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DNR sets open water fishing regulations for Upper Red Lake
Published on March 13, 2024
Anglers fishing on Upper Red Lake during the 2024 open-water season that starts May 11 will have a three-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed. Beginning June 15, the limit will change to a four-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed.
DNR sets open water fishing regulations for Mille Lacs
Published on March 13, 2024
Mille Lacs Lake walleye fishing will be catch-and-release during the spring and early summer of 2024, with the opportunity to harvest a walleye starting on Friday, August 16.
Public hearing scheduled to discuss Silver Lake management
Published on March 11, 2024
Meeting will be March 25 in the Waldorf Community Center.
DNR seeks comments on endangered, threatened and special concern species list
Published on March 11, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments through May 17 on possible changes to Minnesota’s list of endangered, threatened and special concern species.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 11
Published on March 11, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Longtime Alexandria-area conservation officer named CO of the Year
Published on March 4, 2024
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Mitch Lawler has been named the 2023 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year, an annual award presented to an officer for outstanding overall career performance.
Landowner enrollment begins for Walk-In Access program
Published on March 4, 2024
Enrollment is open for Minnesota’s 2024 Walk-In Access program, which pays landowners to allow public hunting on private lands.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 4
Published on March 4, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR issues Record of Decision for Mile Post 7 West Ridge railroad relocation, dam extension and stream mitigation project
Published on March 4, 2024
Following extensive analysis, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a Record of Decision determining that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is not needed for Northshore Mining Company’s proposed Mile Post 7 West Ridge railroad relocation, dam extension and trout stream mitigation project.
Rainfall monitoring network seeks volunteers
Published on March 1, 2024
Participants provide important data about precipitation, climate trends.
Minnesota DNR makes changes to record fish program
Published on February 29, 2024
Anglers will find these and other changes in the 2024 fishing regulations booklet.
Minnesota DNR invites prospective conservation officers to career events
Published on February 29, 2024
As the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources works to continue creating a workforce that more closely resembles the diverse communities it serves, the agency is holding a pair of open house-style career fairs next week.
Minnesota DNR determines cormorant control on Pelican Lake not currently warranted
Published on February 26, 2024
Data show walleye gains.
Andover man is 2023 volunteer snowmobile safety instructor of the year
Published on February 26, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Merwyn Larsen, who has been a snowmobile safety instructor with the St. Francis Sno-Ghosts for 47 years, as the 2023 volunteer snowmobile safety instructor of the year.
DNR announces 2023 deer season harvest results, CWD management findings
Published on February 26, 2024
Habitat conditions, severe winters and wolf predation influence northern deer numbers.
With deadline approaching, DNR urges fish house owners to remove shelters from the ice
Published on February 26, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who still has a fish house on the ice to start planning for its removal.
Commercial fishers, Minnesota DNR capture 83 invasive carp
Published on February 26, 2024
In the latest in a series of tag, track and capture operations, commercial fishers working with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources captured 82 silver carp and one bighead carp Feb. 13-14 in Pool 5A of the Mississippi River, near Winona.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 26
Published on February 26, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR classifies 13 invasive plants, animals as prohibited
Published on February 20, 2024
Action expands environmental and economic protections.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 20
Published on February 20, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR releases 2023 Forest Health Annual Report
Published on February 15, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released its 2023 Forest Health Annual Report, which summarizes findings about the pests, diseases, and other issues impacting the state’s forests. This data was collected through aerial surveys of 17.3 million acres in 2023 covering every forested area across the state, as well as on-the-ground site visits.
Habitat project to begin at Clifton, Rolling Hills wildlife management areas
Published on February 13, 2024
Project in Lyon County is the product of partnership with Pheasants Forever and the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council.
Minnesota DNR seeks public input on updates to Lake of the Woods fisheries management plan
Published on February 13, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people interested in Lake of the Woods fisheries management to share their perspectives about future management of the lake.
Warm winter causes temporary road, trail closures
Published on February 13, 2024
Unusually mild weather in February is impacting road and trail conditions in several parts of the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 13
Published on February 13, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.