The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource is holding an in-person meeting on northwest elk management on Sept. 10 to begin work on developing a legislatively directed plan to enhance the size and range of Minnesota’s elk population and provide increased …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recruiting new members to serve on key advisory groups related to fish and wildlife conservation; promoting knowledge and skills in fishing, hunting, trapping and related activities; conservation policy and …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, thanks to funding from U.S. Forest Service Inflation Reduction Act, is committed to fostering the next generation of tree care professionals. As part of this effort, the DNR is making available $2.3 million of …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Freeborn Lake, near Farwell in Douglas County. A DNR invasive species specialist found a zebra mussel on a settlement sampler on a dock at the Freeborn Lake public …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Big Carnelian Lake, near Stillwater in Washington County. The DNR received a report of a zebra mussel attached to riprap on the Big Carnelian Lake shoreline. The …
Pheasants Forever, Minnesota DNR join forces to get new hunters into fields and forests The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever invite Minnesota hunters to join the Hunter Mentor Challenge and take someone hunting who has never …
The Minnesota bear hunting season opens Sunday, Sept. 1, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is once again asking hunters to avoid shooting marked research bears. These bears are marked with distinctively large, colorful ear tags and wear …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Jerry Ludwig, of Redwood Falls, as the 2023 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year. Ludwig has been a volunteer instructor since the early 2000s, having certified more than 750 students in …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has published the Groundwater Atlas of Hubbard County. It covers groundwater conditions and sensitivity to pollution, expanding on the geologic atlas previously produced by the Minnesota Geological Survey. …
Eighteen people who’ve trained since late April to become Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers took a step closer to achieving their goal earlier this week when they graduated from the 23rd CO Academy. Now, they will spend the …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released a new 30-minute documentary called “Kings in the North: Lake Sturgeon Recovery in the Red River Basin.” The video tells the story of decades-long efforts by Minnesota DNR fisheries biologists and …
Main buildingThe historic DNR building at the State Fair is 90 years old this year. It opened Sept. 1, 1934.Crews from the Civilian Conservation Corps – a government work relief program designed to employ young men on environmental projects during the …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ building and surrounding grounds at the Minnesota State Fair (which runs from Aug. 22 to Sept. 2) will feature new musicians, presentations and activities, in addition to popular attractions from previous …
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management. Regulation change will increase walleye limit to 2 on Mille Lacs Lake Effective Friday, Aug. 16, Mille Lacs walleye anglers can harvest up to two walleye through Saturday, Nov. 30. …
Fort Snelling State Park will reopen to the public on Friday, Aug. 9. The park was closed June 22 due to flooding on the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers. Regular park hours (8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily) will resume on the reopening day. The ranger station and …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Buffalo Lake near Richwood in Becker County. A lake property owner contacted the Becker County Soil and Water Conservation District after finding a zebra mussel …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Lake Byllesby, near Cannon Falls, in Goodhue and Dakota counties. In August 2023, DNR staff working with native mussels found one adult zebra mussel. Follow-up …
Winners chosen for 2025 trout and salmon stamp, walleye stamp contests Shakopee artist Mark Thone won the Minnesota trout and salmon stamp contest with an acrylic painting of a rainbow trout and Lakeville artist Stephen Hamrick won the walleye stamp …
Wildlife managers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, whose work improves wildlife habitat and public land access, are inviting the public to talk about wildlife in local Minnesota DNR offices across the state from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. …
As the Aug. 15 wild rice season opening date approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds harvesters that rice stands must be ripe before they can be legally harvested. Wild rice harvesters going out during the upcoming season will …
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