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DNR sets winter walleye fishing regulations for Upper Red, Mille Lacs lakes
Published on October 31, 2023
The walleye limit for Upper Red Lake will decrease from the five allowed during open water season to four this winter while the Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit will remain at one.
DNR grants help children get outside, begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences
Published on October 31, 2023
Apply through Dec. 12 for funding aimed at increasing outdoor experiences, education and stewardship.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 31
Published on October 31, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Staying safe on cold water is everyone’s responsibility
Published on October 26, 2023
To anyone on or around the water this fall, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers this reminder: Your safety is your responsibility.
Minnesota DNR State Forest Nursery accepting seedlings orders
Published on October 25, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources State Forest Nursery is accepting orders for spring 2024 seedlings beginning Oct. 25, 2023.
Some off-highway vehicle trails, access routes in state forests will close to recreational use during firearms deer hunting
Published on October 23, 2023
Recreational use of off-highway vehicles will be restricted on some state forest trails and access routes during the upcoming firearms deer hunting season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 23
Published on October 23, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Whitefish and Cisco sport gillnetting to open on select Grand Marais area lakes
Published on October 20, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set dates for recreational netting of whitefish and cisco, also known as tullibee, on six lakes in the Grand Marais area in Cook County.
Whitefish and Cisco sport gill netting to open on select Tower area lakes
Published on October 19, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set dates for recreational netting of whitefish and cisco, also known as tullibee, on eight lakes in the Tower area.
Whitefish and Cisco sport gillnetting to open on select Grand Rapids area lakes
Published on October 19, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has set dates for recreational netting of whitefish and cisco, also known as tullibee, on six lakes in the Grand Rapids area.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Big Stone Lake
Published on October 16, 2023
The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Stone Lake, a long, narrow lake that extends 26 miles through Big Stone County in Minnesota and two South Dakota counties.
Field reports: What Minnesota deer hunters can expect this season
Published on October 16, 2023
More than 400,000 deer hunters are preparing for the firearms deer season that opens Saturday, Nov. 4.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Oct. 16
Published on October 16, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR certifies a state record coho salmon
Published on October 12, 2023
An angler caught a 10-pound, 14-ounce coho salmon from Lake Superior in St. Louis County that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified as a state record, breaking the previous record from 1970.
Midpoint Assessment of Forest Management Strategic Direction: Sustainable Timber Harvest Implementation Report available
Published on October 12, 2023
Data show alignment with goal of managing public forest lands to sustain multiple benefits.
Public invited to land celebration Oct. 13
Published on October 10, 2023
Celebration of public land to be part of 11th annual Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener.
Minnesota DNR invites public comment on proposed updates to the management plan for Thief Lake in Marshall County
Published on October 9, 2023
People interested in Thief Lake in Marshall County are invited to share their thoughts with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on proposed updates to the lake’s management plan. The updated plan will be used as a guide to maintain the high-quality wetland habitat at Thief Lake.
Minnesota DNR seeks public input for updates to Lac qui Parle WMA master plan
Published on October 9, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people interested in the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area to share their perspectives about future management at the WMA.
It’s easy to make a plan for a safe and successful deer hunting season
Published on October 9, 2023
As archery deer hunters enjoy the current hunting season and 400,000 hunters prepare for firearms deer hunting seasons, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable hunt.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on October 9, 2023
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Zebra mussels confirmed in East Leaf Lake in Otter Tail County
Published on October 5, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in East Leaf Lake, near Henning in Otter Tail County.