Category Archives: Hunting
DNR looking for safe and responsible hunter mentors
People who have paid attention to recent outdoors newspaper, magazine and television stories may have noticed pictures of beaming youths following a successful hunt. What’s often missing from the picture is the young hunter’s mentor who made such a successful … Full Story
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DNR program pays landowners to allow public hunting on their land
Landowners in 21 southwestern Minnesota counties can earn money by allowing public hunting on their private land through the Walk-In Access (WIA) program, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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DNR releases proposal for wolf harvest season this fall
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing an inaugural gray wolf hunting and trapping season this fall that calls for a conservative harvest quota of 400 animals.
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Minnesota’s Wolf Management Plan to take effect Jan. 27
Minnesota’s population of wolves will transition from federal protection to state management by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Jan. 27, bringing with that transition a number of law changes.
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Minnetonka resident wins 2012 turkey stamp contest
A watercolor painting of two tom turkeys by David Chapman of Minnetonka will be featured on Minnesota’s 2013 Wild Turkey Stamp. His design was chosen from among 13 entries in a contest sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources … Full Story
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Minnesota deer harvest declines 7 percent in 2011
Lower deer populations and a windy first weekend of the firearms season resulted in Minnesota’s deer harvest dropping 7 percent in 2011, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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Low water on Buffalo Lake will improve habitat
Low water levels on Buffalo Lake this winter may make it a better place for waterfowl and other species of wildlife, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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No additional CWD positive deer detected in southeastern Minnesota
Good news. That’s what the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received following the testing of more than 2,300 deer this fall and winter for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
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Limited wolf season possible in 2012
Minnesota wildlife officials have begun to plan for a limited gray wolf hunting and trapping season in late 2012. This action follows last month’s announcement that wolves will return to state management Jan. 27 following roughly 35 years of federal … Full Story
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Help wild turkeys stay wild
With the crop harvest nearly complete, wild turkeys are becoming a common sight in residential neighborhoods and around building sites, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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DNR night flights combat illegal shining and poaching
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using its team of conservation officer pilots to identify shiners and other lawbreakers.
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Kathy DonCarlos named DNR Fish and Wildlife deputy director
A former wildlife manager and fish and wildlife policy specialist has been promoted to deputy director of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife Division.
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Closed portions of the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area reopen after fire
Portions of the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area (WMA) that were closed to protect the safety of area users and facilitate wildfire suppression activities during the recent Juneberry fire have reopened.
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Questions and answers with Dave Trauba, DNR Lac qui Parle Area supervisor
Dave Trauba oversees the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife operations for Big Stone, Lac qui Parle and Swift counties and has been with the DNR since 1992. He is an avid pheasant hunter and outdoorsman.
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