Waterfowling opportunities near the Twin Cities are plentiful, but success isn’t guaranteed.
Strong early archery harvest and positive reports from hunters and DNR field staff point to what could be another outstanding year of deer hunting across central and southeastern Minnesota.
The birds didn’t cooperate, though, as the hunting party failed to bag a bird.
Start of a trend? The hinterlands of the no-quota zone produces a tasty, corn-fed bear in Winona County.
The DNR also recently confirmed two other aquatic invasive species in Lake Orono: Eurasian watermilfoil and rusty crayfish.
In collaboration with the Minnesota and Michigan Departments of Natural Resources, the Ruffed Grouse Society and Wisconsin Conservation Congress, the Wisconsin DNR will conduct the third and final year of sampling in a multi-year monitoring program this fall looking at WNV in ruffed grouse.
Hoping to invite conversation and reach a broad audience, the DNR will hold the first of five virtual town halls focusing on the bluegill initiative on Monday, Oct. 5.
Pheasant index exceeds 10-year average in many parts of the state.
They’re in soil, gardening mulch, and also not appropriate for bait.
Shoreline restoration project planned for Mississippi Headwaters in Itasca State Park.
Changes for 2020 include voluntary sampling in affected areas, a new management zone and new surveillance areas.
71st year of counts continues, and second year of West Nile virus sampling shows similar results.
Fairmont to instead host event Oct. 8-9, 2021.
Family came across what they first thought was a swimming dog. They soon realized, though, that it was a young bear with a clear plastic cheese ball container stuck on its head.
With the exception of the month of July, walleye angling on the lake is catch-and-release this season. Catch-and-release walleye fishing is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, Aug. 1, and continue through Monday, Nov. 30.
Watch for turtles on roadways.
Six counties in and near Twin Cities metro prohibited from deer feeding and attractants starting July 1.
Anglers urged to follow new ‘close to home’ guidelines to minimize potential virus transmission.
New ‘close-to-home’ guidelines minimize potential virus transmission.
(Minnesota DNR)The Minnesota DNR and Minnesota Department of Health collaborated to create new outdoor recreation guidelines for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. These guidelines apply to both recreational facilities and the public and are based on Governor Walz’s Emergency Executive Order Allowing for Safe Outdoor Recreation (EO 20-38). Following these guidelines will help protect you and your fellow Minnesotans from this health threat. You…
Minnesota DNR cites COVID-19 social distancing protocols in canceling 2020 egg-take operations for walleyes, other species. Categories: Fishing, Minnesota Videos, News, Walleye, Walleye Videos Tags: Fish, Fish stocking, Fishing, Minnesota DNR
DNR: Missed year of stocking will have minimal long-term impact on angling, fish populations.
Large, common raptor sported a 26-year-old leg band.
73rd annual event postponed to May 6-9, 2021; 2020 fishing opener still scheduled May 9.
Another victory to environmental groups who oppose the project.
Additional regulation changes for trophy northern pike and bass.
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