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Longtime safety advocate named 2020 DNR firearms safety instructor of year
Published on August 30, 2021
Shelly Boser, of Pierz, is the 2020 DNR firearms safety volunteer instructor of the year. She received the award during the recent Game Fair in Ramsey.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on August 30, 2021
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Surplus permits available for Camp Ripley archery hunts
Published on August 30, 2021
Hunters who missed the lottery deadline for the Camp Ripley archery hunt can purchase surplus permits on a first-come, first-served basis beginning noon on Friday, Sept. 10. Hunters who already received a permit will not be allowed to purchase a surplus permit.
DNR continues webinars on hunting and fishing skills
Published on August 30, 2021
Anyone interested in hunting, fishing and the outdoors can learn about activities like how to hunt pheasants, catch bass in the fall or get ready for deer seasons by joining webinars hosted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Intense wildfire year prompts additional restrictions in northeast Minnesota
Published on August 27, 2021
Wildfire conditions in Minnesota continue to worsen and are now prompting restrictions on mechanized operations and dispersed camping, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on August 23, 2021
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Apply now for fish and wildlife budget oversight committees
Published on August 23, 2021
Do you purchase hunting or fishing licenses and wonder how the money is spent? Now is your opportunity to play an active oversight role in how the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources spends license dollars from the Game and Fish Fund.
Return to mandatory testing in chronic wasting disease zones this season
Published on August 23, 2021
Chronic wasting disease testing for deer harvested in certain deer permit areas will once again be mandatory for specified weekends of the 2021 deer hunting season. This year hunters will also find additional deer permit areas have been added to disease zones due to detections of CWD in both wild and farmed deer in the past year.
Portions of Minnesota enter drought restrictive phase
Published on August 18, 2021
With 36% of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought, 35% experiencing extreme drought and 7% experiencing exceptional drought, three major watersheds have entered the drought restrictive phase.
Well sampling planned in Steele County for Groundwater Atlas
Published on August 16, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 90 wells in Steele County for use in the development of a Groundwater Atlas of Steele County.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on August 16, 2021
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.
Hunters asked not to shoot ear-tagged and radio-collared research bears
Published on August 16, 2021
The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Wednesday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota 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.
Sunfish central to proposed special fishing regulations
Published on August 16, 2021
Anglers can weigh in on proposed special fishing regulations that, if adopted, would become effective next year. Most of the changes proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are aimed at protecting and improving sunfish sizes by lowering daily limits on 52 lakes.
DNR invites public to testify at Jennie Lake Waterfowl Refuge hearing Aug. 25
Published on August 16, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding a public hearing to consider a petition to reestablish the Jennie Lake Waterfowl Refuge in Douglas County through the end of the 2024 waterfowl hunting season.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to attend “Office Hours”
Published on August 16, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering a unique monthly opportunity for the public to connect with agency leaders. The Commissioners’ Office Hours is an hour-long, online conversation in which Minnesotans can discuss a topic of interest, ask questions, and share ideas with DNR leadership.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Pursues Future Funding Framework for Outdoor Recreation and Conservation
Published on August 16, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is embarking on a transformational effort, in collaboration with Minnesotans, to identify a new funding framework for outdoor recreation and conservation. The goal is to ensure the DNR can serve new, returning, and long-time outdoor enthusiasts, and sustainably manage the state’s natural resources for generations to come.
Worsening drought and increasing wildfire risk mean more burning restrictions begin Tuesday
Published on August 16, 2021
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding burning restrictions across portions of central and northern Minnesota, beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, August 17. Burning restrictions will now cover 34 counties where intensifying drought has elevated the potential for devastating wildfires.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Ely Lake in St. Louis County
Published on August 12, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels in Ely Lake, near Eveleth in St. Louis County.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on August 12, 2021
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Persistent low water conditions continue to affect boaters
Published on August 12, 2021
As water levels continue to drop due in many areas to drought, boaters are experiencing significant issues with launching and retrieving boats, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Wild rice season opens soon, but harvesters must ensure rice is ripe
Published on August 12, 2021
Wild rice conditions are looking good this year in many areas of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering tips and a reminder of important regulations restricting harvest to rice stands that are ripe.
Additional burning restrictions take effect Tuesday in Cook and Lake counties
Published on August 9, 2021
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating additional burning restrictions for areas within state jurisdiction in Cook and Lake counties, beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10.
Sign up for weekly drought updates and information
Published on August 9, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is providing email updates about the current drought and details about drought-related actions and responses.
DNR invites conversation about deer topics
Published on August 9, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to talk with DNR staff about deer on Thursday, Aug. 26, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. On that day, wildlife managers throughout the state will be available to discuss deer-related topics in local area offices or on the phone.
Herbicide treatment to help reforestation efforts in Hibbing
Published on August 6, 2021
Herbicide applications in the Hibbing forestry area will begin around August 10th and continue through approximately August 30th.