Minnesota fish and wildlife

Anglers are invited to weigh in on proposed special fishing regulations that, if adopted, would become effective next year.

The DNR is considering several experimental and special fishing regulations for the 2023 fishing season. Each year, the DNR proposes several experimental and special fishing regulations. Experimental regulations have a set evaluation period (typically 10 years), after which the DNR must determine whether the change should become permanent.

Special regulations are selected from a suite of regulation toolbox options that have proven effective at achieving specific goals. Special regulations do not have an end date, although DNR reviews their performance as part of an individual lake’s management planning cycle. Right now, you can take this survey.

You can share your thoughts online, via email or U.S. mail as the DNR updates the state's wolf management plan.

The DNR is updating the state's wolf management plan, which is more than 20 years old. You can share your thoughts by commenting online, via email or U.S. mail now through Monday, Aug. 8.