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DNR shares tips for planning a summer camping trip in state parks, recreation areas

Published on March 25, 2024

As Minnesotans prepare for the summer camping season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing tips to help campers plan their summer camping adventures.


Minnesota DNR seeks input on muskie plan update

Published on March 25, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people to share their thoughts on how the DNR manages muskellunge as part of an update to the state’s muskie long-range plan.


Prevent conflicts with bears this spring by being BearWise

Published on March 25, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging homeowners to remove birdfeeders now and check their property for food sources that could attract bears.


DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

Published on March 25, 2024

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


Construction begins on accessibility improvements at William O’Brien State Park

Published on March 21, 2024

Lower portion of the park now closed through early 2025.


Warm, dry winter heightens drought concerns

Published on March 18, 2024

Year-round water conservation is beneficial.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 18

Published on March 18, 2024

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


Spring burning restrictions set to begin in Minnesota

Published on March 15, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting the open burning of vegetative debris due to increased wildfire risk resulting from unusually warm temperatures and exceptionally dry conditions across most of Minnesota.


Upper Sioux Community and State of Minnesota mark the return of sacred land

Published on March 15, 2024

This morning, tribal and state officials gathered to enact the official transfer of the state-owned land that was within the boundaries of Upper Sioux Agency State Park to the Upper Sioux Community (Pezihutazizi Oyate).


DNR announces plans for the $35 million Get Out MORE investments to modernize boat access across the state

Published on March 14, 2024

Minnesotans will see major improvements at more than 40 public water access sites.


Minnesota DNR to host open house at Sand Dunes State Forest on April 4

Published on March 14, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to an open house on management activities in the Sand Dunes State Forest Sand Dunes State Forest on Thursday, April 4 from 6-8 p.m.


DNR sets open water fishing regulations for Upper Red Lake

Published on March 13, 2024

Anglers fishing on Upper Red Lake during the 2024 open-water season that starts May 11 will have a three-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed. Beginning June 15, the limit will change to a four-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed.


DNR sets open water fishing regulations for Mille Lacs

Published on March 13, 2024

Mille Lacs Lake walleye fishing will be catch-and-release during the spring and early summer of 2024, with the opportunity to harvest a walleye starting on Friday, August 16.


Public hearing scheduled to discuss Silver Lake management

Published on March 11, 2024

Meeting will be March 25 in the Waldorf Community Center.


DNR seeks comments on endangered, threatened and special concern species list

Published on March 11, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments through May 17 on possible changes to Minnesota’s list of endangered, threatened and special concern species.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 11

Published on March 11, 2024

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


Longtime Alexandria-area conservation officer named CO of the Year

Published on March 4, 2024

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Mitch Lawler has been named the 2023 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance.


Landowner enrollment begins for Walk-In Access program

Published on March 4, 2024

Enrollment is open for Minnesota’s 2024 Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public hunting on private lands.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 4

Published on March 4, 2024

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


DNR issues Record of Decision for Mile Post 7 West Ridge railroad relocation, dam extension and stream mitigation project

Published on March 4, 2024

Following extensive analysis, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Record of Decision determining that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not needed for Northshore Mining Company’s proposed Mile Post 7 West Ridge railroad relocation, dam extension and trout stream mitigation project.


Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers

Published on March 1, 2024

Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends.


Minnesota DNR makes changes to record fish program

Published on February 29, 2024

Anglers will find these and other changes in the 2024 fishing regulations booklet.


Minnesota DNR invites prospective conservation officers to career events

Published on February 29, 2024

As the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources works to continue creating a workforce that more closely resembles the diverse communities it serves, the agency is holding a pair of open house-style career fairs next week.


Andover man is 2023 volunteer snowmobile safety instructor of the year

Published on February 26, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Merwyn Larsen, who has been a snowmobile safety instructor with the St. Francis Sno-Ghosts for 47 years, as the 2023 volunteer snowmobile safety instructor of the year.

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