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Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit increases from 2 to 3 on Aug. 23
Published on August 19, 2025
The walleye limit on Mille Lacs Lake will increase from two to three beginning Saturday, Aug. 23, and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 30. The size limit — which allows anglers to harvest fish 17 inches or longer but only one longer than 20 inches — remains in place.
Hunters urged not to shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared research bears
Published on August 19, 2025
Collared bears provide important data to inform management decisions.
Minnesota communities to benefit from historic $12 million in grants to strengthen urban, community forests
Published on August 18, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for $12 million in grants to help communities plant, maintain and protect trees across the state.
Recent land donations increase the state’s forested land by more than 370 acres
Published on August 18, 2025
Partnership with Trust for Public Land adds two parcels to Nemadji State Forest and Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Union Lake in Douglas County
Published on August 14, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Union Lake, near Alexandria in Douglas County.
DNR seeks input on proposed fur farm rules
Published on August 14, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking public input on new rules proposed for licensed fur farms in the state.
Minnesota DNR adds new exhibits and demonstrations to 2025 State Fair lineup
Published on August 14, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ building and surrounding grounds at the Minnesota State Fair (which runs from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1) will feature a new exhibit, demonstrations and activities in addition to popular annual attractions.
Water control structure project to begin at Grey Eagle WMA in Todd County
Published on August 12, 2025
During the first week of September, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin a drawdown on the Upper Pool Impoundment at Grey Eagle Wildlife Management Area in Todd County.
DNR’s Field to Forest Cost-Share Program helps landowners reforest Minnesota
Published on August 12, 2025
Private landowners with open lands, such as former pastures or crop fields, can apply for financial assistance to plant trees through Minnesota DNR‘s Field to Forest Cost-Share Program.
Wild rice season opens soon, but harvesters must ensure rice is ripe
Published on August 12, 2025
As the Aug. 15 wild rice season opening date approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds harvesters that rice stands must be ripe before they can be legally harvested.
Recreation options and alternatives following drawdown of Lake Alice in William O’Brien State Park
Published on August 12, 2025
Lake Alice, located in William O’Brien State Park, experienced a near total water level drawdown due to a mechanical issue with a valve in the 65-year-old water control structure that regulates its discharge to the St. Croix River.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 4
Published on August 4, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR invites conversation about wildlife
Published on August 4, 2025
Anyone interested in wildlife is invited to chat with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wildlife managers in local DNR offices across the state from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, or by phone during these same hours.
Deer season details available now and hunting licenses on sale Aug. 1
Published on July 29, 2025
Hunters can now review the 2025 Minnesota deer hunting regulations, and deer hunting licenses will be available to purchase starting Friday, Aug. 1.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 29
Published on July 29, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Water control structure project slated for East Park Wildlife Management Area in Marshall County
Published on July 24, 2025
During the first week of August, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin a drawdown on the Nelson Slough Impoundment at East Park Wildlife Management Area in Marshall County. The drawdown is in preparation for construction of a new water control structure and embankment improvements slated to begin in late fall 2025.
Public comment period open for the environmental assessment for Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area
Published on July 24, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has opened a 30-day public comment period on the Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area Environmental Assessment. This is a federally required assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act that evaluates the environmental impacts of the potential federal action of applying a Land and Water Conservation Fund encumbrance to 455.55 acres of the WMA.
DNR has released a new aggregate resource map of Yellow Medicine County
Published on July 22, 2025
Geologists in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Aggregate Resource Mapping Program have completed a new map showing the potential for sand, gravel and crushed stone resources in Yellow Medicine County. These natural materials, known as construction aggregates, are crucial to the construction of roads, bridges, trails and buildings.
Zebra mussel larvae confirmed in Washington County lakes
Published on July 21, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussel larvae in Long Lake, DeMontreville Lake and Olson Lake, a connected chain of lakes near Pine Springs in Washington County.
Ruffed grouse counts lower this year after a strong peak last year
Published on July 21, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ latest ruffed grouse counts found Minnesota’s spring 2025 population is lower statewide than last year. Ruffed grouse drums per stop were 1.8 statewide, down from 2.3 drums per stop last year, an expected drop considering spring 2024 was the highest 10-year cycle population peak for ruffed grouse since 1972.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 21
Published on July 21, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Cambridge man is DNR’s 2024 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year
Published on July 17, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently named Jim Fridstrom, of Cambridge, as 2024 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year.
New segment of the Minnesota Valley State Trail now open in Bloomington
Published on July 17, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed a 1.8-mile extension of the Minnesota Valley State Trail’s eastern segment in Bloomington, Minn., adding to a 1.7-mile segment completed in 2021.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Beltrami Lake in Beltrami County
Published on July 17, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Beltrami Lake, near Bemidji in Beltrami County.
Wildlife Drive closed to vehicles at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area
Published on July 14, 2025
The 27-mile Wildlife Drive within the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area will not open as planned this July. The opening has been canceled due to the discovery of damages to a key dike on the route. The Wildlife Drive is closed to vehicles, but bicycle and foot traffic is welcome and encouraged.