
MN Daily Update: Minnesota DNR seeking applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program
Interested in becoming a Minnesota DNR conservation officer? The DNR is looking for new applicants. Here’s what to know.

Interested in becoming a Minnesota DNR conservation officer? The DNR is looking for new applicants. Here’s what to know.

The spring snow goose migration is on – and it appears to be happening fast.
As of Tuesday morning, parts of the midcontinent flock of lesser snows are moving north quickly across several states,

Over the years, I have made every mistake in the book while pursuing wild turkeys, plus I invented several that nobody knew about.
Now that I’m an expert on all the ways you can
Maple syrup season has already arrived, and you can learn about the process at Minnesota State Parks this March and April. Listen here for details.

Just about any dog that will retrieve a bumper, a ball, or a dead duck, can also be taught how to find shed antlers. The key ingredients are retrieving desire, and natural hold and carry.<br

Pheasant Fest 2026 featured lots of sporting dog attractions, as usual.
On the Bird Dog stage, Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, senior veterinarian at Purina, dispensed reams of preventative wisdom during a seminar at the Minneapolis

Rivers and lakes are natural attractions for kids of all ages and are especially enticing to youngsters who enjoy toting a fishing rig and worm bucket.
John Peterson of Bemidji, Minn., was one of

With its deep channels, red-and-green buoys swaying in the current, barges and bald eagles… if there ever was a real river, it’s the Mississippi.
A real river is one with calm and clear winter

The Minnesota DNR is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026, and is inviting Minnesotans to reach out and share their input. Listen here for details.
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