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Fish and Wildlife Almanac, June 3

Published on June 3, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.


June is Great Outdoors Month in Minnesota

Published on May 31, 2024

Gov. Tim Walz is encouraging Minnesotans to get out in nature and enjoy the state’s outstanding outdoor opportunities by proclaiming June 2024 as Great Outdoors Month.


ATV riders can explore Minnesota riding opportunities for free June 8-9

Published on May 30, 2024

Minnesotans with an all-terrain vehicle registered for agricultural use can ride the state’s public ATV trails June 8-9 without paying the registration fee ($60 for three years).


Minnesota DNR unveils new shooting range finder web tool

Published on May 30, 2024

A new web tool will make it easier for people to locate shooting ranges that meet their needs, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 29

Published on May 29, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.


Dead leaves, dying branches – is it oak wilt or lingering effects of drought?

Published on May 23, 2024

Knowing the difference between oak wilt and other stressors can help people save money and care for their trees.


DNR encourages a safety mindset as recreational boating season kicks off

Published on May 23, 2024

Minnesota’s lakes and rivers are about to be abuzz with activity. Memorial Day weekend represents the traditional start of the recreational boating season, when water recreation enthusiasts of all types join the anglers, paddlers and others who’ve been on the water now for weeks.


Peregrine falcon chick visible on DNR FalconCam

Published on May 21, 2024

First egg has hatched.


Minnesota DNR casts around for favorite fish recipes

Published on May 20, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers to share their favorite Minnesota fish recipes through the Wild Minnesota Recipe Exchange.


Be BearWise this summer while recreating outdoors

Published on May 20, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts with bears.


DNR, The Nature Conservancy, Trust for Public Land team up to create new wildlife management area near Rochester

Published on May 20, 2024

Moon Valley WMA is now open to the public and provides 420 acres of public recreation space 15 minutes from Rochester.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 20

Published on May 20, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.


Clear Lake in Sibley County opened to unlimited fishing

Published on May 16, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has opened Clear Lake in Sibley County to unlimited fishing, allowing anglers to harvest fish that would likely not survive the upcoming winter during low water conditions on the 505-acre lake.


State parks and trails offer abundant recreational opportunities over Memorial Day weekend

Published on May 16, 2024

In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing recreation opportunities across the state parks and trails system.


Starry stonewort confirmed in Middle Cullen Lake in Crow Wing County

Published on May 13, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Middle Cullen Lake, near Nisswa in Crow Wing County.


Opportunities available to hunt elk in Minnesota

Published on May 13, 2024

License applications now open.


Minnesota DNR recognizes state record shovelnose sturgeon

Published on May 13, 2024

Anglers recently caught two shovelnose sturgeon that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recognized in quick succession as state records in the catch-and-release category based on length of the fish.


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 13

Published on May 13, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.


Water levels dropped by 8 feet at Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County

Published on May 10, 2024

The end of the contingency pumping project is the first step in building a permanent water outflow.


Work has begun on the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail at Maplewood State Park

Published on May 9, 2024

Construction is underway on the 3.8-mile segment of the Heart of the Lakes Trail that winds through the woods, prairies and lakes of Maplewood State Park.


During fishing opener weekend and always: clean, drain, dispose to help protect Minnesota waters

Published on May 9, 2024

The approaching walleye fishing season comes with a reminder from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.


Plant and care for trees, grow resilient communities this Arbor Month

Published on May 6, 2024

This May, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites community members to celebrate Arbor Month by embracing the theme, “Plant and Care for Trees, Grow Resilient Communities.”


Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 6

Published on May 6, 2024

A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.


Wildlife Drive at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area open May 18-19

Published on May 2, 2024

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will open the Wildlife Drive at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area to the public Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19, weather and dike conditions permitting.


Regional fishing outlooks available from Minnesota DNR in preparation for opener

Published on May 2, 2024

Anglers looking for local fishing information before the Saturday, May 11 fishing opener can check the regional fishing outlooks from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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