Minnesota DNR to issue 87 moose permits for 2012
Site Staff
March 29, 2012
The DNR will allow a bulls-only moose hunt this fall, but it’s reducing the number of permits available and zones open to hunters.
Fishing
Minnesota Senate to vote on hunting and fishing fee increases
Site Staff
March 29, 2012
The state Senate is likely to vote this week on a wide-ranging bill that includes increases in the cost of fishing and hunting licenses.
Federal Farm Bill in ‘bit of a holding pattern’
Site Staff
March 29, 2012
A new federal Farm Bill, the greatest contributor in recent history to conservation programs in the state, could be developed and adopted this summer, but conservation leaders aren’t holding their collective breath.
Minnesota DNR announces temporary, seasonal fishing closures
Site Staff
March 26, 2012
As ice-out begins and waters warm, anglers should regularly visit the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) website to check for seasonal closures that protect fish spawning areas.
Nine candidates to begin training at conservation officer academy in Minnesota
Site Staff
March 26, 2012
Nine conservation officer candidates will begin training Wednesday, March 28 as part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Conservation Officer Academy.
Record heat’s a hot topic
Site Staff
March 22, 2012
Without exception across Minnesota, it’s been a hot late winter. And spring, which arrived earlier this week, is looking much the same.
Minnesota state park reservation service to resume March 22
Site Staff
March 20, 2012
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) new state park and recreation area reservation system will be operational again starting Thursday, March 22 at 10 a.m.
Nesting ospreys have a new alternate home in Becker County, Minnesota
Site Staff
March 20, 2012
A new platform on a tall pole to accommodate nesting ospreys has been installed in Becker County by Xcel Energy, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Burning restrictions take effect March 26 for much of central and northern Minnesota
Site Staff
March 19, 2012
Fire danger in most of Minnesota is expected to increase rapidly in the coming week, as the snow continues to melt and winds dry the dead standing grass and brush in open areas.
