Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society marks 50 years of advocacy
Roy Heilman
May 3, 2023
Five charter members of the Minnesota Prairie Chicken Society were on hand to usher in the next 50 years.
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After 30 years, Cannon River in Minnesota is site of walleye egg take once again
Brian Mozey
May 3, 2023
DNR’s Waterville Fisheries area staff this month conducted the walleye first egg take on the Cannon River since 1992. The operation occurred because of the increase in the Lower Mississippi strain walleye population on the
Minnesota’s shotgun zone debate for deer hunting continues in committee
Brian Mozey
May 3, 2023
The Legacy Committee met Wednesday, April 26, for the first time, while the Environment, Natural Resources, Climate, and Energy Committee held its inaugural meeting on Monday, May 1. Moving forward, the committees will work to
Former Minnesota warden pilots inducted into state Aviation Hall of Fame
Brian Mozey
May 1, 2023
Robert D. Hodge and John J. Parker were posthumously inducted into the Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 1, in Burnsville. The two pilots were World War II veterans, game warden pilots, and
Public invited to comment on proposed changes to Minnesota’s whitefish and cisco seasons
DNR Report
May 1, 2023
Recreational netters and anglers are invited to comment on rules that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing to modify the seasons and lakes associated with whitefish and cisco netting. The DNR is accepting
A dead fawn and a short science lesson
Tim Spielman
April 28, 2023
While no sheds were discovered on a walk this spring, we did find a dead deer. All indications were the deer was last year’s fawn (size) and that its death was recent. The carcass was
Minnesota DNR agrees to Wildlife Management Area plan deadlines in USFWS agreement
Tim Spielman
April 27, 2023
The Minnesota DNR on March 30 signed an agreement with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that puts a wrap on – for the time being – concerns that arose nearly five years ago regarding
Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park proposes new frozen lake access plan
Brian Mozey
April 27, 2023
Voyageurs National Park officials proposed the “Frozen Lake Surface Access and Use Plan” last week and are seeking public comment. The plan addresses access for people with off-road vehicles, many of whom are ice anglers.
Beyond Minnesota: Louisiana wildlife chief quits amid bribery scandal
Staff Report
April 27, 2023
Outdoor-related news items from beyond Minnesota published in the April 28, 2023 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
