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Archers have record success rate at Camp Ripley hunts
Published on November 10, 2020
Archery hunters who participated in the Camp Ripley hunts near Little Falls harvested 310 deer and had a record success rate during the event held Oct. 15 to Oct. 16 and Oct. 31 to Nov. 1.
Hunters: be aware of high fire danger
Published on November 6, 2020
The Department of Natural Resources cautions hunters heading afield for the firearms deer season to be aware that some parts of the state, including the southwest and south-central regions, are under high fire danger.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on November 2, 2020
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Mille Lacs Lake winter anglers allowed 1 walleye starting Dec. 1
Published on November 2, 2020
Population trends support limited harvest during ice fishing season
Make a plan for deer hunting season
Published on November 2, 2020
DNR encourages hunters to think ahead as they prepare for firearms opener on Nov. 7
Trout stocking via helicopter means more fish for anglers
Published on October 30, 2020
Anglers will have the opportunity to catch trout on remote lakes in northeastern Minnesota following helicopter-based fish stocking efforts this fall.
Minnesota DNR statement regarding USFWS decision to remove the wolf from the endangered and threatened species list
Published on October 29, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is aware of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS’s) decision, announced today, to remove the wolf from the federal endangered and threatened species list throughout the coterminous United States.
DNR extends wolf management input period
Published on October 29, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced today it is extending its wolf management public input period until Nov. 20.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on October 26, 2020
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Deer opener information available
Published on October 26, 2020
Minnesota’s firearms deer season begins half an hour before sunrise on Saturday, Nov. 7, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources expects nearly half a million hunters to participate.
Upper Red Lake walleye regulations change for winter season
Published on October 26, 2020
Anglers fishing during the winter season on Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota will have a three-walleye bag limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed.
Safety precautions key to 2 duck hunters surviving falls into cold water
Published on October 22, 2020
Two Minnesota duck hunters likely are alive today as a result of good choices they made before and after falling into cold water, and because rescue personnel worked quickly with the tools at hand to ensure a positive outcome.
Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee seeks applicants
Published on October 22, 2020
The coordinating partners of the Parks and Trails Legacy Plan, which include the Metropolitan Council, the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, are seeking applicants to serve on the Parks and Trails Legacy Advisory Committee.
4 silver carp fitted with tracking devices on Mississippi River
Published on October 22, 2020
Data will help agencies learn more about invasive carp
DNR Roundtable will go virtual in January
Published on October 21, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host its annual Roundtable event in January using an online format.
DNR makes two Line 3 decisions
Published on October 19, 2020
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has made decisions granting two of 10 required DNR permits, licenses and approvals for the proposed Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement project.
Whitefish, tullibee sport-netting to open on select Tower area lakes
Published on October 19, 2020
Whitefish, tullibee netting opening on seven lakes in the Tower area.
New day use area, Miner’s Mountain Road now open at Cuyuna Country SRA
Published on October 19, 2020
A new accessible day use area is now open at Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
DNR and St. Louis County rescue personnel save paddler’s life in BWCA
Published on October 19, 2020
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Sean Williams and members of the volunteer St. Louis County Rescue Squad on Saturday night rescued a man experiencing severe hypothermia in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA).
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on October 19, 2020
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Second DNR confiscated hunting, fishing equipment auction set for Oct. 24
Published on October 19, 2020
Auction will be held online
DNR welcomes people with disabilities at wildlife management areas
Published on October 19, 2020
Options are available for using mobility devices on WMAs
Field reports: What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season
Published on October 19, 2020
Nearly half a million firearms deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 7, and offers opportunity to spend time outdoors with friends and family, find adventure outdoors and put venison in the freezer.
Mountain bike trails expanding at Cuyuna Country SRA
Published on October 19, 2020
Mountain bike trails expanding at Cuyuna Country SRA
Public has opportunity to comment on management of Heron Lake
Published on October 15, 2020
Plan for world-class waterfowl destination in Jackson County to be updated. The public is invited to provide comments on the plan.