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Bass Fishing

3M PFAS Settlement Priority 2 Grant Program

Zebra mussels confirmed in Beltrami Lake in Beltrami County

New segment of the Minnesota Valley State Trail now open in Bloomington

Cambridge man is DNR’s 2024 volunteer firearms safety instructor of the year

Historic mega-rain events in Minnesota

Adopt a camera

Climate Trends: What is happening?

Round leaf Bittersweet - Invasive Species

Record Rains Pound Southeastern Minnesota: August 18-20, 2007

Butter and eggs or common toadflax - Invasive species

Great Lakes Compact

Felt-soled waders

Possible Amendments to Rules Governing Use of State Parks, State Recreation Areas and Waysides, State Trails, and Forest Lands

Terrestrial Invasive Species - Laws and Regulations

Shooting Range Grants

Shooting ranges

Recreation grants - Grants

Permit to Mine

School Trust Lands - Projects

Resource Assessment

Forest inventory

Maps Produced July 15, 2025

Maps Produced July 8, 2025

More Heavy Smoke July 11-13 2025

Wildlife lake specialists - Shallow Lakes Program

Hiawatha Lake - Fishing downtown

Lake of the Isles - Fishing downtown

Owasso and Wabasso lakes - Fishing downtown

Pike Island, Mississippi River - Fishing downtown

Shady Oak Lake - Fishing Downtown

Population trends - Trout streams

GIS: Geographic Information Systems

Minnesota Fish and Wildlife

Yellow / White Grub

Aquatic management areas (AMA)

Black bear

Living with wildlife - Crows - lethal techniques

Lead information for deer hunters

Zebra mussels confirmed in Ethel Lake in Otter Tail County

Apply for special youth deer hunts through Aug. 15

Wildlife Drive closed to vehicles at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area

David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail

Groundwater Atlas Program

Trout Fishing Map

Adopt a WMA today

Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area

Great River Ridge State Trail

Goodhue Pioneer State Trail

David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail

Douglas State Trail

Gateway State Trail

Gitchi-Gami State Trail

Glacial Lakes State Trail

Gitchi-Gami State Trail

Wild ginseng in Minnesota

Minnesota state parks gift card

GeoPDF Maps

Geneva WMA

Gateway State Trail

Mandatory deer harvest registration

Harvest Registration

Hunter Education & Safety Training Instructors Contact List

Hydroclim Minnesota for Early June, 2025

DNR accepting applications for $9 million in flood hazard mitigation grants

Dealing with storm-damaged trees

Elk hunting

Investing in Minnesota’s Outdoor Resources

Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

Minnesota state forest trail planning

State Forests Rules

Forest Camping

Trees and forests

Fargo-Moorhead Flood Risk Management Project

Flood preparation, response, and recovery

Floodplain Management

Find flood maps

Flood preparation, response, and recovery

Tagged fish reporting

Special fishing regulations input

Fishing

Fishing regulations

FishCam from the Minnesota State Fair

First Day Hikes

Firewood Vendors

State Parks Vehicle Permit Library Program Application Overview

Fall Color Finder

DNR FalconCam

¡Vámonos de pesca!

Donating hunter-harvested deer in Minnesota

Virtual tours

Minnesota Conservation Volunteer Magazine

Water Resources

Public water accesses (boat launches)

Waterfowl management

Watershed Health Assessment Framework

Water Supply Plans

Wildland fire information

Wildlife sightings

Wild Rice Regulations

Window on Wildlife

Take A Mom Fishing

Take a kid ice fishing

Take A Mom Fishing

Minnesota state parks and trails in winter

Winter Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Riding

Minnesota's wolf plan

School Resources: Young Naturalists

Outdoor skills and stewardship

Yurts

Bienvenidos a los parques y senderos estatales de Minnesota

Engage with DNR

Minnesota's endangered, threatened, and special concern species

Ecological Monitoring Network

DNR EagleCam

Emerald ash borer (EAB)

Drought in Minnesota

Douglas State Trail

Donating for nongame wildlife

Outdoor skills and stewardship

A plan for Minnesota's deer

Interactive deer permit area map

Talk about wildlife

Make your deer hunting plan

Deer management

Harvesting decorative forest products

Courtesy Decontamination

David Dill/Arrowhead State Trail

Ash River Campground

Ann Lake Campground & Day-Use Area

Afton State Park

Gooseberry Falls State Park

Boat and water safety

News Releases

Minnesota state forest nursery

Deer Notes Sign up

Underground Mine Mapping - Interactive Map

bird-by-bird

Mud Lake Habitat Restoration

Aquatic Invasive Species Contacts

Planning tools: regional and state efforts

Western poison ivy (Toxicodendron rydbergii)

