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Minnesota DNR recognizes lifesaving efforts of Enforcement staff, partners

Published on March 7, 2025

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division in February formally recognized 18 people and one dog for their lifesaving actions during 2024 and so far in 2025.

Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to plan for ice shelter removal

Published on March 4, 2025

Anglers who still have a fish house on the ice should plan ahead to ensure they meet the March 17 removal deadline.

Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers

Published on March 3, 2025

Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends.

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 3

Published on March 3, 2025

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

From trees to the breakfast table: learn to make maple syrup at Minnesota state parks

Published on February 24, 2025

Five Minnesota state parks are offering programs to introduce people to the history of maple syrup and sugar making, as well as the equipment and procedures used.

Minnesota DNR adds angling limits for several species

Published on February 24, 2025

Anglers will find these and other changes in the 2025 fishing regulations booklet.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 24

Published on February 24, 2025

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

Public input needed on fisheries management plans for 151 Minnesota lakes

Published on February 20, 2025

March is the month to connect with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries offices across Minnesota about 151 lakes in 40 counties that will have their fisheries lake management plans updated in 2025.

As deadlines approach, Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to remove shelters from the ice

Published on February 20, 2025

With warm weather in the forecast for much of Minnesota during the coming week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who still has a fish house on the ice to start planning for its removal.

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.

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.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 18

Published on February 18, 2025

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

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.

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.

Tax season donations benefit Minnesota’s at-risk wildlife

Published on February 10, 2025

State tax forms include Nongame Wildlife Fund checkoff.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 10

Published on February 10, 2025

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

3M PFAS settlement grant program RFP now open

Published on February 5, 2025

$20 million available for restoration and recreation projects.

Action plans outline strategies to enhance habitats for ducks and pheasants

Published on January 30, 2025

Area wildlife managers across Minnesota soon will begin planning and implementing updated strategic conservation efforts designed to foster stewardship of ducks, pheasants and their habitats.

Sign up for firearms safety certification

Published on January 30, 2025

Though most hunting seasons are more than seven months away, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone who plans to take a firearms safety class to sign up now.