Two new tactics to add more ducks to Minnesota's skies were the focus of a signing ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 14, attended by leaders of Ducks Unlimited, the Minnesota Waterfowl Association and other conservation organizations.
The Chippewa National Forest will welcome a new Forest Supervisor by February 2011. Darla Lenz will become the 19th Forest Supervisor of the Chippewa National Forest since its establishment in1908. Lenz replaces Rob Harper, who transferred to the Forest Service Washington DC office in August 2010.
The Chippewa National Forest has named the new Deer River District Ranger. Jason Kuiken begins his new job on the Deer River Ranger District on February 13, 2011.
Yes, I really am an old softy, especially at Christmas time. The boys are grown and they have their families, so they need to make their own Christmas traditions on Christmas day. When the boys were young, they would get up early and see what Santa left in their stockings …
At this time of year there is always a tension between our hope for snow, and our desire for snow-less, cold weather. Snowmobilers and skiers are eager for the white stuff, to make those pastimes possible. Ice fishermen, on the other hand, want - actually need - enough cold weather …
Hunters who want to get in the field early for the 2010 spring turkey hunt must apply by Friday, Jan. 14, wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold.
A veteran natural resource professional has been promoted to deputy commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by new DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for people who would like to pass on to others their passion for hunting by serving as volunteer instructor/mentors for the DNR's Firearms Safety Hunter Education Program.
One thing about livestock, be it good or bad, is they make a person get outside even when one would rather not. Today, there is a raging blizzard going on. Given a choice, I would rather rest by the fire and watch the snow blow by. Since I have assorted …
The Governor's State of the State address focused on a number of key issues - including economic opportunity, the transformation of government, and lean, efficient citizen-centered services - qualities also reflected in the changing face of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), says Commissioner Tom Landwehr.
Minnesota's moose population in northeastern Minnesota continues to decline, according to results of an aerial survey released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Minnesotans age 16 or older can try ice fishing without purchasing an angling license if they take a child younger than 16 fishing during Take-A-Kid Ice Fishing Weekend on Saturday, Feb. 19, through Monday, Feb. 21.
The public comment period remains open through Thursday, Feb. 24, for permanent rule changes proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that affect fishing and issuing permits.
Minnesota's ice fishing shelter removal dates are here or fast approaching. Dark houses, fish houses and portables must be off the ice of inland waters no later than midnight on March 7 in the southern two-thirds of the state and March 21 in the northern third.
Minnesota's bull-only moose hunt will continue in 2011, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has reduced the number of available permits by half to reflect a continued decline in the moose population and a more conservative harvest model.
