News Releases
DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears
(Released September 8, 2010)
Hunters participating in this fall’s bear hunt, which opens Sept. 1, should avoid shooting radio-collared or ear-tagged animals, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Taking a bear with a radio collar is legal unless the bear is accompanied by a researcher who has identified the bear to the hunter as a research animal. Full Story
Minnesota’s pheasant index remains unchanged from 2009
(Released September 7, 2010)
Minnesota’s pheasant index remains unchanged from 2009 but is 22 percent below the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
Reminder: Either-sex deer permit deadline Thursday
(Released September 7, 2010)
Deer hunters who use a firearm or muzzleloader and want to harvest an antlerless deer in a lottery deer area must apply for an either-sex permit by the Thursday, Sept. 9, deadline. Full Story
DNR firearms, bows and outdoors equipment sale set for Sept. 18
(Released September 3, 2010)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will auction a select inventory of confiscated outdoors equipment on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Hiller Auction Barn in Zimmerman, Minn. The barn is located two miles east of the Highway 169 and the County Road 4 intersection in Zimmerman. Full Story
DNR to hold public information meetings on Mississippi River rules
(Released September 3, 2010)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold two public information meetings on the rulemaking currently underway for the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA). Full Story
DNR seeks public input on proposals for Leech Lake walleye slot limit
(Released September 3, 2010)
Those interested in walleye regulations on Leech Lake can learn more about the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) proposals to maintain or modify existing regulations at an upcoming public meeting. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 13, from 6-9 p.m. at the Walker/Hackensack/Akeley school commons in Walker. Full Story
DNR seeks early public input for Lake Vermilion State Park master plan
(Released September 3, 2010)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking early public input as part of its Lake Vermilion State Park master planning process. The DNR is asking citizens to respond to a short questionnaire on its Web site throughout the month of September. Full Story
Draft forestry management plan for southeastern Minnesota available for public review
(Released September 3, 2010)
A draft forestry management plan for a special management area in southeastern Minnesota has been released for public review, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
Celebrating a decade of conservation success
(Released September 3, 2010)
Minnesota’s wildlife, and the people who enjoy them, are benefiting from conservation actions made possible through the State Wildlife Grant (SWG) program, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This year represents the 10-year anniversary of this program. Full Story
DNR to reconstruct public water accesses on North Long and Round lakes near Brainerd this fall
(Released September 3, 2010)
The public water accesses at North Long Lake in Merrifield and Round Lake north of Brainerd will be closed temporarily for reconstruction projects during several weeks between Sept. 9 and Nov. 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
Fall color reporting begins on DNR website
(Released September 3, 2010)
Catch the shimmering wave of autumn color as it ripples across the state during the fall season. Full Story
DNR seeks designs for Minnesota’s 2011 walleye stamp
(Released August 30, 2010)
Wildlife artists can submit entries for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 2011 walleye stamp from Monday, Oct. 11, through Friday, Oct. 22. Full Story
Rule makes Hubbard County’s Lester Lake catch-and-release only
(Released August 30, 2010)
Anglers must immediately release all fish caught in Hubbard County’s Lester Lake, according to an emergency rule adopted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
Surplus fall wild turkey licenses available Sept. 13
(Released August 30, 2010)
Fall wild turkey hunting licenses that remain after the landowner and regular lottery drawings will be available at noon on Monday, Sept. 13, at Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) license agents and online. Full Story
Lac qui Parle controlled goose hunt deadline is Sept. 15
(Released August 30, 2010)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters looking to reserve a date to goose hunt in the controlled hunting zone at the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area that the application deadline ends Wednesday, Sept. 15. Full Story
Public invited to comment on special fishing regulations
(Released August 30, 2010)
Reviews of existing or newly proposed regulations on 12 bodies of water to help manage sunfish, northern pike, walleye or brook trout populations will be the subject of 10 public meetings scheduled by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
DNR installs touch-screen kiosks to provide park and trail trip-planning information
(Released August 27, 2010)
Busy Twin Cities’ office workers and shoppers will now find fun outdoor weekends just a touch away. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that several new Minnesota State Parks and Trails touch-screen trip planning kiosks are now up and running in several metro area locations.
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Construction of new visitor center at Jay Cooke State Park begins this week
(Released August 27, 2010)
Work is scheduled to begin this week on a new 2,000-square-foot visitor center at Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton, according the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
DNR installs touch-screen kiosks to provide park and trail trip-planning information
(Released August 26, 2010)
Busy Twin Cities’ office workers and shoppers will now find fun outdoor weekends just a touch away. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that several new Minnesota State Parks and Trails touch-screen trip planning kiosks are now up and running in several metro area locations. Full Story
Construction of new visitor center at Jay Cooke State Park begins this week
(Released August 26, 2010)
Work is scheduled to begin this week on a new 2,000-square-foot visitor center at Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton, according the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Studies reveal what muskies eat, impacts other fish populations
(Released August 26, 2010)
Anglers and lakeshore owners often wonder what muskellunge eat and how this top predator affects other fish populations once it has been introduced into a new body of water.
