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Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers
Published on March 3, 2025
Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 3
Published on March 3, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
From trees to the breakfast table: learn to make maple syrup at Minnesota state parks
Published on February 24, 2025
Five Minnesota state parks are offering programs to introduce people to the history of maple syrup and sugar making, as well as the equipment and procedures used.
Minnesota DNR adds angling limits for several species
Published on February 24, 2025
Anglers will find these and other changes in the 2025 fishing regulations booklet.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 24
Published on February 24, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Public input needed on fisheries management plans for 151 Minnesota lakes
Published on February 20, 2025
March is the month to connect with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries offices across Minnesota about 151 lakes in 40 counties that will have their fisheries lake management plans updated in 2025.
As deadlines approach, Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to remove shelters from the ice
Published on February 20, 2025
With warm weather in the forecast for much of Minnesota during the coming week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who still has a fish house on the ice to start planning for its removal.
Minnesota DNR to begin capturing and collaring elk for research project in northwest Minnesota
Published on February 18, 2025
Research biologists from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities will begin capturing and collaring elk for an in-depth elk research project in northwest Minnesota beginning early March 2025.
Minnesota DNR proposes bear permit area boundary revisions
Published on February 18, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recommending changes to several bear permit area boundaries based on input from wildlife managers and Tribal requests, as well as an effort to align boundaries with consistent landscapes such as the edges between forested and agricultural lands, and reduce agricultural conflicts.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 18
Published on February 18, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Longtime Duluth-area conservation officer named 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year
Published on February 13, 2025
Several other COs also honored at annual award celebration.
Minnesota DNR fisheries rulemaking proposals open for public comment
Published on February 10, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public to comment on proposed rules about fishing methods that, if adopted, would go into effect in March 2026.
Tax season donations benefit Minnesota’s at-risk wildlife
Published on February 10, 2025
State tax forms include Nongame Wildlife Fund checkoff.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 10
Published on February 10, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
3M PFAS settlement grant program RFP now open
Published on February 5, 2025
$20 million available for restoration and recreation projects.
Action plans outline strategies to enhance habitats for ducks and pheasants
Published on January 30, 2025
Area wildlife managers across Minnesota soon will begin planning and implementing updated strategic conservation efforts designed to foster stewardship of ducks, pheasants and their habitats.
Sign up for firearms safety certification
Published on January 30, 2025
Though most hunting seasons are more than seven months away, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone who plans to take a firearms safety class to sign up now.
Chronic wasting disease confirmed in wild deer in 2 new Minnesota deer permit areas
Published on January 27, 2025
Cases confirmed in DPA 266 near Hawley and DPA 701 near Greenfield
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 27
Published on January 27, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Northeast Minnesota elk restoration planning underway
Published on January 23, 2025
Public input period starts in January, two public meetings scheduled for February.
3M PFAS settlement grant program RFP coming soon
Published on January 23, 2025
$20 million available for restoration and recreation projects.
Preliminary 2024 season report shows higher deer harvest
Published on January 22, 2025
2023-2024 mild winter conditions helped deer populations begin to recover.
Top tips for fun winter outings to state parks and trails
Published on January 22, 2025
Winter recreation options are abundant in Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Jan. 22
Published on January 22, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR invites public comment to shape offerings at new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area
Published on January 16, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the new Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on what amenities and opportunities they’d like to see at the WMA in the future.