Deer feeding ban continues in 11 central and north-central Minnesota counties
Southeastern Minnesota ban continues for 6 counties and includes attractants.
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With highly-anticipated trails completed, free ATV weekend a go
ATV riders can ride Minnesota trails for free on “No Registration Weekend” Sept. 7-9.
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Zebra mussels confirmed in three metro-area lakes
Invasive mussel found in Bald Eagle Lake and Lake Johanna in Ramsey County and Lake Isabelle in Dakota County.
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Grouse hunters can volunteer to help collect samples for West Nile virus study
Ruffed grouse hunters in northern Minnesota can voluntarily submit samples for a West Nile virus research project being conducted by the Minnesota DNR. Minnesota is collaborating on this project with researchers in Wisconsin and Michigan, and will be sharing protocols and results. West Nile virus is known to exist in the upper Midwest and cases
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Hunters asked not to shoot ear-tagged, radio-collared research bears
With the bear hunting season set to begin Saturday, Sept. 1, the Minnesota DNR asks that hunters avoid shooting research bears marked with distinctively large, colorful ear tags and have radio-collars. Researchers with the DNR are monitoring about 30 radio-collared black bears across the state, especially in zones 27, 25 and 45, and in parts
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Walleyes headliner for public comment, potential reg changes on Lake of the Woods, Rainy River, Leech
Proposed regulation changes also look to protect saugers on Lake of the Woods, Rainy River.
Minnesota counties receive $35.7 million in PILT payments
DNR: Aid helps support public lands and provides a critical link in the state’s public recreation system. Counties received anywhere from $18,346 in Red Lake County up to $3,792,466 in St. Louis County.
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DNR: With CO graduations, vacant field station numbers cut in half
Eighteen join state conservation officer ranks.
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DNR wildlife managers: Wild rice harvest could be a challenge this season
Peak harvesting dates are estimated to be in late August to early September as long as weather remains mild and dry.
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