funding aimed at increasing outdoor experiences, education and stewardship.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 13

Published on November 13, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.


2024 Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener celebrates traditions and inspires new hunters

Published on November 9, 2024

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen and Explore Minnesota Director Lauren Bennett McGinty gathered with hunters and conservation stakeholders to celebrate the 22nd annual Minnesota Governor’s Deer Hunting Opener at the Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center. The event was held in partnership with Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Bluffland Whitetails Association, and the Minnesota Conservation Federation.


Zebra mussels confirmed in Turtle River Lake in Beltrami County

Published on November 7, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Turtle River Lake, near the town of Turtle River in Beltrami County.


Zebra mussels confirmed in Eagle Lake in Sherburne County

Published on November 4, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Eagle Lake, near the City of Big Lake in Sherburne County.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Nov. 4

Published on November 4, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.


Zebra mussels confirmed in White Sand Lake in Crow Wing County

Published on October 31, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in White Sand Lake, near Baxter in Crow Wing County.

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