The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Little Boy Lake, near Longville in Cass County. A Cass County invasive species specialist contacted the DNR after a zebra mussel was found on a settlement …
June is Great Outdoors Month, a perfect time to highlight our abundant natural resources, celebrate Minnesota’s dedication to conservation, and get outdoors to enjoy the incredible recreation activities available here. In 2019, the U.S. Senate officially …
Each year in early June, Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is an opportunity for adults to share the fun of fishing with kids. “This is a great time of year to take kids fishing. The weather is usually pleasant, and the fish are often found close to shores …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 90 wells in Cook and Yellow Medicine counties this summer and fall to develop their official groundwater atlases. The process involves collecting a water sample from an …
Webinars on muskellunge fishing and the state’s muskie plan, surveying fish in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, sampling rare or threatened fish species, moose research, and changes in duck harvest are part of the summer lineup for the Minnesota …
Minnesota communities make significant investments in infrastructure projects related to roads, bridges, stormwater systems, housing, and disaster recovery. These types of projects rely on access to locally available sand, gravel, crushed stone, …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels and starry stonewort in Anna Lake, near Underwood in Otter Tail County. A lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels on a concrete block near …
To celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing a fall color forecast, typical timing of color change, ways for Minnesotans to find where colors are at their peak each week, and autumn trip-planning …
It’s the time of year when leaves turn color, the air gets crisp, and hunters look forward to deer hunting opportunities as Minnesota’s archery deer season begins on Saturday, Sept. 13. “We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable archery season,” said Paul Burr …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting upland bird hunters to voluntarily log details about their hunts for grouse, woodcock, pheasants, prairie chickens and partridge. “We’re working with bird hunters to improve our understanding of …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Roosevelt Lake, near Outing in Cass and Crow Wing counties, and Swan Lake, near Pengilly in Itasca County. A surveyor hired by the Roosevelt and Lawrence Area …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources confirmed the presence of zebra mussel larvae in White Earth Lake, near the town of White Earth in Becker County. White Earth Nation invasive species staff contacted the Minnesota DNR after lab analysis showed …
Water levels on the St. Croix River have dropped about 1.5 feet over the past week, necessitating closure of the public water access to the St. Croix River at William O’Brien State Park. Boaters are advised to use alternate PWAs on the river while the PWA …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division recently recognized three conservation officers for their lifesaving efforts over the last several months. Park Rapids-area CO Nick Baum, International Falls-area CO Curtis Simonson and …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host three workshops in September for people interested in learning how to collect tree seeds and cones to sell to the State Forest Nursery. Seeds and cones collected by the public play a critical role in …
Following the destructive June 20-21 blowdown event near Bemidji, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is employing salvage timber harvests to promote forest recovery, improve safety, bolster forest health and reduce wildfire risk on DNR-managed …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee is inviting people interested in fish and wildlife management to share their perspectives at an upcoming webinar. Newly established in 2025, the committee comprises …
Winner chosen for waterfowl stamp contest St. Paul artist Matt Linz won the 2026 Minnesota waterfowl stamp contest with an oil painting of a bufflehead. Stephen Hamrick of Lakeville earned second place with an acrylic painting of a gadwall. Third place …
The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2024 decreased slightly from 2023 and was 5% below the 10-year average. Overall, 228,661 small game licenses were sold for the 2024 hunting seasons, compared to the 10-year average of 240,812 small game …
Webinars on deer hunting, waterfowl, trail cameras and fish are included in the fall lineup of the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Our webinars appeal to people interested in wildlife and …
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