Learn to fish

Survey procedures - Minnesota Biological Survey - Division of Ecological Resources

About the Bird Maps

About the Bird List

Minnesota Breeding Bird Map List

Bird Distribution Maps

State record fish programs

Minnesota DNR expands library pass program to provide more access to state parks and recreation areas

Minnesota DNR invites people to share pheasant and turkey observations

Invasive Species Display

Spring Lake

Investing in Minnesota’s Outdoor Resources

2024 special deer hunts

Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee members

Off-highway vehicle regulations

Fishes of Minnesota

Marshall Area Wildlife

Cabin: Flandrau State Park - Stone Civilian Conservation Corps

American Water Lotus (Nelumbo lutea)

MCV Issue: 2025 July - August

Aquatic Management Area Report

Outdoors for Everyone

The Birds of Longfellow Gardens

See the Sandhills at Sherburne

2025 MN Fish Art Contest Winners!

Volunteer fire assistance grants - Rural fire department assistance - Grants

Webinar archive

Do I need a permit?

Minnesota DNR extends comment period on muskie plan to June 30

As part of Operation Dry Water, DNR increases patrols for impaired boaters over holiday weekend

Climate of Minnesota

EPIC

heatwave-June-21-22-2025

Minnesota Tornado History and Statistics

Maps Produced July 1, 2025

tornadoes heavy rain june 28-29-2055

Semi-Abstract

Black-Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax)

Scientific and Natural Area sites

Public input sought on reducing statewide walleye limit from six to four

Minnesota DNR seeks input on proposed special fishing regulations

Lake City Area Fisheries

Brood survey

Bait restrictions

Heavy Rain and Tornadoes June 25-26 2025

Walleye and sauger

Minnesota state parks, recreation areas and trails offer Fourth of July fun; camping reservations still available

Watercraft, gear must meet Canadian aquatic invasive species requirements before entering Canada

Zebra mussels confirmed in Moose Lake in Itasca County, Portage Lake and Inguadona Lake in Cass County

Help document wild species at Chamberlain Woods event in Le Sueur County

Well sampling planned for the Groundwater Atlases of Lincoln and Pipestone counties

Boating Etiquette

Prairie chicken lottery results SEARCH

Elk lottery search

Bear license lottery SEARCH

Muzzleloader deer hunt lottery results

Bear license lottery results

Elk license lottery results

Prairie chicken lottery results

Spring wild turkey license lottery results

Wolf license lottery results

Moose license lottery results

Turkey fall license lottery results

Antlerless & special deer hunt lottery results

Camp Ripley 1 archery hunt lottery results

Camp Ripley 2 archery hunt lottery results

Lake Superior

Maps Produced June 23, 2025

Maps Produced June 17, 2025

Wildlife Drive opening at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area

Lake Maria drawdown in progress this summer

Photo Report

State Park Road Account (SPRA) Approved Projects

History of Minnesota Twins Home Opener Weather

DNR adds eight counties to deer feeding and attractant ban

New Ulm volunteer named 2024 ATV safety instructor of the year

Four new dog/handler teams join the DNR’s K9 Unit

Opportunities available to hunt elk in Minnesota

Maps Produced June 10, 2025

Rock Arch Rapids Restoration

Campground host program

Investing in Minnesota’s Outdoor Resources

QR code to LAM drill core map

QR code to LAM drill core page

Cooperative Groundwater Monitoring (CGM)

New hunter QR code

CWD plan map

Minnesota Wildfire Risk Explorer

Wildland firefighters positions

Soudan Underground Mine Tours

Fishing tournament regulations: Permit requirements

Commercial Fishing License Information

Finland Area Fisheries

Management Plans - Division of Parks and Trails

DNR expands all-terrain track chair program thanks to Get Out MORE

Special publications - Fisheries

Turkey Study

Career Opportunities

Geology in state parks - Digging into MN Minerals

Recent FiN Stocking

Canoe, Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals

Water Supply Plans

Minnesota State Parks and Trails: Ten Year Strategy

As recreational boating season kicks off, a reminder to make safety the top priority

Devil’s Kettle Trail at Judge C.R. Magney State Park wins first place in national readers’ choice award for best hiking trail

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 5

Stewardship

Catfish Stories

Not-so-great Moments in Invasive Species History

Chicken or Fish?

