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Efforts to revive muskie waters in full swing across Minnesota

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Minnesota’s muskellunge season opens statewide June 6, while anglers and fishery managers scrutinize a new long-range plan to restore trophy fishing in the state.
Historically, Minnesota waters ranked among the best muskie fisheries in the nation. The sport’s popularity peaked during the early 2000s and into the 2010s, though anglers say opportunities have declined in recent years. Jim Doyle, president of the Twin Cities chapter of Muskies Inc., expects the season likely will begin slowly because of cooler conditions earlier this spring.

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Free fishing begins this week with Minnesota’s new licensing system going live next Tuesday

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Minnesota residents can fish without a license June 2-8 as the DNR transitions from its legacy licensing system to the modernized Electronic Licensing System (ELS).
After more than three years of work, the first phase of the modernized ELS goes live next Tuesday, June 9 at 12 a.m. Once launched, residents can purchase the state’s fishing and hunting licenses through the new system. The existing legacy system began transitioning this past Monday at 11:59 p.m.

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Minnesota’s boater fatalities and accidents reach a 5-year low

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Minnesota has reached a five-year low in boater fatalities and incidents, a decline the DNR says is thanks to increased education efforts and a new 2025 state statute.
During the height of the pandemic, boat sales, registrations, boating accidents, and fatalities increased. Lisa Dugan, DNR boat and water safety outreach coordinator, said the past three years have shown a steady decline in accidents and fatalities.

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Spring wildfires reshaping northern Minnesota forest habitats

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More than 60 fires erupted across Minnesota over a two-day period in the past several weeks, including two major fires near the Two Harbors and Brainerd lakes areas.
Between May 15 and 16, weather conditions prompted the DNR to issue red flag warnings statewide.
“We’re at prime conditions where if a wildfire starts, it’s going to spread rapidly, and we were seeing that across many of the landscapes in Minnesota.”

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Minnesota DNR, license agents prepare for June 9 launch of electronic licensing system

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Bait shop owners and license agents in Minnesota are preparing for a June 9 release of the new Electronic Licensing System, but some retailers had criticisms of equipment costs following recent training webinars.
During the webinars, DNR staff and ELS partners demonstrated how the system works and answered questions from the retailers. There are about 1,500 license agents statewide.

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Southern Minnesota fawn study enters its final year

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After a 20-year hiatus, a new fawn survival study in southern Minnesota is almost complete. It offers insight into deer population trends and management.
Researchers with the DNR launched the five-year study to track fawn survival and movement across the region. The project, which began planning in 2019, is now in its final year.

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Minnesota conservation officer rescues three canoeists in Boundary Waters

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Conservation Officer Anthony Bermel raced against time and weather to rescue three canoeists stranded in the Boundary Waters last week.
Bermel, who is stationed in Babbitt, responded to the call May 15. The same day, the region was battling high winds as multiple wildfires erupted across northeastern Minnesota.

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Minnesota DNR achieves some wins in legislative session

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The legislative session ended Sunday, May 17, and throughout the session the Minnesota DNR pursued several priorities. While it achieved some goals, others will need to wait until 2027.
Bob Meier, assistant DNR commissioner, highlighted several bills the agency successfully pushed across the finish line, including one of the session’s most important pieces in its final days.

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Minnesota Senate removes funding for Boundary Waters group following logo controversy

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Minnesota lawmakers approved funding recommendations from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources for projects across the state – except one.
Senators passed an amendment stripping Friends of the Boundary Waters of this year’s funding after concerns over the organization’s improper use of the LCCMR logo.

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