News releases

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Minnesota DNR to begin capturing and collaring elk for research project in northwest Minnesota

Published on February 18, 2025

Research biologists from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities will begin capturing and collaring elk for an in-depth elk research project in northwest Minnesota beginning early March 2025.

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Minnesota DNR proposes bear permit area boundary revisions

Published on February 18, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recommending changes to several bear permit area boundaries based on input from wildlife managers and Tribal requests, as well as an effort to align boundaries with consistent landscapes such as the edges between forested and agricultural lands, and reduce agricultural conflicts.

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Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 18

Published on February 18, 2025

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

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Longtime Duluth-area conservation officer named 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year

Published on February 13, 2025

Several other COs also honored at annual award celebration.

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Minnesota DNR fisheries rulemaking proposals open for public comment

Published on February 10, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public to comment on proposed rules about fishing methods that, if adopted, would go into effect in March 2026.

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Tax season donations benefit Minnesota’s at-risk wildlife

Published on February 10, 2025

State tax forms include Nongame Wildlife Fund checkoff.

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Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 10

Published on February 10, 2025

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