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Minnesota DNR prepares ELS for big pulse of license buyers ahead of gun hunt

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The Minnesota DNR is preparing for the firearms deer firearm season to ensure the updated Electronic Licensing System can handle the big throng of license-buyers.
This past August, the system had problems when issuing surplus bear tags that left many frustrated with the process. Jamie Gangaware, operations manager and ELS executive, said the DNR had instituted a new process this year.

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Minnesota’s 2026 elk harvest reaches nearly half of allocated tags during early season

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As the first half of the elk season winds down in northwestern Minnesota, nearly half the tags have been filled for the state’s 2026 hunt.
There were 12 once-in-a-lifetime tags issued this year to residents to bag an elk, with five filled so far. The early season opened Sept. 12 and ran through Sept. 20. The second half of the season will open Sept. 26 and run through Oct. 4. Paul Burr, big game program coordinator, said this year’s tags promote more antlerless harvest.

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Minnesota DNR celebrates diamond anniversary of Wildlife Management Area system

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The Minnesota DNR celebrated the 75th anniversary of the state’s wildlife management area (WMA) system, inviting past leaders to celebrate their combined efforts throughout the decades.
The celebration was held at one of Minnesota’s newest WMAs at Keystone Woods, northwest of Stillwater. The event was held Thursday, Sept. 10. An event tent was set up with facts and figures following the system’s history, while highlighting WMAs located throughout the state.

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Minnesota’s early bear harvest sees a 40% jump from 2025

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A little more than a week into bear season, Minnesota harvest totals were about 40% higher than the previous year during the same time period.
Dan Stark, large carnivore specialist for the DNR, said late last week (the hunt began on Sept. 1), that the total harvest so far is about 2,600. Stark said looking back at the past 10 years, average harvest results hover around 2,500 for the whole season. Last year, the harvest after the first week was about 1,600 bears.

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Hunter from Wisconsin takes 690-pound black bear on Minnesota’s opening day

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The opening day of the black bear hunting season produced a 690-pound (live weight) bear in Minnesota for Alma, Wis., resident Dylan Fluekiger.
Hunting a friend’s property near Brook Park, Fluekiger had seen the big bruin on his cameras as he set up before the start of the season. He said the bear had been well known to area residents who had seen him for years. Looking at the photos from his trail camera, Fluekiger said the bear would typically come in at last light.

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Recent favorable winters set the stage for Minnesota’s 2026 archery opener

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After a record-setting year for archery harvests in 2025, Minnesota’s 2026 season is gearing up to be another strong one given the favorable winter that boosted the state’s deer population.
Paul Burr, deer coordinator for the DNR, said the beginning of the season generally starts slow. September these days usually means high temperatures even during the tail end of the month, which can squelch harvest. That said, the past few years, winter conditions have been favorable for producing more deer in the state.

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Minnesota DNR HQ moving to different St. Paul digs

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Minnesota DNR headquarters will look a bit different next year as the agency prepares to move after more than 40 years at its current location.
Jess Richards, assistant DNR commissioner, said planning began two years ago for the move as the agency looked at new options in St. Paul. Effective July 1, 2027, the DNR headquarters will move to 10 River Park Plaza, located a couple miles south of its current location.

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Minnesota moose numbers stable as bands prepare for hunt

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According to the Minnesota DNR, the state moose population has remained stable from 2025; meanwhile, three tribal bands are preparing for their annual moose take this fall.
The Fond du Lac, Bois Forte, and Grand Portage bands have issued permits for successful applicants for tribal moose take in 2026. Their seasons will open on Sept. 15 and run through Dec. 31. Seasons may end sooner than Dec. 31 if their limit of moose is reached for each band – 15 each for Bois Forte and Grand Portage, and 30 for Fond du Lac.

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Minnesota’s 2026 roadside survey shows a 20% jump in pheasants

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The 2026 August roadside survey showed an increase in Minnesota’s overall ring-necked pheasant population, with some regions benefiting more than others.
Steven Woodley, DNR senior wildlife research biologist, said the survey index for total pheasants showed a 20% jump from 2025. Woodley said many hens saw successful nesting efforts this spring and early summer. Drier and warmer weather created ideal conditions for nesting and brood rearing.

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