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DNR invites public input on draft Roseau River WMA master plan
Published on March 17, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on a draft update of the WMA’s master plan, which will guide management of the popular hunting and wildlife-watching destination in northwestern Minnesota.
Landowner enrollment begins for Walk-In Access program
Published on March 17, 2025
Enrollment is open for Minnesota’s 2025 Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public access on private lands.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 17
Published on March 17, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Morrison County man is 2024 volunteer snowmobile safety instructor of the year
Published on March 13, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Jerome Kahl, a longtime member of the Buckman Trailblazers Snowmobile Club and snowmobile safety instructor since 1993, its 2024 volunteer snowmobile safety instructor of the year.
DNR shares tips for planning a summer camping trip at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and forests
Published on March 13, 2025
As Minnesotans prepare for the summer season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing information to help campers plan their adventures.
Minnesota DNR sets open water fishing regulations for walleye on Mille Lacs Lake
Published on March 13, 2025
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will have the opportunity to harvest two walleye daily during the upcoming open water season, which begins on Saturday, May 10, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 30. Harvested walleye must be 17 inches or greater, and only one of them can be over 20 inches.
Regulation adjustment coming for yellow perch fishing on Mille Lacs Lake
Published on March 10, 2025
Starting March 11, the daily and possession limit for yellow perch on Mille Lacs Lake will be reduced from 20 to five. This regulation will be in place through Nov. 30.
Warmer weather prompts seasonal road, trail closures
Published on March 10, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has begun temporarily closing some DNR-managed roads and motorized trails as seasonal melting makes them too soft to support vehicle traffic without causing damage.
DNR postpones elk research project in northwest Minnesota
Published on March 10, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is postponing the elk research project in northwest Minnesota due to scheduling delays and unfavorable conditions to safely and successfully capture and collar elk.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 10
Published on March 10, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk
Published on March 10, 2025
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in parts of northwest, west central, and southwestern Minnesota due to extreme fire risk conditions on Monday, March 10.
Minnesota DNR to discuss management plan change for Lake Ocheda in Nobles County
Published on March 7, 2025
Public hearing planned for March 18 at the Nobles County Government Center.
Minnesota DNR recognizes lifesaving efforts of Enforcement staff, partners
Published on March 7, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division in February formally recognized 18 people and one dog for their lifesaving actions during 2024 and so far in 2025.
Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to plan for ice shelter removal
Published on March 4, 2025
Anglers who still have a fish house on the ice should plan ahead to ensure they meet the March 17 removal deadline.
Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers
Published on March 3, 2025
Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 3
Published on March 3, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
From trees to the breakfast table: learn to make maple syrup at Minnesota state parks
Published on February 24, 2025
Five Minnesota state parks are offering programs to introduce people to the history of maple syrup and sugar making, as well as the equipment and procedures used.
Minnesota DNR adds angling limits for several species
Published on February 24, 2025
Anglers will find these and other changes in the 2025 fishing regulations booklet.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 24
Published on February 24, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Public input needed on fisheries management plans for 151 Minnesota lakes
Published on February 20, 2025
March is the month to connect with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries offices across Minnesota about 151 lakes in 40 counties that will have their fisheries lake management plans updated in 2025.
As deadlines approach, Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to remove shelters from the ice
Published on February 20, 2025
With warm weather in the forecast for much of Minnesota during the coming week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who still has a fish house on the ice to start planning for its removal.
Minnesota DNR to begin capturing and collaring elk for research project in northwest Minnesota
Published on February 18, 2025
Research biologists from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities will begin capturing and collaring elk for an in-depth elk research project in northwest Minnesota beginning early March 2025.
Minnesota DNR proposes bear permit area boundary revisions
Published on February 18, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recommending changes to several bear permit area boundaries based on input from wildlife managers and Tribal requests, as well as an effort to align boundaries with consistent landscapes such as the edges between forested and agricultural lands, and reduce agricultural conflicts.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 18
Published on February 18, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Longtime Duluth-area conservation officer named 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year
Published on February 13, 2025
Several other COs also honored at annual award celebration.