The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will soon be flying an aerial detection survey across the state to pinpoint where defoliation from forest tent caterpillars has occurred this spring and to what severity. "While the caterpillars don't cause a health risk to humans, the presence of hundreds (or thousands) …
As part of its ongoing effort to get more people outdoors, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Parks and Trails Division is offering an introduction to camping and climbing through combined I Can Camp! and I Can Climb! weekends in June.
Add a little extra color and motion to your summer garden with containers designed to attract birds and butterflies. Many garden centers continue to sell annuals throughout the summer and many of these mid-season annuals are a bit bigger, providing instant impact.
Our grandson, Zane came over to spend Saturday night with us as has become the routine. Usually on Sunday morning, Zane, my wife, and I are all up at the crack of dawn, ready to take on the day. This Sunday, we were moving a bit more slowly.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (DNR) has finalized rules for Minnesota's first regulated wolf hunting and trapping season this fall and winter. There are several changes to what the DNR originally proposed in May as a result of input received since the proposal was announced.
It only takes seeing a couple of big bucks to get me into the mood to put the trail cameras out again. Trail cameras are triggered to take digital pictures whenever there is movement in the direction they are pointed. A person never knows what will have its picture taken …
For the past several days, and the projection of several more to follow, the temperature has been between 95 and 100 degrees. I am not one that usually complains about warm weather, but this is getting ridiculous. People suffer from the heat, and I complain about it, but I am …
Anyone who is in close touch with Nature is aware that most wild creatures do not die of old age. The general rule is that eventually, due to weakness brought on by age, illness or injury, one wild creature becomes food for another. Scavengers, from birds and mammals, to insects …
Youth who want to experience waterfowl hunting for the first time can apply by Monday, Aug. 13, to be one 80 participants in this year's mentored youth waterfowl hunt on Saturday, Sept. 8, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.
Starting this year, Minnesota turkey hunters may purchase a license over-the-counter to hunt the fall season wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said. No lottery application will be necessary. Hunters still must declare a turkey permit area when purchasing a license, and they …
When the telephone rang Tuesday afternoon, I recognized Damon's number on caller I. D. It surprised me when Zane was on the line. We made small talk for a few minutes before he got to the point of his call. With a bit of hesitation he said, "Grandpa, may Trevor …
A coalition of conservation groups and agencies, including the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), took a significant step forward today in the protection, restoration and enhancement of the state's prairies, restored grasslands and prairie pothole wetlands. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work together for the benefit …
When the grandsons come over to Grandpa and Nanna's house, they can count on something exciting happening. Last week, Zane came to spend the day during the week while his parents worked. I had to go to work also which left he and Nanna to entertain themselves. That is not …
A research project, using a natural product called Zequanox, is underway at Lake Carlos State Park in an effort to discover an effective and environmentally safe means to control zebra mussels and protect aquatic ecosystems, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced. The DNR's invasive species program is working with …
Waterfowl hunters in southern Minnesota will have additional late season hunting opportunities under a new three-zone, 60-day season announced today by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Last year, the DNR split the state into two hunting zones with different season dates as part of an effort to provide …
