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Check status of boat ramps, campgrounds, roads & trails before traveling

Before venturing out to campgrounds, trails and public water accesses statewide, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises people to check online or call ahead to avoid surprises.

Anglers spend $2.4 billion in Minnesota, according to new report

The anglers who enjoy Minnesota's sky blue waters are a powerful engine for the state's economy, according to a new survey data released by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

DNR initiates public input process on Leech Lake special walleye regulations

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is initiating the public input process on potential walleye regulation changes on Leech Lake. The DNR is considering relaxing harvest regulations for the 2014 fishing season. The current 18- to 26-inch protected slot limit was put in place March 1, 2005 and extended …

Aquatic plant removal may require DNR permits

Lakeshore property owners are reminded that removal of aquatic plants from Minnesota lakes may require a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

It might be delicious

We have some friends from Louisiana that come to our place bow hunting whenever they can draw a tag. Several of the guys have left local things for my wife and I to eat after they have gone home. Most of the time, it is something they have hunted or …

Adults can fish free if they Take-A-Kid Fishing June 7-9

Celebrate the end of the school year with a potential angler-to-be by fishing for free with a child 15 or younger, June 7-9, during Take-A-Kid Fishing weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

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.
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