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Aquatic invasive species violation rate drops; still 1 in 5 boats violates the AIS law
ST. PAUL - With another boating season just around the corner, Minnesota boaters and anglers need to continue to take steps to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).
Long winter prompts temporary beaver trapping season extension
Due to prolonged ice cover, the beaver trapping season in the northern third of Minnesota will be extended through Thursday, May 15.
DNR & MDHA Deer hunting listening sessions planned
Deer hunters are invited to attend one of a series of listening sessions jointly hosted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA).
Bear hunt application deadline May 2
The deadline to apply for a Minnesota bear hunting license is Friday, May 2.
DNR uges homeowners to resist pruning evergreens with red needles
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds homeowners to wait to prune evergreen tree branches that have brown or red needles.
Abundant walleyes await anglers on opener on Leech Lake
The 2014 fishing opener on Leech Lake is expected to be excellent, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Known as one of the state's top 10 "fish factories," Leech Lake will boast another year of high walleye abundance and healthy populations of northern pike, largemouth bass and other …
Minnesota hunters have until June 13 to apply for one of nine elk licenses
Hunters have until Friday, June 13, to apply for one of nine elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Hunters interested in applying for a license can find maps of the two hunting zones and other pertinent information on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/hunting/elk.
What you need to know about Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne illness in the northern hemisphere. Approximately 20,000 new cases are reported to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) each year. The CDC acknowledges that 90 percent of cases go unreported. Lyme disease is endemic to much of Minnesota, including Cass and surrounding counties.
The hunt for the elusive mushroom
In my part of the country, somewhere between the first and fifteenth of May, morel mushrooms spring forth from their winter hiding places and provide the intrepid mushroom hunters with a gourmet treat.
Forest tent caterpillar peak: Too soon to predict
The forest tent caterpillar population has been on the rise in some northern and west-central Minnesota counties since 2007, but may have reached a peak in 2013 when 1.1 million acres of aspen, oak, basswood, birch and other hardwood trees were defoliated.
DNR to celebrate Cass County land donation from Nature Conservatory
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division will celebrate the acquisition of the 2,751-acre Camp Lake property in Cass County on June 12, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Trelipe Township Hall, 3669 County Road 55 NE, near Remer.
Colorful poster has tips for helping bees and butterflies
In a one-half acre plot in his backyard, prairie enthusiast Mike Halverson has seen many benefits of planting over 125 different species during the last 15 years.
Breeding duck numbers down, Canada goose population similar to last year
Along with another unusual spring and late ice-out, Minnesota's breeding mallard population counts are down slightly from last year while other species saw higher declines, according to the results of the annual Minnesota Department of Natural Resources spring waterfowl surveys.
Apply now for mentored upland bird hunts
Families and youth can apply now for an opportunity to hunt with experienced upland bird hunters on Saturday, Oct. 18.
Conservative deer season set; hunting licenses go on sale Aug. 1
Hunters can expect a conservative 2014 deer season designed to rebuild deer numbers across much of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said.
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