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Deer lottery application deadline is Thursday, September 10
Firearms and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer throughout much of Minnesota this hunting season are reminded they must purchase their license and apply for an antlerless permit by Thursday, Sept. 10, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said.
DNR encourages rural homeowners to be 'firewise'
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging rural homeowners to become "Firewise" to reduce the risks of wildfires to their homes.
DNR redoubles Mille Lacs Lake walleye management efforts
The DNR announced today it is implementing several concrete steps aimed at improving the Mille Lacs Lake walleye population, while building a closer working relationship with the Mille Lacs community.
DNR schedules regional meeting to explore improving spring wild turkey season
How to increase hunter opportunity and satisfaction during the spring wild turkey season will be the focus of four public discussion meetings the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host in late September and October.
Grouse hunting is a great way to enjoy fall
Fall color begins to show, an occasional crisp morning arrives - both are telltale signs that the hunting season opener for grouse, Minnesota's most popular game bird, is right around the corner.
Conservative deer season will continue to build population
Following a milder winter and a conservative deer season last year, hunters this fall may see more deer on the landscape during the archery deer season and while scouting for the Saturday, Nov. 7, firearms deer opener, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Surplus spring turkey licenses on sale March 7
Hunters who applied for a spring wild turkey hunting license for time periods A or B but were not selected in the recent lottery are eligible to purchase a surplus license on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 5 p.m. Monday, March 7.
DNR seeks input on bear permit unit shifts
People can give input on a plan by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to change the boundaries of several bear permit units in the Leech Lake area.
Adding to ranks of hunters and anglers is topic for DNR summit
Gone are the days when the hunting masses wore red flannel for visibility, when youth wandered the countryside with .22 rifles hunting squirrels with little or no supervision and kids sold nightcrawlers along the side of the road like lemonade.
Aquatic invasive species: How they affect our lakes and research being done to remove them
You have been hearing about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) for years but what are they actually doing to our lakes? Populations of AIS can rapidly grow and reproduce, and change the habitat of a lake.
Ruffed grouse counts up, sharp-tailed grouse down from last year
Minnesota's ruffed grouse spring drumming counts were up 18 percent statewide this year compared to last year, according to a survey conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Panfish regulations on three Cass County Lakes to be discussed
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a public meeting to provide information and ask for comments on a proposal to put in place five-fish bag limits for sunfish and black crappie on Little Webb and Moccasin lakes, and a five-fish bag limit for sunfish on Thirteen Lake in …
2016 fall duck and goose seasons approaching
Minnesota's regular waterfowl season will open on Saturday, Sept. 24, with similar bag limits and season dates that were in place last year, according to the Department of Natural Resources.
Deer lottery application deadline is Sept. 8
Firearms and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as lottery this hunting season are reminded they must purchase their license and apply for an antlerless permit by Thursday, Sept. 8.
November is peak month for deer-vehicle crashes
Motorists should watch for deer in November, which is the peak time for deer-vehicle crashes in the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
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