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Springtime means temporary road, trail closures
Published on April 6, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin temporarily closing some roads and trails in state forests, state parks, recreation areas, and wildlife management areas as the spring thaw impacts road conditions.
DNR reminds public to not prune, cut oaks spring through July
Published on April 6, 2023
Pruning or cutting oaks puts them at risk of oak wilt.
Lake Bemidji State Park to host 100th birthday celebrations
Published on April 6, 2023
Lake Bemidji State Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023 by hosting a variety of free and fun activities at the park on April 22 and June 10.
Minnesota’s moose count down; population remains relatively stable
Published on April 6, 2023
This year’s population estimate of 3,290 moose marks a decade of Minnesota’s moose population remaining relatively stable, according to the results of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2023 aerial population survey.
DNR accepting comments on environmental assessment for proposed Prospectors Loop ATV Trail segments
Published on April 4, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through May 4, on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposal to add four new ATV trail segments and a connecting spur on the greater Prospectors Loop Trail.
Effects of winterkill showing on some southern Minnesota lakes
Published on April 3, 2023
As ice comes off southern Minnesota lakes, evidence of this year’s harsh winter is washing up along the shorelines on some shallow lakes.
Bear hunt lottery applications available
Published on April 3, 2023
Deadline is Friday, May 5.
Learn to camp, paddle, fish and mountain bike with DNR’s I Can! programs
Published on April 3, 2023
Registration for the 2023 I Can! programs begins Monday, April 3.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 3
Published on April 3, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR finalizes trapping rule changes to minimize accidental take of lynx
Published on March 31, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized trapping rule changes to help minimize the risk of accidental take of federally-threatened Canada lynx in Minnesota.
New payment options available at state parks, recreation areas, forest campgrounds
Published on March 31, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is modernizing payment options in state parks, recreation areas and forest campgrounds by discontinuing the use of on-site self-payment collection boxes and expanding electronic payment options.
DNR holding career fairs to recruit conservation officers
Published on March 9, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding two open-house-style career fairs for anyone interested in learning about becoming a conservation officer.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 28
Published on February 28, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
New gar possession limit takes effect March 1 on all state waters
Published on February 21, 2023
Anglers will find this and other changes in the 2023 fishing regulations booklet.
DNR announces 2022 deer season preliminary harvest results, CWD management findings
Published on February 21, 2023
Hunters harvested about 170,000 deer during the 2022 deer hunting season, a lower total harvest than in recent years. Total harvest was down 7% compared to the 2021 season and 10% less than the five-year average deer harvest for Minnesota.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 21
Published on February 21, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Pheasant feeding discouraged despite snowy winter
Published on January 30, 2023
Well-meaning practice can put wildlife in harm’s way.
DNR celebrates EagleCam’s first decade
Published on January 30, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is celebrating 10 years of the EagleCam, a popular annual livestream of a bald eagle nest in Minnesota.
Use the winter to prepare for spring turkey hunting
Published on January 30, 2023
Imagine sitting in the woods on a spring morning with wildflowers in bloom, trees budding bright green and birds overhead migrating back to Minnesota. Then a turkey gobbles in the distance, responding to a turkey call.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 30
Published on January 30, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.