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Minnesota Mixed Bag: New state parks license plate contest accepting entries through Oct. 31

The Minnesota DNR reminds Minnesotans that they may submit designs for the next state parks and trails license plate through Oct. 31. The plate design should celebrate Minnesota’s North Shore and the Lake Superior agate, the state gemstone.

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Ohio Mixed Bag: State finishes up wetland project in St. Marys on Ottawa River

As part of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) and the village of Ottawa Hills held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the completion of a wetland project within the village adjacent to the Ottawa River. The project includes stormwater retention and floodplain wetlands spanning a 23-acre site to improve water quality throughout the region.

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Minnesota Mixed Bag: Teach a kids to hunt small game during Take a Kid Hunting Weekend

Getting kids outdoors in pursuit of squirrels, rabbits and other small game is the focus of Take a Kid Hunting Weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27, adult Minnesota residents accompanied by a youth younger than age 16 may hunt small game without a license, although they must comply with open seasons, limits and other regulations.

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New York Mixed Bag: Sept. 26 is National Hunting & Fishing Day, New York Free Fishing Day

National Hunting & Fishing Day is Saturday, Sept. 26. Since 1972, this day is observed on the fourth Saturday of September with the mission being to recognize the contributions that hunters and anglers make to conservation and to promote outdoor recreation and the responsible stewardship of natural resources.

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