The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is accepting submissions for the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp art competition through Sunday, Feb. 1. The winner of this year’s competition will have their work featured on the 2027 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp.
Ohio duck stamp entries being accepted through Feb. 1 Read More »
Minnesota is well known for frigid cold and lots of snow, and this winter is no different.
According to climate data, average 24-hour temperatures for December through February in the state are around 10 degrees Fahrenheit in the north and 18 degrees Fahrenheit in the south. But temperatures can plunge well below zero, as much of the state will experience over the next few days.
Here’s four ways Minnesota forests are adapted to winter Read More »
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Jan. 23, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 23, 2026 Read More »
During Minnesota winters, conifer trees such as pine, spruce and fir provide critical cover that helps wildlife survive cold, wind and deep snow.
That’s why the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages the nearly 200,000 woodland owners across the state to consider how conifers fit into their woodland management plans.
DNR urges landowners to consider adding conifers to help Minnesota’s wildlife in winter Read More »
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.
“We want people to come out to these meetings, listen to the seasons reviews, ask questions and hear directly from our staff.”
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife reminds Ohioans that a live-cut Christmas tree may be repurposed after the holidays as habitat for various species of animals. Before you discard your tree, remember that it can find life after the holidays for Ohio’s birds, fish, and mammals, according to the Division of Wildlife.
Discarded Christmas trees can be big benefit for Ohio’s fish, wildlife Read More »
Bear hunters recorded another robust season in Michigan in 2025, harvesting nearly 2,000 animals and bringing home many large bears in the Upper Peninsula.
At the Escanaba-area check stations alone, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources registered an estimated 20 bears above 400 pounds and eight bears above 500 pounds, according to Cody Norton, the DNR’s bear, furbearer and small game specialist.
Michigan bear hunters record strong 2025 harvest Read More »
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Jan. 8, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 8, 2026 Read More »
This past fall, the Department of Natural Resources stocked fish in waters across Michigan that will provide angling opportunities in seasons to come.
The fall 2025 effort saw DNR crews stock seven different species at 76 locations throughout the state: 648,557 fish, weighing in at a total of 8.6 tons.
More than 648,000 fish added to 76 Michigan locations this past fall Read More »
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