DNR survey: Small-game hunter numbers down
By species, grouse hunters were up slightly, but duck, goose and pheasant hunters were down slightly, according to the survey.
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DNR: Deer-hunting opportunities up for this fall
And hunters have through Friday, Aug. 18 to apply for the regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley.
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For first time, DNR tags carp in bid to learn more about invasive fish
The Minnesota Legislature granted the agency the authority to use tagging as a research tool. Legislative approval was needed because the agency is putting an invasive species back into the water for a period of weeks.
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DNR: Following hail storms, leave pine trees alone
Pine trees damaged by mid-July hail storms in portions of northern Washington County should be left alone until next year unless more than half of their needles have turned brown, according to the Minnesota DNR. Following heavy winds and hail on July 12, many red pines in a 14-mile swath from the Hugo-area to Scandia
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New Dakota County wildlife management area to feature wildlife habitat, public hunting
The new Hampton Woods Wildlife Management Area consists of 191 acres of oak forest that will be managed by the DNR for wildlife habitat and public hunting. Located about four miles east of Farmington off state Highway 50, it’s the only forest for miles in a largely agricultural landscape.
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DNR: Virus that affects carp responsible for Lake Elysian fish kill
It is the state’s first documented case of the virus in a wild fish population.
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Designs being accepted for Minnesota Trout and Salmon Stamp
Wildlife artists may submit entries for the 2018 Minnesota Trout and Salmon Stamp through 4 p.m. Friday, July 28, according to the DNR. Anglers may purchase the trout and salmon stamp validation with their fishing license for an additional $10. For an extra 75 cents, purchasers can receive the pictorial stamp. It is also sold
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Old-fashioned techniques still drive Michigan lake sturgeon management
DNR crews use set lines that are anchored to the bottom of the river channel and sport numerous hooks to catch and tag the mysterious prehistoric fish.
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Zebra mussels confirmed in 2 Crow Wing County waters
These are the second and third new confirmations of zebra mussels in a Minnesota lake in 2017.
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