Minnesotans fish free with youth Jan. 18-20
DNR Report
January 15, 2025
Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is this weekend, Saturday, Jan. 18, through Monday, Jan. 20.
News
North Dakota uses online ‘Coyote Catalog’ to connect hunters with landowners
Doug Leier
January 15, 2025
It’s pretty easy to disparage the electronic age in which we live. Yet, there’s no shortage of examples of how electronics have improved not just the safety but also the efficiency and enjoyment of our
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Walz approves bird flu study in wild animals
Staff and News Reports
January 15, 2025
After receiving preliminary approval from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, a new study on how bird flu moves through wild animals was approved by Gov. Tim Walz in early January.
Dave Trauba named to lead Minnesota DNR’s Wildlife Section
Tori McCormick
January 15, 2025
Dave Trauba was reminiscing the other day about growing up in rural southeastern Wisconsin, where his love of the outdoors – including hunting and fishing – was nurtured by his immediate family.
“I grew
Minnesota’s CREP 3 expanded to 75,000 acres, extended to 2039
Tim Spielman
January 15, 2025
State and federal officials a week ago signed a new agreement that extends Minnesota’s current and ongoing Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program into 2039 and adds an additional 15,000 acres to the 60,000-acre program.
CREP
Minnesota DNR warns anglers to beware of ice heaves that are more prevalent this winter
Natalie Ryder
January 14, 2025
While this season’s lake ice already has delivered a better start to ice fishing season than the past two Minnesota winters, reports of numerous pressure ridges have demanded some caution among anglers.
“Just because
Minnesota DNR seeks public input on updates to Lake of the Woods Fisheries Management Plan
DNR Report
January 14, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in Lake of the Woods fisheries to share their thoughts on a draft update of the fisheries management plan for the lake.
This opportunity differs
Jan. 20 is a Free Park Day at Minnesota state parks, recreation areas
DNR Report
January 9, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 73 state parks and recreation areas on Monday, Jan. 20.
This Free Park Day is one of four days each year
Despite concerns, plan for Asian carp barrier on schedule in Minnesota
Natalie Ryder
January 9, 2025
After the Legislature almost a year ago green-lit the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council-approved carp barrier at Lock and Dam 5 on the Mississippi River, the preparatory work continues behind the scenes.
Kelly Pennington, an
