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Springtime means temporary road, trail closures
Published on April 6, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin temporarily closing some roads and trails in state forests, state parks, recreation areas, and wildlife management areas as the spring thaw impacts road conditions.
DNR reminds public to not prune, cut oaks spring through July
Published on April 6, 2023
Pruning or cutting oaks puts them at risk of oak wilt.
Lake Bemidji State Park to host 100th birthday celebrations
Published on April 6, 2023
Lake Bemidji State Park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023 by hosting a variety of free and fun activities at the park on April 22 and June 10.
Minnesota’s moose count down; population remains relatively stable
Published on April 6, 2023
This year’s population estimate of 3,290 moose marks a decade of Minnesota’s moose population remaining relatively stable, according to the results of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2023 aerial population survey.
DNR accepting comments on environmental assessment for proposed Prospectors Loop ATV Trail segments
Published on April 4, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through May 4, on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a proposal to add four new ATV trail segments and a connecting spur on the greater Prospectors Loop Trail.
Effects of winterkill showing on some southern Minnesota lakes
Published on April 3, 2023
As ice comes off southern Minnesota lakes, evidence of this year’s harsh winter is washing up along the shorelines on some shallow lakes.
Bear hunt lottery applications available
Published on April 3, 2023
Deadline is Friday, May 5.
Learn to camp, paddle, fish and mountain bike with DNR’s I Can! programs
Published on April 3, 2023
Registration for the 2023 I Can! programs begins Monday, April 3.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 3
Published on April 3, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR finalizes trapping rule changes to minimize accidental take of lynx
Published on March 31, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized trapping rule changes to help minimize the risk of accidental take of federally-threatened Canada lynx in Minnesota.
New payment options available at state parks, recreation areas, forest campgrounds
Published on March 31, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is modernizing payment options in state parks, recreation areas and forest campgrounds by discontinuing the use of on-site self-payment collection boxes and expanding electronic payment options.
DNR seeks comments on Northern St. Louis County fisheries management plans
Published on March 28, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Friday, April 21, on fish management plans for several lakes in northern St. Louis County that are located in the International Falls fisheries work area.
Grant-in-aid snowmobile trails close March 31
Published on March 28, 2023
The statutory end of the snowmobile riding season on grant-in-aid trails is midnight, March 31, when permits with private landowners expire.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 28
Published on March 28, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
2023 Free Park Days announced for Minnesota state parks, recreation areas
Published on March 23, 2023
Minnesotans encouraged to explore outdoors with friends, family.
DNR-contracted commercial fishers capture 30 invasive carp in the Mississippi River
Published on March 23, 2023
A commercial fishing business contracted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) captured 30 invasive carp Monday in Pool 6 of the Mississippi River, near Winona.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 20
Published on March 20, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR seeks public input on Red Lake WMA master plan update
Published on March 13, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Red Lake Wildlife Management Area to participate in a webinar and help inform the DNR’s updates to the WMA’s master plan.
Landowner enrollment to begin for Walk-In Access Program
Published on March 13, 2023
Enrollment opens Wednesday, March 15, for Minnesota’s 2023 Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public hunting on private lands.
DNR certifies state record tie for northern pike
Published on March 13, 2023
An angler caught and released a 46 1/4 inch northern pike on Mille Lacs Lake that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources certified as a tie with the current catch-and-release state record.
DNR webinars cover bison conservation, loons
Published on March 13, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Deadline to remove ice shelters in northern Minnesota is March 20
Published on March 13, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers the upcoming deadline to remove ice shelters from lakes in the northern one-third of the state is quickly approaching. Heavy snow and slush in some areas means conditions on the ice might be challenging, so the DNR urges anglers to plan ahead to ensure they’re able to meet the deadline.
DNR seeks input on proposed expansion of Elk Zone 20 near Lancaster
Published on March 13, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to expand the boundaries of an elk hunting zone near Lancaster and is asking for public input on the proposed change.
DNR holding career fairs to recruit conservation officers
Published on March 9, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is holding two open-house-style career fairs for anyone interested in learning about becoming a conservation officer.
Luce Line State Horse Trail to close during spring melt
Published on March 6, 2023
The horse trail along the Luce Line State Trail from Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth to the city of Winsted will be closed from March 7 to May 15.