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DNR, Red Lake Band specialists provide update on zebra mussel larvae in Red Lake in Beltrami County
Published on November 8, 2019
Since confirming zebra mussel larvae in Red Lake in Beltrami County earlier this year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Red Lake Band Department of Natural Resources have conducted additional plankton surveys in Upper and Lower Red Lake.
Water sample reveals zebra mussel larvae in Lake of the Woods
Published on November 8, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussel larvae in water samples taken from one of three sites in Lake of the Woods on the northern Minnesota border. While no adult or juvenile zebra mussels have been reported, the number of larvae is substantial.
Upper Red Lake walleye regulations change for winter season
Published on November 7, 2019
Anglers fishing during the winter season on Upper Red Lake will have a four-walleye bag limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed.
Carcass disposal locations available for firearms deer hunters
Published on November 7, 2019
Dumpsters available in CWD zones in north-central and southeast Minnesota
Proposal would allow off-highway vehicle access to Huntersville Forest Landing Campground
Published on November 6, 2019
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on a proposal to allow off-highway vehicle (OHVs) access to certain areas of the Huntersville Forest Landing Campground in Huntersville State Forest in northwestern Minnesota.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on November 4, 2019
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management that can be used in full, as separate short stories, or to jump start a longer article.
Partnership between Central Lakes College and DNR supports Camp Ripley deer hunts
Published on November 4, 2019
Variable weather greeted archers at this year’s Camp Ripley bow hunts near Little Falls, with hunters taking 278 deer during the event that took place Oct. 17-Oct. 18 and Oct. 26-27, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Deer harvest numbers available online
Published on November 4, 2019
Hunters, media members and anyone interested in deer harvest data can find current deer harvest figures and harvest reports for past years available on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources deer reports and statistics webpage.
Mille Lacs Lake winter anglers allowed one walleye starting Dec. 1
Published on November 4, 2019
Winter anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will enjoy a walleye harvest this winter for the fourth season in a row, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Chronic wasting disease response efforts highlighted during deer season opener
Published on November 4, 2019
As deer hunters gear up for the firearms season that opens statewide this weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is highlighting the importance of everyone’s compliance with regulations related to chronic wasting disease in wild deer.
Statement from DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen about proposed out-of-state water transfer
Published on November 1, 2019
The DNR is aware of a proposal by Empire Builder Investments to supply groundwater from Minnesota to the western United States by railcar.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Lotus Lake in Carver County
Published on October 31, 2019
A water sample with zebra mussel larvae led to follow-up searches and confirmation of zebra mussels in Lotus Lake, located in the city of Chanhassen in Carver County.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Big McDonald Lake in Otter Tail County
Published on October 31, 2019
A report from a vigilant lake property owner led to the confirmation of zebra mussels in Big McDonald Lake in Otter Tail County.
Water sample reveals zebra mussel larvae in Lomond Lake in Clearwater County
Published on October 28, 2019
It’s the first lake in the county with zebra mussels
Water sample reveals zebra mussel larvae in Ten Mile Lake in Cass County
Published on October 28, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussel larvae in a water sample taken from Ten Mile Lake near Hackensack in Cass County.
Inaugural youth deer season leads to record number of youth licenses sold
Published on October 28, 2019
More than 20,000 youth licenses sold prior to start of statewide youth deer hunting season
Significant rainfall creates difficult conditions on state forest trails and roads
Published on October 28, 2019
The fall’s heavy rains have made some forest roads and trails impassable. With firearms deer hunting season around the corner, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to check forest trail and road conditions before they head out.
Smart safety choices may have saved duck hunters’ lives
Published on October 24, 2019
When Alec Stark and his duck-hunting buddies pushed off from shore in the predawn darkness of a brisk Saturday a couple weeks ago, they weren’t thinking about much beyond their collective hope the birds would be flying. Their blind was tucked out of the wind, so they spent the next few hours in relative comfort, passing the time chatting and watching the sky over North Long Lake near Brainerd.
West Nile virus in ruffed grouse: Test results are in
Published on October 22, 2019
Test results are in from the first year of a multi-state study on West Nile virus in ruffed grouse in Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. These first-year results are showing that, while the virus is present in the region, exposed grouse can survive.
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.