Bird die-off disease strain identified
(Released August 26, 2010)
A virulent strain of Newcastle Disease is responsible for the death of nearly 1,000 gulls and 500 cormorants in Minnesota this summer. Full Story
Western Minnesota refuge established as part of DNR’s duck recovery plan, moist soils efforts
(Released August 23, 2010)
A new state game refuge established in western Minnesota as part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Long Range Duck Recovery Plan is expected to provide migrating birds with safe feeding and resting areas. Full Story
Women can learn outdoor sports at the DNR’s fall workshop
(Released August 23, 2010)
Learning by doing is the focus of a weekend-long Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) workshop in September that provides women the opportunity to discover the enjoyment of the outdoors in a fun atmosphere. Full Story
Northern pike regulation at Fifth and Sixth Crow Wing lakes to be reviewed
(Released August 23, 2010)
A special regulation that requires anglers to release all northern pike less than 40 inches long at Fifth and Sixth Crow Wing lakes will be the subject of a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17. The meeting will be held at the Northwoods Bank Community Meeting Room, on 1200 E. 1 St., Park Rapids. Full Story
Dove season opens Sept. 1
(Released August 23, 2010)
Minnesota’s dove hunting season begins Wednesday, Sept. 1, and runs through Saturday, Oct. 30. Full Story
DNR temporarily closes trails in Fond du Lac, Nemadji and Chengwatana state forests
(Released August 20, 2010)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has temporarily closed OHV trails in three state forests and canceled an event because recent heavy rains and strong winds have resulted in downed trees and wet trails. Full Story
DNR temporarily closes section of Willard Munger State Trail
(Released August 20, 2010)
Due to the recent heavy rains, a section of the Willard Munger State Trail in northeastern Minnesota has been temporarily closed until repairs can be made, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
More than a mile of trail is closed between the Buffalo House and 123rd Ave. in the Duluth area.The rains have caused instability in sections of the trail surface and an embankment. Full Story
Brook trout regulation change for Kabekona River to be discussed
(Released August 19, 2010)
Regulations for catching brook trout in the Kabekona River near LaPorte will be the subject of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 20, at the LaPorte public school meeting room, 315 Main St. West. Full Story
2010 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations book available Aug. 20
(Released August 19, 2010)
Minnesota’s 2010 Waterfowl Hunting Regulations handbook will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 20, wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, online and in many Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offices across the state. Full Story
Funding available for shoreland vegetation projects
(Released August 19, 2010)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites grant proposals for projects that would restore native shoreline vegetation across Minnesota. Full Story
Minimum walleye length on Osakis, Little Osakis to be discussed Sept. 30
(Released August 19, 2010)
The minimum walleye length on Osakis and Little Osakis lakes will be the focus of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) public meeting from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, at the Pollard Community Center, 18 Nokomis Street, in Osakis. Full Story
DNR to hold public meetings on proposed fishing regulations for Big Sandy and Farm Island lakes
(Released August 19, 2010)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold two public open house meetings to solicit comments on a proposal to implement special fishing regulations. The regulations apply to Farm Island Lake, and the experimental fishing regulations apply to the Big Sandy Lake system in Aitkin County. Full Story
ATV deaths on the rise in Minnesota
(Released August 16, 2010)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials are concerned about the recent upward trend in all-terrain vehicle (ATV) deaths. So far this year, 16 people have died in ATV accidents in the state. That compares to 14 for all of 2009.
DNR: Good news on Bovine TB front
(Released August 16, 2010)
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported today that Bovine tuberculosis (TB) tests were negative for 450 wild deer removed from northwestern Minnesota early this year as part of disease eradication efforts by sharpshooting. Full Story
Safety equipment found lacking in some boats
(Released August 16, 2010)
The safety of Minnesota boaters is a top priority. Conservation officers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) want to see more folks taking the necessary precautions the rest of the summer to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on the water. Full Story
DNR determines extent of Lake Minnetonka zebra mussel infestation; schedules two open house meetings
(Released August 16, 2010)
Zebra mussels, which were first discovered in Lake Minnetonka on July 27, are present in multiple locations in the lake, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said following completion of an extensive shoreline survey. Full Story
Bullhead transport restricted north of Minnesota Highway 210
(Released August 16, 2010)
Anglers can use bullheads up to 10 inches long as live bait but those baitfish cannot be transported north of Minnesota Highway 210, according to a rule change adopted by the Minnesota Department of Resources (DNR). Full Story
Applications for Laq Qui Parle controlled hunt accepted Aug. 23
(Released August 16, 2010)
Beginning Monday, Aug. 23, goose hunters can apply to reserve a date to hunt from a blind in the controlled zone at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Lac Qui Parle Wildlife Management Area. Full Story
Woody biomass project funding available
(Released August 16, 2010)
A state project aimed at restoring native plant communities while providing fuel for bio-energy production and material for local biomass markets has money available for public and private landowners interested in habitat improvement, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
Groundwater sampling underway in Carver and McLeod counties
(Released August 16, 2010)
Water samples from wells in Carver and McLeod counties will be collected over the next two months to get information on groundwater chemistry. Hydrogeologists from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will collect about 90 water samples from each county. Full Story
Minnesota Twins and DNR celebrate “Break a Bat, Plant a Tree” success by planting first of thousands of trees
(Released August 16, 2010)
Former Minnesota Twins pitcher Bert Blyleven joined Forrest Boe, deputy director of Parks and Trails at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), for a tree planting ceremony on the Luce Line State Trail in Minneapolis on Friday, Aug. 13. Full Story
Conservation Partners Grant program application system now available
(Released August 12, 2010)
The application system for the Conservation Partners Legacy matching grant program is now available on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website. Full Story
Seedlings from state forest nurseries available for purchase
(Released August 12, 2010)
A wide variety of tree and shrub seedlings are available for purchase from the State Forest Nursery Program starting Monday, Aug. 16, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR.) Full Story
Construction projects require temporary Heartland State Trail closures
(Released August 10, 2010)
Sections of the Heartland State Trail North will be closed temporarily while old railroad trestles at Kabekona Bay and Swamp Creek and various sections of the paved trail are rehabilitated, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). There is no efficient and safe alternate route around this construction area. Full Story
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