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New fry study looks to improve survival of stocked walleyes in Minnesota

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Annual Minnesota DNR Fisheries egg take operations are nearing completion, but a new delayed fry study could help shape future walleye management.
Minnesota DNR Fish Production Supervisor Paula Phelps said this year’s operations went smoothly and are nearly finished. All eggs have been placed in hatcheries, with a portion set aside for the delayed fry study.

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13 counties choose to remain shotgun-only for Minnesota’s deer season

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Minnesota’s counties have cast their votes on whether to allow rifles or remain shotgun-only for deer season, and most are allowing rifles this fall.
After the Legislature eliminated the shotgun-only zone for deer hunting in 2025, counties in southern Minnesota were left to decide whether they wanted to remain shotgun-only or allow rifles. That process played out in county board rooms throughout the winter and early this spring.

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Minnesota DNR showcases first phase of state’s new electronic licensing system

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The Minnesota DNR electronic licensing system (ELS) is one step closer to launching for residents across the state.
The DNR hosted a preview last Thursday, April 30 at its headquarters outlining what the first phase of the system will look like when it goes live this summer. Phase one will focus on licensing. During the preview, videos demonstrated how residents will access and use the system.

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Legislative roundup: Crossbows here to stay for Minnesota hunters, gun control bill advances in Senate

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The Minnesota House of Representatives voted April 27 to remove the sunset on crossbow use, allowing them to remain legal during archery season statewide.

The bill, SF1251, passed 133-0 with bipartisan support. It was presented by Rep. Josh Heintzeman, R-Nisswa.
SF1251 had already passed the Senate Floor on April 9, with bipartisan support. The bill passed 67-0 in that chamber. The Senate version was authored and presented by Susan Pha, DFL-Brooklyn Park.

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Minnesota DNR Enforcement Division adds two K-9s, one short of goal

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The Minnesota DNR Enforcement Division is nearing its goal of deploying 10 K-9 teams, with two new dogs expected to join the field this summer.
Hank and Molly, two Labrador retrievers, arrived in February and are currently undergoing training to become conservation officer K-9s. Their training began in March and is scheduled to run through May.

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Minnesota’s New London-Spicer community rallies around family in effort to build new shooting complex

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A community fundraiser, expected to draw more than 1,000 people, will help build a new shooting complex in the New London-Spicer area, a project created to honor two brothers who died in a 2024 UTV accident.
The Wild Haven Throwdown will take place Saturday, May 9, at the Smilin’ D Arena and Event Center. Proceeds will go toward the Wild Haven Sportsman’s Club, which is developing a multi-use shooting complex for local youth and families.

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Minnesota 9-year-old harvests a top three tom in state’s record book

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Nine-year-old Luella Malone has made it into the Minnesota record books by harvesting the state’s No. 3 overall turkey. The bird scored 90.88, five points above fourth place and one point behind second.
Luella harvested the turkey April 19, and a local chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation verified the score on April 23. Scoring is based on weight, beard length, and spur length.

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Minnesota DNR Enforcement division faces $1.5 million deficit

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Senate lawmakers discussed an environment supplemental budget bill on April 21 that extends project deadlines, provides emergency aid and funds studies, but leaves unresolved how to reimburse the DNR for public safety work.
The bill, SF4214, is authored by Foung Hawj, DFL-St. Paul, and was presented in the Senate Finance Committee.

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Here’s the 2026 outlook for Minnesota’s Great 8 walleye lakes

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Minnesota anglers are starting to feel it now.
The state’s walleye and pike opener is less than two weeks away. While many anglers will get out onto small bodies of water in the early season, the following lakes are tried and true producers that bring walleye anglers back year after year. Here’s a look at how the ‘Great Eight’ Minnesota waters look heading into the 2026 open-water season.

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