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DNR seeks watercraft inspector applicants
The Minnesota DNR is seeking watercraft inspector interns for the upcoming boating season. Inspectors are stationed at public accesses on lakes and rivers infested with invasive species such as Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussels. “We’re
Eight charged in alleged poaching ring
Jackson, Ohio – A total of eight individuals have been issued 114 summonses for wildlife crimes following a two month investigation into an alleged local poaching ring. The suspects are accused of poaching deer and
Doe permits could be sold as stand-alone
Columbus – A proposal to eliminate the requirement that hunters must purchase a regular deer permit before purchasing antlerless deer permits is being considered by the Ohio Wildlife Council. Under the proposal, hunters could again
Moose population decline continues in northeastern Minnesota
Bad news continues for Minnesota’s moose population, According to results of an aerial survey released Monday by the Minnesota DNR, the moose population in northeastern Minnesota continues to decline. Survey results revealed lower moose numbers
New DNR license-buying system goes online Feb. 18
Minnesotans who buy their hunting, fishing and other DNR licenses at retail outlets will soon do so via a new electronic licensing system. Effective Feb. 18, DNR retail license sales will be available on new
Former DNR legal staffer suspected of deer violations
William K. Richardson, who once worked on the legal staff for DNR and was a f ormer Franklin County State’s Attorney, made his first court appearance on Feb. 3 to answer allegations of illegally taking
Free Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Clinic set for Feb. 13 at Lake Carlos State Park
The Minnesota DNR has announced a Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Clinic at Lake Carlos State Park on Saturday, Feb. 13, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. “This event will get everyone from preschoolers to teens outside and
Minnesota Waterfowl Association awards banquet is Feb. 6
The Minnesota Waterfowl Association has a busy Saturday planned with its annual Waterfowl Symposium followed by an awards banquet tomorrow night, Feb. 6, at the Ramada Mall of America motel in Bloomington. Among the award
National Wild Turkey Federation honors Aitkin-area CO
The Minnesota chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation has named Conservation Officer Bob Mlynar as its Minnesota Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Mlynar is a 14-year employee of the Minnesota DNR and currently
