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Deer lottery application deadline Sept. 9
Firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season are reminded they must purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 9.
Worsening drought and increasing wildfire risk mean more burning restrictions begin Tuesday
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding burning restrictions across portions of central and northern Minnesota, beginning 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, August 17. Burning restrictions will now cover 34 counties where intensifying drought has elevated the potential for devastating wildfires. …
Wild rice season opens soon, but harvesters must ensure rice is ripe
Wild rice conditions are looking good this year in many areas of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering tips and a reminder of important regulations restricting harvest to rice stands that are ripe.
Outdoors - New bow technology
For years I have hunted with a compound bow made in the early 1980’s. When I bought it, the technology that went into making it was cutting edge.
Air quality alert due to wildfire smoke continues across most of Minnesota through Tuesday, August 3
The air quality alert issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) continues for most of Minnesota until Tuesday, August 3, at 3 p.m.
Anglers, please, get the lead out
Some time ago the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) learned of a serious problem affecting wildlife in our state, especially our beloved state bird, the common loon.
DNR and partners are implementing next drought response steps
With 52 percent of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought and 4 percent in extreme drought, the state has entered the drought warning phase. With this designation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and others are taking additional steps.
Ruffed grouse counts down from last year - 72nd year of counts continues
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring population counts are down from last year as expected during the declining phase of the species’ 10-year cycle — a predictable pattern recorded for 72 years.
More counties under burning restrictions to help prevent wildfires
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding burning restrictions.
Hunters can begin planning with the 2021 deer hunting season details
With the release of the online version of the 2021 Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations handbook, hunters can read up on what’s new to prepare for this year’s deer hunting season.
Anglers, please, get the lead out
Some time ago the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) learned of a serious problem affecting wildlife in our state, especially our beloved state bird, the common loon. X-rays of prematurely dead loons revealed that 15% to 50% of them had ingested lead fishing tackle (mainly split shots, other small …
Starry stonewort confirmed in Leech Lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the invasive algae starry stonewort in Leech Lake.
Minnesota enters drought warning phase
With 52 percent of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought and 4 percent in extreme drought, the state has entered the drought warning phase.
Lack of rain creating challenges at boat landings this summer
The abnormally dry to drought conditions occurring across Minnesota are creating challenging conditions for people trying to get their boats into or out of the water at public boat launches, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
As drought continues, risk of equipment-caused wildfire increases
With the ongoing drought increasing the risk of wildfire in northern Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges off-road vehicle, heavy equipment and agricultural operators to be cautious in these dry conditions, as they could unintentionally a spark a fire
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