Hill Annex Mine State Park in Calumet has been deauthorized as a state park and is now closed. These actions are consistent with the historical expectation that mining would return to this site. “Over its 60-year history, Hill Annex Mine produced 63 …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites public review and written comments on a proposal by St. Louis County and the Quad Cities ATV Club to obtain Grant-in-Aid (GIA) funding for an off-highway vehicle trail. This trail is for all-terrain …
Crystal Springs Hatchery in Winona County is showing its age. Concrete infrastructure built there in the 1930s is crumbling. Clay waterlines that bring 48-degree artesian spring water into the facility are cracked and could fail at any time, putting the …
Opportunities available to hunt elk in Minnesota Hunters have through Saturday, June 15, to apply for one of the 10 elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Licenses offered this year include two landowner permits, …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Pokegama Lake, near Grand Rapids in Itasca County. The DNR received a report of suspected starry stonewort in Pokegama Lake from Itasca …
Beginning with Free Park Day on Saturday, June 8, visitors to Jay Cooke State Park can learn more about the historic Swinging Bridge with summer programming dedicated to the bridge’s 100th anniversary. First built of ropes and logs in 1924 by the U.S. …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the summer program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. In a webinar on Wednesday, June 5, Katie Lee, …
During Take a Kid Fishing Weekend Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing — and fishing is one way among many to enjoy Great Outdoors Month (June). “Fishing is fun and it’s …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is beginning a new three-year research project in northeastern Minnesota to gather additional data on deer populations. The DNR will place cameras on public and private lands to gather additional deer density …
Gov. Tim Walz is encouraging Minnesotans to get out in nature and enjoy the state’s outstanding outdoor opportunities by proclaiming June 2024 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation points to the investments in renewing and evolving the state’s outdoor …
A new web tool will make it easier for people to locate shooting ranges that meet their needs, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. There are around 350 shooting ranges throughout the state that cater to a broad variety of archery …
Minnesotans with an all-terrain vehicle registered for agricultural use can ride the state’s public ATV trails June 8-9 without paying the registration fee ($60 for three years). Out-of-state riders can explore Minnesota’s ATV trails this weekend as well …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the summer program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. Webinars in the coming weeks will cover backyard …
Minnesota’s lakes and rivers are about to be abuzz with activity. Memorial Day weekend represents the traditional start of the recreational boating season, when water recreation enthusiasts of all types join the anglers, paddlers and others who’ve been on …
It’s no secret that Minnesotans love their trees and want to keep them healthy – but sometimes concern leads down the wrong the path. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, in 2023 many people misdiagnosed deadly, invasive oak wilt …
The first of four peregrine falcon eggs in the DNR FalconCam nest box has hatched and a chick is now visible. The popular webcam, live streaming from a nest box on a high rise in downtown St. Paul, will once again capture a peregrine falcon pair raising …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced today that it received a 420-acre land donation near Byron in Olmsted County from The Nature Conservancy and Trust for Public Land. Named Moon Valley Wildlife Management Area, the property is now open …
Bass fishing a highlight of spring The bass fishing catch-and-keep season opens Saturday, May 25, and spring is a great time to cast a line for these fun-to-catch fish. Largemouth and smallmouth bass can be easier to catch in spring and early summer when …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts with bears. Minnesota is bear country, but people can peacefully share the outdoors with bears by …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers to share their favorite Minnesota fish recipes through the Wild Minnesota Recipe Exchange. People can submit recipes through June 30 for the chance to be featured on DNR website and social …
