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Whitefish, tullibee sport-netting to open on select Tower area lakes
Published on October 21, 2019
Dates have been set for recreational netting for whitefish and tullibee (cisco) on seven lakes in the Tower fisheries work area.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Swan Lake in Otter Tail County
Published on October 21, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed individual zebra mussels in Swan Lake in Otter Tail County. Mineral Lake and several small, unnamed lakes connected to and downstream of Swan Lake will also be listed for zebra mussels. All of these lakes flow into North Ten Mile Lake, which was listed for zebra mussels in 2017.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on October 21, 2019
Stay informed! Here’s a weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Chronic wasting disease testing is mandatory in central, north-central and southeast
Published on October 21, 2019
Minnesota deer hunters must bring their harvested deer to sampling stations to be tested for chronic wasting disease in the central surveillance area; north-central and southeast management zones; and the southeast control zone on opening weekend of firearms deer season Saturday, Nov. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 10.
DNR certifies new catch-and-release state record muskie
Published on October 21, 2019
An angler on Lake Vermilion caught and released Minnesota’s new state record muskellunge, a 57 1/4 inch fish that he called a “true giant.”
Special deer hunt permits available for Cascade River, Judge C. R. Magney state parks
Published on October 17, 2019
Cascade River and Judge C R. Magney state parks will hold special firearms deer hunts again this fall during regular firearms season Nov. 9-24.
Lake Carlos State Park to offer snowshoe-lacing workshop Nov. 23-24
Published on October 17, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering a two-day snowshoe-lacing workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 23-Nov. 24 at the Lake Carlos State Park Visitor Center in Douglas County. During the workshop, an instructor will demonstrate how laces are strung on pre-built Ojibwe-style wood snowshoe frames, followed by a lesson on how to use the finished product.
Deer hunts are taking place at many Minnesota state parks this fall
Published on October 17, 2019
DNR advises park visitors to wear blaze orange or bright colors at parks that remain open during special hunts
Fall is a great time to make your home and property 'Firewise'
Published on October 16, 2019
Fall is a good time to reduce the risks of wildfires to cabins and homes as property owners in rural and wooded areas clear woodlots, cut firewood or remove downed or dying trees.
DNR regional wildlife managers detail what deer hunters can expect
Published on October 14, 2019
Nearly half a million firearms deer hunters are preparing for the season that opens Saturday, Nov. 9, and offers opportunity to spend time with friends and family, find adventure outdoors and put venison in the freezer.
DNR seeking applications to serve on Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee
Published on October 14, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applications from Minnesota residents interested in serving on the statewide Aquatic Invasive Species Advisory Committee.
DNR seeks applications for advisory committee on natural heritage
Published on October 14, 2019
Minnesotans with a strong interest in the state’s native prairies, forests and wetlands and the diversity of plants and animals they support are invited to apply for membership on a key advisory committee.
Stay safe when the water temperature drops
Published on October 14, 2019
As the leaves fall, the air temperature drops, memories of years past serve as a constant reminder that winter may be only a day away. It’s a time when hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans– many of them anglers and hunters – will spend the next month or two out in the elements, chasing fish, scanning the sky for ducks, or waiting for the deer that will fill their freezers with venison.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on October 14, 2019
Stay informed. Here’s a weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Austin wraps up successful weekend as host of Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener
Published on October 12, 2019
The Minnesota Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener in Austin was a success, with Gov. Tim Walz harvesting a rooster on opening morning.
Dock removal slated for state public water accesses
Published on October 10, 2019
Seasonal dock removal at state-managed public water accesses begin in late October
Downward trend in hunter participation continues in small game hunting
Published on October 8, 2019
The most recent small game hunter survey from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources revealed the fewest number of hunters pursuing species like grouse, waterfowl and squirrels since the DNR began keeping track of these figures in 1969. Small game license sales have been trending lower for the past 20 years.
Public invited to land dedication Oct. 11
Published on October 8, 2019
Dedication to be part of ninth annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener
Governor Walz to open pheasant hunting season in Austin this weekend
Published on October 7, 2019
Austin becomes the epicenter of upland bird hunting this weekend as the city hosts the Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Spectacle Lake in Isanti County
Published on October 7, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed multiple young of the year zebra mussels in Spectacle Lake in Isanti County, between the cities of Princeton and Cambridge. This is the first confirmation of zebra mussels in an Isanti County lake.
DNR invites public input on trail uses in Rum River State Forest and nearby forest lands
Published on October 7, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to attend a meeting on Oct. 21 to review proposed changes to recreational trail systems in the Rum River State Forest and nearby state forest lands.
Celebrate Minnesota’s north shore at Sugarloaf annual open house
Published on October 4, 2019
Celebrate Minnesota’s majestic north shore and learn about its unique geology, climate and more. The Department of Natural Resources and the Sugarloaf North Shore Stewardship Association are holding an annual open house at the Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Meeker County Groundwater Atlas now available
Published on October 3, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has published the Meeker County Groundwater Atlas. This Part B atlas covers groundwater conditions and sensitivity to pollution. It expands on Part A, the geologic atlas previously published by the Minnesota Geological Survey.
New paintings chosen for pheasant and turkey stamps
Published on October 3, 2019
Mark Kness of Albert Lea won the Minnesota Pheasant Habitat Stamp contest and Stephen Hamrick of Lakeville won the Turkey Habitat Stamp contest. Both of the annual contests took place Sept. 19 and are sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
DNR fall land sale includes parcels in St. Louis, Carlton and Pine counties
Published on October 2, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer a total of 17 parcels of land at three public oral bid auctions in October. The auctions will be held in Virginia, Wadena and St. Paul. Included in the auctions are three unimproved recreational land parcels in St. Louis County, one in Carlton County, and one in Pine County.