The Minnesota DNR kicked off its final of a four-year cycle of deer population goal setting on Jan. 23 during an online webinar.
The public now has the opportunity to comment on proposed increases and decreases within certain deer permit areas.
Hunters, others have their say on deer population goals for east-central Minnesota Read More »
A House bill was introduced Feb. 2 that would ramp up testing for chronic wasting disease in farmed cervids, would place a moratorium on new deer farms, and eventually would transfer oversight of those farms from the Board of Animal Health to the DNR.
CWD, deer farms are targeted in Minnesota legislation Read More »
During the past five years, the DNR has performed a “paired stocking” program that’s included the Lower Mississippi strain of walleyes and a northern strain in select southern lakes. Data have shown that LMS walleyes are outperforming the northern strain by 80% to 90% in most of those water bodies.
The project has centered on Lake Sarah, in northern Murray County, where DNR biologists say LMS walleyes naturally are reproducing.
Lower Mississippi walleye strain gaining prominence in southern Minnesota lakes Read More »
The Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers chapter’s North Country Icebreaker event in Isle in late January included seminars, conversation, and a message from Land Tawney, national CEO of BHA.
Minnesota Backcountry Hunters and Anglers ‘Icebreaker’ focuses on ’23 goals Read More »
A look at what shows are going on around the Midwest for those who love the outdoors.
A guide to Midwest sports shows as the season gets going in earnest Read More »
House File 389, aimed at increasing conservation spending, was introduced in the House’s Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee on Jan. 24
Hansen proposes more lottery money for Minnesota’s outdoors Read More »
Gov. Tim Walz released his $3.3 billion capital budget recommendations Jan. 26 with $265.7 million for the DNR and about $36 million for the state Board of Water and Soil Resources.
Walz recommends $266 million for Minnesota DNR bonding projects Read More »
The Minnesota DNR unveiled its state budget Jan. 24 with a spending total of $287.4 million.
In addition to raising the cost of fishing licenses, other planned increases include state park stickers, and watercraft registration fees.
The proposed fishing license fee increase would increase resident and nonresident fishing licenses by 20% (a $5 hike for an individual license) and 30%, respectively.
Minnesota fishing license hike included in DNR’s budget plans Read More »
The National Rendezvous is next month in Missoula as Minnesota couple Jordan Warren and Constance Cooke will put their wild-game cooking skills up against others from around the country.
Red Wing couple headed to Backcountry Hunters and Anglers’ national cookoff Read More »
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