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Minnesota DNR invites deer hunters to share their wildlife observations this season
Published on September 14, 2020
Participation helps broaden understanding of deer and a variety of Minnesota animals
Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on September 14, 2020
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on September 8, 2020
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Minnesotans asked to serve on fish and wildlife budget oversight committees
Published on September 8, 2020
Are you interested in good fiscal stewardship and how key elements of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ operations are funded? If so, here is an opportunity to play an active oversight role.
Water levels to remain low on Marsh Lake
Published on September 8, 2020
Ecosystem restoration project showing promise along Minnesota River
Bluegill improvement central to proposed special fishing regulations
Published on September 8, 2020
Anglers should consider weighing in on proposed special fishing regulations that, if adopted, would become effective next year. Most of the proposed changes are aimed at protecting and improving bluegill sizes by lowering bag limits on lakes in 26 counties.
DNR invites public input on wolf plan update
Published on September 8, 2020
Virtual open houses planned and online comment will be available
Drier spring, summer leads to pheasant rebound
Published on September 8, 2020
Pheasant index exceeds 10-year average in many parts of the state
DNR stresses boating safety for Labor Day weekend and beyond
Published on September 3, 2020
Deadliest year in nearly a decade
Well sampling planned for Nobles County Groundwater Atlas
Published on August 31, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples this summer from about 90 wells in Nobles County for use in the Nobles County Groundwater Atlas.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on August 31, 2020
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Beware of jumping worms in soil, gardening mulch
Published on August 31, 2020
Invasive worms also not appropriate for bait
Starry stonewort confirmed in Lake Carnelian in Stearns County
Published on August 27, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the invasive algae starry stonewort in Lake Carnelian, near Kimball in Stearns County.
DNR and partners begin process to provide better off-highway motorcycle experiences
Published on August 27, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with the consulting firm Up! Outside and District 23/Amateur Riders Motorcycle Association (ARMCA), is creating a master plan for off-highway motorcycle (OHM) use across Minnesota.
Shoreline restoration project planned for Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca State Park
Published on August 24, 2020
The Department of Natural Resources is planning a shoreline restoration project to address erosion at the headwaters of the Mississippi River within Itasca State Park in northwestern Minnesota.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on August 24, 2020
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Camp Ripley archery hunt permits available Aug. 28
Published on August 24, 2020
Hunters can purchase permits for the archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls starting at noon on Friday, Aug. 28.
DNR maintains aggressive response to chronic wasting disease, while adjusting for COVID-19 considerations and new detections
Published on August 24, 2020
Changes for 2020 include voluntary sampling in affected areas, a new management zone and new surveillance areas
DNR sets 2 confiscated hunting, fishing equipment auctions for this fall
Published on August 24, 2020
Sept. 19 and Oct. 24 auctions will be held online
Zebra mussels confirmed in Big Watab Lake in Stearns County
Published on August 20, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Big Watab Lake, near Avon in Stearns County.
13 officers join state conservation officer ranks
Published on August 19, 2020
Thirteen people have graduated from the 20th Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Academy, having trained since early May in all aspects of their new careers as conservation officers.
City of Grand Rapids special deer hunt enters eighth season
Published on August 18, 2020
City of Grand Rapids special deer hunt enters eighth season Applications for firearm and muzzleloader permits due Sept. 10
DNR invites public input on recreational trails within parts of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Published on August 17, 2020
DNR invites public input on recreational trails within parts of Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Hunters asked not to shoot ear-tagged and radio-collared research bears
Published on August 17, 2020
The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1, and the Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears are marked with distinctively large, colorful ear tags and have radio collars.
DNR urges people to take precautions to keep bears away
Published on August 17, 2020
A shortage of natural foods is causing more bear-human conflicts in northeastern and north-central Minnesota as bears gravitate toward food sources at homes, cabins and campsites.