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Zebra mussels confirmed in Fish Lake in Hennepin County
Published on October 18, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in Fish Lake, near Maple Grove in Hennepin County.
Whitefish and Cisco sport gill netting to open on select Tower area lakes
Published on October 18, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set dates for recreational netting of whitefish and cisco, also known as tullibee, on seven lakes in the Tower fisheries work area.
Field reports: What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season
Published on October 18, 2022
More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 5.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 18
Published on October 18, 2022
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR responds to deepening drought conditions
Published on October 13, 2022
With drought expanding and a portion of the state now in extreme drought, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is carefully monitoring the situation and taking steps as outlined in the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan.
Governor's Pheasant Hunting Opener in Worthington this weekend
Published on October 11, 2022
Worthington and Nobles County will be the focus for pheasant hunters this weekend as southern Minnesota hosts the Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.
Pheasants Forever, DNR join forces to get new hunters into fields and forests
Published on October 10, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever are inviting hunters to join the Hunter Mentor Challenge and take someone hunting who has never hunted before or has not hunted in a while.
DNR accepting applications for coastal area grants
Published on October 10, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting grant applications through Nov. 16 for projects associated with the Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 10
Published on October 10, 2022
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Staying safe on cold water is everyone’s responsibility
Published on October 6, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind.
Salvage logging happening at Hubbel Pond WMA
Published on October 5, 2022
Part of North Country Trail closed temporarily.
DNR seeking applicants for shooting range grants
Published on October 3, 2022
Grants help develop, expand shooting ranges throughout Minnesota.
Starry stonewort introduction to Lake Superior prevented by watercraft inspectors
Published on October 3, 2022
Vigilant DNR watercraft inspectors prevented the introduction of starry stonewort to Lake Superior, which is currently not known to be infested with the harmful invasive species.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 3
Published on October 3, 2022
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Risk of equipment-caused wildfire increases
Published on September 29, 2022
Drought conditions in central and southern Minnesota are drying vegetation. With these dry conditions comes an increase in wildfire risk.
As part of larger effort, CWD sampling occurring in deer permit areas 661, 256, 257, 262, 265
Published on September 26, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is conducting CWD sampling on deer one year of age or older harvested in the CWD management zone (deer permit area 661) where sampling is mandatory the opening weekend of firearms season A, Nov. 5-6, and in DPAs in the CWD surveillance zone (DPAs 256, 257, 262 and 265) where sampling is voluntary.
CWD sampling occurring in deer permit areas 213, 273
Published on September 26, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is conducting voluntary chronic wasting disease sampling on deer one year of age or older harvested in the CWD surveillance zone that includes deer permit areas 213 and 273.
DNR invites deer hunters to share wildlife observations
Published on September 26, 2022
Participation helps broaden understanding of deer and other Minnesota animals.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 26
Published on September 26, 2022
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County
Published on September 23, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a report of zebra mussels in the Canisteo Mine Pit, one of a series of legacy mine pits adjacent to the cities of Bovey and Taconite in Itasca County.
National Public Lands Day, Hunting and Fishing Day highlight Minnesota’s great outdoors
Published on September 23, 2022
Events fall during Take a Kid Hunting Weekend.
DNR completes three new aggregate resource maps of Swift, Sibley, and Redwood counties
Published on September 20, 2022
Geologists in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Aggregate Resource Mapping Program completed three new resource maps showing the potential for sand and gravel deposits, as well as crushed stone resources, in Swift, Sibley, and Redwood counties.
DNR announces lands for sale
Published on September 20, 2022
Two in-person public auctions will be held in October, online auction to be held later this fall.
DNR extends deadline to apply for advisory committees
Published on September 19, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recruiting new members to serve on key advisory groups related to the Game and Fish Fund, and wildlife and fisheries management, and has extended the application deadline to Friday, Sept. 30.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Sept. 19
Published on September 19, 2022
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.