News releases

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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 19

Published on May 19, 2025

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

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Be BearWise this summer while recreating outdoors

Published on May 19, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts with bears.

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Open House: Moccasin Point Public Water Access on Lake Vermillion to receive extensive upgrades

Published on May 19, 2025

The DNR invites the public to an open house to share and gather information about extensive upgrades planned for Moccasin Point Public Water Access on Lake Vermilion near Tower, Minn. Construction is slated to begin after the 2025 boating season.

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Chicks have hatched on the DNR FalconCam

Published on May 15, 2025

Four newly hatched chicks are now visible on the Minnesota DNR’s popular FalconCam. The Nongame Wildlife Program’s camera is in a nesting box in downtown St. Paul and will once again provide an intimate look at peregrine falcons raising their young.

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State parks, recreation areas and trails offer abundance of recreation opportunities Memorial Day weekend

Published on May 15, 2025

In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is highlighting recreation opportunities across the state park, recreation area and trail system.

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Red Flag Warning issued for 65 counties due to extreme fire risk

Published on May 13, 2025

Due to extreme fire risk conditions, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 65 counties in Minnesota effective Tuesday, May 13.

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Extreme fire danger continues

Published on May 12, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties in Minnesota effective today, May 12, due to extreme fire risk conditions.

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DNR shares tips for off-highway vehicle riders before hitting the trail this season

Published on May 1, 2025

With winter in the rearview mirror, the summer off-highway vehicle riding season is getting underway. Many of Minnesota’s more than 3,000 miles of trails for all types of OHVs and rider skill levels are now open for use.