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Public hearing scheduled to discuss management for Silver Lake

Published on August 15, 2023

Public hearing planned for Tuesday, Aug. 22 in Green Isle.

Minnesota DNR seeks comments on proposed experimental regulation for northern pike on Gull Lake chain in Cass, Crow Wing counties

Published on August 15, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house on Thursday, Sept. 7, to collect public comments and share information about a proposed northern pike regulation change for the Gull Lake chain, including Gull Lake and connected Upper Gull, Margaret, Ray, Love, Nisswa, Roy, and Round lakes in Cass and Crow Wing counties.

Minnesota DNR accepting letters of intent for Coastal Program grants

Published on August 15, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting letters of intent for projects seeking funding through its Lake Superior Coastal Program.

Minnesota DNR publishes 2022 state park visitor study results

Published on August 15, 2023

Study shows increased visits from people of color and highlights the impact of state park visits on local economies.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 15

Published on August 15, 2023

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.

Minnesota DNR announces Grand Rapids area deer hunting season protocols

Published on August 10, 2023

CWD sampling mandatory for all city hunt seasons, harvest reduced in DPA 679.

Wild rice season opens soon, but harvesters must ensure rice is ripe

Published on August 8, 2023

Minnesota DNR offers tips for those new to harvesting.

Long Lake drawdown to begin

Published on August 7, 2023

Common carp, degraded habitat and water quality to be addressed.

Minnesota DNR seeks input on proposed special fishing regulations

Published on August 7, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals.

Minnesota DNR invites conversation about wildlife

Published on August 7, 2023

All wildlife topics welcome in open invitation for conversations with local wildlife staff.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 7

Published on August 7, 2023

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.

Historic level of grant funding now available for urban and community forest management

Published on August 3, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has more than $25 million available to grant to local units of government, tribal governments and non-profit organizations through June of 2027 for urban and community forest management, particularly to address Emerald Ash Borer (EAB).

Starry Stonewort confirmed in Blackduck Lake in Beltrami County

Published on August 3, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Blackduck Lake, near the town of Blackduck in Beltrami County.

Deer hunting regulations, hunting licenses now available

Published on August 1, 2023

Hunters need to be aware of significant regulation changes this year.

Minnesota DNR invites public input on changes to St. Croix River fishing regulations

Published on August 1, 2023

Anglers are invited to share their thoughts on proposed fishing regulations changes for the St. Croix River from the Taylors Falls dam to the confluence with the Mississippi River at Prescott, Wisconsin.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 1

Published on August 1, 2023

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.

Informational meeting scheduled to discuss Silver Lake management options

Published on July 31, 2023

Meeting planned for Aug. 17 in Waldorf.

Help document wild species at Cottonwood River Prairie SNA event

Published on July 31, 2023

BioBlitz scheduled for Aug. 19.

Zebra mussels confirmed in Lake Ann in Chanhassen

Published on July 31, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of additional zebra mussels in Lake Ann, in the city of Chanhassen in Carver County.

Walleye slot limit expands Aug. 1 for Mille Lacs anglers

Published on July 24, 2023

​Allowing harvest of smaller fish offers more opportunity to keep a walleye.

Hunting to be allowed on additional part of Walnut Lake Wildlife Management Area

Published on July 24, 2023

Faribault County parcel to have ‘No Trespass Wildlife Sanctuary’ designation removed.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 24

Published on July 24, 2023

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.

St. Croix Watershed now in drought warning phase

Published on July 21, 2023

Affected communities directed to implement water use restrictions.

Minnesota DNR to require nontoxic ammunition for state park special deer hunts, 56 SNAs that allow hunting

Published on July 20, 2023

People participating in special hunts in state parks and recreation areas or hunting in those scientific and natural areas where hunting is allowed, will be required to use nontoxic ammunition starting this fall.

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