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Tribal CWD surveillance contributes to statewide effort

Published on February 28, 2023

DNR sampling efforts uncover two CWD-positive deer in deer permit area 184.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 28

Published on February 28, 2023

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

Well sampling planned in Otter Tail County for Groundwater Atlas

Published on February 23, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 180 wells in Otter Tail County for use in developing the county’s Groundwater Atlas.

New gar possession limit takes effect March 1 on all state waters

Published on February 21, 2023

Anglers will find this and other changes in the 2023 fishing regulations booklet.

DNR announces 2022 deer season preliminary harvest results, CWD management findings

Published on February 21, 2023

Hunters harvested about 170,000 deer during the 2022 deer hunting season, a lower total harvest than in recent years. Total harvest was down 7% compared to the 2021 season and 10% less than the five-year average deer harvest for Minnesota.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 21

Published on February 21, 2023

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

DNR seeks input on Hibbing to Alborn All-Terrain Vehicle trail proposal

Published on February 16, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites public review and written comments on a proposal by the city of Chisholm and the Northern Traxx All-Terrain Vehicle Club to obtain grant-in-aid funding for an all-terrain vehicle trail connection between the city of Hibbing and the Alborn-Pengilly Railroad Trail in Lavell Township.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 13

Published on February 13, 2023

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

Northwestern Minnesota’s Woinarowicz named DNR Conservation Officer of the Year

Published on February 9, 2023

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Jeremy Woinarowicz has been named the 2022 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, which is an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance.

Trees at Minneopa State Park to be removed to prevent hazards

Published on February 7, 2023

Visitors to Minneopa State Park may soon notice fewer trees near the waterfall area of the park. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will remove 20 trees from the area, including 17 ash trees, beginning Feb. 6.

DNR seeks comments on Grand Rapids area fisheries management plans

Published on February 6, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Friday, March 17, on fisheries management plans for several lakes in the Grand Rapids area.

DNR seeks comments on Duluth area fisheries management plans

Published on February 6, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Wednesday, March 15, on fisheries management plans for several waters in Carlton and St. Louis counties.

DNR webinars cover burbot fishing, bald eagles

Published on February 6, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss burbot fishing and bald eagles.

DNR opens application period for reimbursement of well interference costs resulting from the 2021 drought

Published on February 3, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages well owners, high-capacity water appropriators and water suppliers to apply for reimbursement of costs associated with the resolution of well interferences that occurred during the 2021 drought.

DNR, MPCA forming work groups to plan 3M PFAS settlement grant process

Published on January 31, 2023

Applications sought for Resident Work Group.

Pheasant feeding discouraged despite snowy winter

Published on January 30, 2023

Well-meaning practice can put wildlife in harm’s way.

DNR celebrates EagleCam’s first decade

Published on January 30, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is celebrating 10 years of the EagleCam, a popular annual livestream of a bald eagle nest in Minnesota.

Use the winter to prepare for spring turkey hunting

Published on January 30, 2023

Imagine sitting in the woods on a spring morning with wildflowers in bloom, trees budding bright green and birds overhead migrating back to Minnesota. Then a turkey gobbles in the distance, responding to a turkey call.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 30

Published on January 30, 2023

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

One Minnesota Budget includes critical funding for the DNR

Published on January 24, 2023

Investments to connect people to the outdoors, mitigate and adapt to climate change, manage natural resources proactively, and address operational needs.

New DNR tool provides health information for thousands of lakes

Published on January 23, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has created a new online tool, called the Watershed Health Assessment Framework for Lakes (WHAF for Lakes), providing easy access to water quality and health information for thousands of Minnesota lakes.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 23

Published on January 23, 2023

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

DNR invites public to discuss ideas for Boot Lake habitat improvements

Published on January 17, 2023

Meeting planned for Jan. 24 in Windom

DNR looking to fill 200 paid summer internships

Published on January 17, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships.

Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 17

Published on January 17, 2023

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