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DNR designates new wildlife lands for public use

The expansion of 28 wildlife management areas (WMAs) and the addition of seven new ones has added 4,405 acres in 24 counties to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) 1.4 million acre WMA system during the past year.

23rd Annual Kids Fishing Derby scheduled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St Paul District, invites everyone 14 years of age and younger to participate in the 23rd Annual Kids' Fishing Derby, Saturday, July 20. The derby will take place at 1217 Federal Dam Drive NE, Federal Dam, MN, at the Leech Lake Dam and Recreation …

The security systems

When we built the new house at the farm, some very considerate friends bought us an alarm for the driveway. Unlike the ones with the rubber hose stretched across the driveway the gas stations used to have to alert attendants when a customer pulled up to the pump, this is …

Minnesota wolf population remains strong

The wolf population remains firmly established on Minnesota's landscape, according to a comprehensive population survey conducted by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The latest survey results estimate that within Minnesota's wolf range there were 438 packs and 2,211 wolves last winter - down 710 wolves from the survey five …

Breeding duck numbers improved, Canada goose population declines

Despite lingering winter weather that included record late ice-out in 2013, Minnesota's breeding duck populations improved from last year, according to the results of the annual Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) spring waterfowl surveys.

Grouse counts decline, later spring nesting may help hatch

Ruffed grouse drumming counts were down across most of the bird's range, according to the annual survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Purchase bear licenses by Aug. 1; Youth licenses free until then

Hunters selected in this year's bear lottery must purchase their licenses by Thursday, Aug. 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

Sharing a fishing license is illegal

A Minnesota man faces multiple charges and fines after he was caught using his brother's fishing license while on the St. Louis River near Knife Falls Dam in Cloquet, May 13, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). His brother was also cited.

Applications for September mentored waterfowl hunt due Aug. 12

Youth who want to experience waterfowl hunting for the first time can apply to be one of 65 participants in this year's mentored youth waterfowl hunt on Saturday, Sept. 7. Application deadline is Monday, Aug. 12.

Woodtick Wheelers annual meeting and club ride

HACKENSACK - The annual meeting of the Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club is Saturday, July 27, at 10 a.m., at the Bursch cabin near Hackensack. New members are always welcome. Ride or trailer your ATV to the meeting.

Minnesota fishing and hunting licenses go mobile

Forgot to buy your license? Then connect to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mobile licensing page to purchase select fishing and hunting licenses via your smartphone.

Fishing lessons and free food

Craig, a friend of mine, called Saturday morning to ask if he could run a line on the lake to catch some catfish. It was fine with me, but he then sweetened the deal with bringing a bunch of vegetables from his garden.

Deer licenses now on sale; lottery applications due Sept. 5

Deer hunting licenses are now available for purchase. Hunters who want an either-sex deer or special hunt permit for the coming season must apply by Thursday, Sept. 5, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

Upland bird day offers adult and youth beginners a hunting how-to

Anyone who wants to learn the basics of upland bird hunting is invited to attend Upland Bird Day from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Dakota County Gun Club in Rosemount, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) asks hunters participating in Minnesota's bear season, which opens Sept. 1, to avoid shooting radio-collared research bears.
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