The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Rice Lake, located partially in Maple Grove, Hennepin County. A Rice Lake property owner contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels attached to a settlement …
Statewide youth deer season returns Oct. 17-20 Minnesota’s youth deer season will take place statewide Thursday, Oct. 17, through Sunday, Oct. 20. The season coincides with statewide teacher workshops, so many Minnesota students don’t have school during …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has designated 1,820 acres of land in Washington County as Minnesota’s newest wildlife management area, named Keystone Woods WMA. Formerly a cattle ranch, Keystone Woods is one of the largest undeveloped tracts …
The public is invited to attend the dedication of new public hunting land in Brown County at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, as part of the Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener. The ceremony celebrates approximately 140 acres recently added to the …
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating burning restrictions beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 for Cook and Lake counties in northeast Minnesota. These restrictions apply to …
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, burning restrictions will begin on Friday, Oct. 4 at 12:01 a.m. for Cook and Lake counties. In the area affected by the restrictions: Burning permits will not be issued for brush or yard waste. …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites those interested in non-motorized and motorized use of recreational trail systems in the Solana State Forest in Aitkin County to attend an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m., at Aitkin High …
Permits are available for the Oct. 18-20 youth hunt at Lake Bemidji State Park. This firearms hunt is open to youth ages 12 to 15. Youth must be accompanied by an adult mentor over the age 18. Mentors may not carry firearms. The youth hunter must have a …
Cisco and whitefish sport netting to open on northern lakes Netting for harvesting cisco, also referred to as tullibee, and whitefish for personal use is open this fall on designated lakes. Whitefish and cisco sport netting is open to Minnesota residents …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Roseau River Wildlife Management Area to share their perspectives about future management at the WMA. This input will help inform an update to the master plan for the WMA. The …
Native brook trout will soon benefit from improved habitat as the Buckingham Creek stream restoration project nears completion. Buckingham Creek has the coldest water of Duluth’s 16 trout streams and runs through the city of Duluth’s Enger Park Golf Course …
Gov. Tim Walz proclaimed Saturday, Sept. 28 as Public Lands Day in Minnesota, which aligns with National Public Lands Day, the largest single-day volunteer event for public lands in the United States. "Minnesota's unique and spectacular public …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Cedar Lake, near Upsala in Morrison County. The Pine-Cedar Lake Association contacted the DNR after finding zebra mussels on settlement samplers at multiple …
Hunter walking trails provide access to public hunting in northern Minnesota The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains hunter walking trails as easy ways to travel by foot through wildlife management areas, state and federal forests, and …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has published the Groundwater Atlas of Wadena County. It covers groundwater conditions and sensitivity to pollution, expanding on the geologic atlas previously produced by the Minnesota Geological Survey. DNR …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds lake property owners to carefully check boats and trailers, docks and lifts, and all other water-related equipment for invasive species when removing equipment for seasonal storage. Several zebra mussel …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will conduct a webinar for anyone interested in learning more about the department’s project to update Minnesota’s Public Waters Inventory. The webinar will be held from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. Here is the …
Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens this weekend Minnesota’s regular waterfowl hunting season opens a half-hour before sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 21, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters about season dates, regulations …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division recently recognized four conservation officers, a natural resources pilot, and a Forestry Division staff person for their lifesaving efforts during the previous several months. Recognized …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on a draft update of the WMA’s master plan, which will guide management of the popular hunting and wildlife- …
