Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Press Releases

• Published on May 16, 2024 - 21:51 GMT

  

  State parks and trails offer abundant recreational opportunities over Memorial Day weekend (published May 16, 2024)

  In preparation for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing recreation opportunities across the state parks and trails system. “We are honored to welcome visitors for a weekend of outdoor recreation and …

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• Published on May 16, 2024 - 21:51 GMT

  

  Clear Lake in Sibley County opened to unlimited fishing (published May 16, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has opened Clear Lake in Sibley County to unlimited fishing, allowing anglers to harvest fish that would likely not survive the upcoming winter during low water conditions on the 505-acre lake. As part of a …

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• Published on May 13, 2024 - 19:23 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 13 (published May 13, 2024)

  Spring turkey hunting season continues through May 31 Firearms turkey hunters who have an unused tag from an earlier hunt period can participate in the final hunt period from Wednesday, May 22, through Friday, May 31. Hunters can also purchase a license …

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• Published on May 13, 2024 - 19:22 GMT

  

  Minnesota DNR recognizes state record shovelnose sturgeon (published May 13, 2024)

  Anglers recently caught two shovelnose sturgeon that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recognized in quick succession as state records in the catch-and-release category based on length of the fish. Tyler Young of Lakeville caught and released a …

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• Published on May 13, 2024 - 19:22 GMT

  

  Opportunities available to hunt elk in Minnesota (published May 13, 2024)

  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, two 10-year history permits, and six general …

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• Published on May 13, 2024 - 19:22 GMT

  

  Starry stonewort confirmed in Middle Cullen Lake in Crow Wing County (published May 13, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of the invasive algae starry stonewort in Middle Cullen Lake, near Nisswa in Crow Wing County. Minnesota DNR staff, who were conducting a curly-leaf pondweed survey, discovered starry …

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• Published on May 10, 2024 - 20:30 GMT

  

  Water levels dropped by 8 feet at Canisteo Mine Pit in Itasca County (published May 10, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has turned off the water pumps at the Canisteo Mine Pit, marking the end of a second season of winter contingency pumping. For the last two winters into early springtime, water pumping operations ran 24 hours a …

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• Published on May 9, 2024 - 21:18 GMT

  

  During fishing opener weekend and always: clean, drain, dispose to help protect Minnesota waters (published May 9, 2024)

  The approaching walleye fishing season comes with a reminder from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to always follow state laws to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. It’s important for anglers to take a few minutes for invasive …

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• Published on May 9, 2024 - 21:18 GMT

  

  Work has begun on the Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail at Maplewood State Park (published May 9, 2024)

  Construction is underway on the 3.8-mile segment of the Heart of the Lakes Trail that winds through the woods, prairies and lakes of Maplewood State Park. The Heart of the Lakes Regional Trail is a 10-foot wide, 32-mile long, multi-use recreational trail …

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• Published on May 6, 2024 - 17:40 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, May 6 (published May 6, 2024)

  Mille Lacs walleye catch-and-release reminder Mille Lacs Lake walleye fishing will be catch-and-release during the spring and summer with the opportunity to harvest a walleye starting on Friday, Aug. 16. During the open water harvest opportunity beginning …

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• Published on May 6, 2024 - 17:40 GMT

  

  Plant and care for trees, grow resilient communities this Arbor Month (published May 6, 2024)

  This May, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites community members to celebrate Arbor Month by embracing the theme, “Plant and Care for Trees, Grow Resilient Communities.” May is the perfect month to focus attention on tree care. “Choosing …

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• Published on May 2, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

  

  Regional fishing outlooks available from Minnesota DNR in preparation for opener (published May 2, 2024)

  Anglers looking for local fishing information before the Saturday, May 11 fishing opener can check the regional fishing outlooks from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The outlooks provide details about fishing opportunities and conditions in …

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• Published on May 2, 2024 - 18:44 GMT

  

  Wildlife Drive at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area open May 18-19 (published May 2, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will open the Wildlife Drive at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area to the public Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19, weather and dike conditions permitting. The weekend will offer unique wildlife …

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• Published on April 30, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 30 (published April 30, 2024)

  Bear hunt applications due Friday, May 3 Prospective bear hunters have until Friday, May 3 to apply for a bear hunting license from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Applications for the 2024 season can be submitted online, at any license …

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• Published on April 30, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

  

  Minnesota moms: Join the Mother’s Day weekend fishing challenge (published April 30, 2024)

  Moms who live in Minnesota are invited to join a free virtual fishing challenge Saturday, May 11, through Sunday, May 12, during Take a Mom Fishing Weekend, when all Minnesota moms can fish without purchasing a fishing license. The Minnesota Department of …

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• Published on April 30, 2024 - 14:13 GMT

  

  Highway 23 culvert replacement at Perch Lake to start May 13 (published April 30, 2024)

  Work to complete the Highway 23 culvert replacement project at Perch Lake near Gary New Duluth will begin on May 13. The culvert replacement under the Highway 23 causeway is a part of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Land Trust …

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• Published on April 23, 2024 - 19:01 GMT

  

  Minnesota DNR invites public comment on Lac qui Parle WMA master plan update (published April 23, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on a draft update of the master plan for the popular hunting, fishing and wildlife-watching destination in …

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• Published on April 22, 2024 - 21:19 GMT

  

  Fish and Wildlife Almanac, April 22 (published April 22, 2024)

  Report fish die-offs to help DNR, others respond as needed The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to contact the state duty officer if they see evidence of a fish die-off in a lake or stream. Fish die-offs can result from a …

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• Published on April 22, 2024 - 21:19 GMT

  

  Minnesota DNR volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week (published April 22, 2024)

  More than 14,400 volunteers helped the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources do everything from monitoring rainfall levels to clearing trails, according to the new 2023 annual DNR volunteer report. The report is being released as part of the …

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• Published on April 18, 2024 - 19:08 GMT

  

  Public invited to tour Waterville State Fish Hatchery (published April 18, 2024)

  The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to tour the Waterville State Fish Hatchery and learn about the importance of the investment in constructing a new hatchery there. The open house will be 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Wednesday, …

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