Take A Kid Fishing

Sauk Rapids Area Fisheries

Lake survey report (mobile)

Impacts of climate change

Floodplain Management in Minnesota: Past, Present, and Future

Passthrough Grants Contacts

New Boater Education Law

North Shore fishing resources

Plans under development - Division of Parks and Trails

Crayfish Information

ATV riders can explore Minnesota riding opportunities for free June 14-15

New education requirements in effect July 1 for some boaters in Minnesota

Maps Produced June 3, 2025

June is Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota

Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is this Friday through Sunday

Weekly CO report

Russian olive - Invasive species

Terrestrial Invasive Species -Giant hogweed

Black locust - Invasive species

Terrestrial Invasive Species - Cut-leaved teasel

Spotted knapweed - Invasive species

Garlic mustard - Invasive species

Monthly Temperature Anomaly Tool

Bull thistle - Invasive species

Monthly Precipitation Anomaly Tool

Erect hedgeparsley

Norway maple - Invasive species

Youth

Terrestrial Invasive Species - Tree of heaven

Shoreland Management - Shoreland Regulations

Smoke Outbreak May June 2025

Terrestrial Invasive Species - Black swallow-wort and pale swallow-wort

Japanese knotweed - Invasive species

Buckthorn - Invasive species

Common Garter Snake

Identification

Celebrate the grand opening of the Glendalough State Park trail center on June 14

Volunteers needed for DNR loon survey

Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area

Minnesota DNR invites public comment on muskie plan update

State trails

State parks

Boating, canoeing and kayaking

Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener map

Oak Wilt

Sales agent training session 2

Sales agent training session 1

Deputy registrar training session 2

Deputy registrar training session 1

New licensing system launching later this year

Minnesota's Native Plant Communities

Minnesota DNR seeks applicants for Lake Winnibigoshish, Rainy Lake input groups

Minnesota DNR webinar series offers ways to learn about the outdoors this summer

Tree City

Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed 3M Oakdale surface water diversion project

Maps Produced May 27, 2025

10 Signs of Spring

Winging It

Minnesota Wildfire Risk Explorer

Tree City USA Awards

Ecological Evaluations: Minnesota Biological Survey

Lake Service Provider Training and Permit

Groundwater Management

Sales

LiDAR - Minnesota's Digital Elevation Project

Soaking Rains May 19-21, 2025

DNR State Fair Safety Training

Invasive aquatic plants

Minnesota Prairie Landowner Network

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 19

Maps Produced May 20, 2025

Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk

Open House: Moccasin Point Public Water Access on Lake Vermillion to receive extensive upgrades

Be BearWise this summer while recreating outdoors

Wildlife Drive at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area open May 17-18

Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk

Red Flag issued for eight counties due to extreme fire risk

NFIP Technical Bulletins

County Data and Map Viewers

Teal Lake drawdown in progress this spring

Minnesota loon monitoring program - Nongame Wildlife Program

Severe Storms May 15 2025

Recreational Geology

State parks, recreation areas and trails offer abundance of recreation opportunities Memorial Day weekend

Chicks have hatched on the DNR FalconCam

Tornadoes April 28 2025

Present Climate Conditions - Data Tables

Fire Weather May 10-13 2025

State park map

Minnesota State Forest

IDEC

hydrology-lanesboro-hatchery

Best Management Practices (BMPs) to Reduce Spread of Jumping Worms

Jumping worms

Guide to Aquatic Invasive Species

Moccasin Point public access on Lake Vermilion

Maps Produced May 13, 2025

Bear

Red Flag Warning issued for 65 counties due to extreme fire risk

DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 12

Red Flag Warning issued for 77 counties in Minnesota

Red Flag Warning and Fire Weather Watch issued

Extreme fire danger continues

Human Resources Bureau

State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan

Park Rapids Area Fisheries

Minnesota Pollinator Resources Tables

Specialist Bees

Don’t let a wildfire become a life‐altering event

Minnesota's Worst Heat Wave on Record

Blanding's turtle survey and conservation - Nongame Wildlife Program

Sustainable use of groundwater in the Little Rock Creek area

Report a bear sighting

Maps Produced May 6, 2025

Minnesota Tornado Outbreaks

Trout fishing streams & lakes

Lake Vermilion

Aquatic Management Areas

Trout Fishing

Fishing: Get in the Habitat! in St. Paul Schools

WMA Condition Survey

DEI at the DNR

Minnesota state parks gift card

During fishing opener weekend and always: Clean, drain, dispose every time

DNR seeks public comments on proposed OHV grant-in-aid trails

DNR shares tips for off-highway vehicle riders before hitting the trail this season

OHV trail plans, proposals & reviews

MCV Issue: 2025 May-June

Into the Flow

Going Big for Tiny Fish

Rare Plant Patrol

A Life Behind the Lens

Smooth Sumac (Rhus glabra)

Paddle the Mississippi Gorge

Brandenburg's Minnesota

Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Program

May 6, 1965 Tornadoes

Regional fishing outlooks available from Minnesota DNR in preparation for opener

Minnesota frog & toad calling survey - Volunteering

John A. Latsch State Park

Top Stops at Fort Snelling State Park

Take a Kid Fishing