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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.
Minnesota DNR invites public comment on fish and cormorant population management alternatives at Pelican Lake
Published on July 28, 2023
Public meeting planned for Aug. 17 in Ashby.
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.
Starry stonewort confirmed in North Twin Lake in Beltrami County
Published on July 20, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in North Twin Lake, near the town of Turtle River in Beltrami County.
Minnesota DNR, Minnesota Zoo reintroduce Dakota skipper butterflies to Glacial Lakes State Park
Published on July 17, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Zoo recently released hundreds of Dakota skipper butterflies back to the prairie at Glacial Lakes State Park.
Minnesota DNR expands all-terrain track chair program
Published on July 17, 2023
All-terrain track chairs expand access to state parks for visitors with mobility disabilities.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, July 17
Published on July 17, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Apply through Aug. 18 for Camp Ripley archery hunts
Published on July 14, 2023
Hunters can apply for the regular archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 18.
Hoyt Lakes man is DNR’s 2022 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year
Published on July 14, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Donald Belange, a Hoyt Lakes resident, as the 2022 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year.
$2.4 million awarded to protect community forests across Minnesota
Published on July 14, 2023
Thirty-five Minnesota communities received a collective $2.4 million boost in their ability to protect urban forests thanks to funding provided by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
New kids’ activity booklet available at Minnesota state parks
Published on July 14, 2023
On July 14, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is launching the Junior Ranger program, which offers a new activity booklet for kids at Minnesota state parks.
Public information meeting scheduled to discuss Powers Lake in Meeker County
Published on July 10, 2023
Meeting planned for Monday, July 17 at Darwin City Hall.
Ruffed grouse counts remain high in core of ruffed grouse range
Published on July 10, 2023
Sharp-tailed grouse population similar to recent years.