People might already know that the 2024 state park vehicle permit sticker features Big Stone Lake State Park, but do they know the story about how the park got selected for the permit? When deciding which park to feature, the Minnesota Department of …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Feb. 29 on an environmental assessment worksheet for the Maple Creek Habitat Enhancement Project, located in Fillmore County. The proposed project includes enhancement of …
Apply for turkey permits in Mille Lacs, Carlos Avery or Whitewater WMAs by Feb. 16 Turkey hunters have through Friday, Feb. 16, to apply for turkey hunting permits for the A-C spring hunting seasons in Mille Lacs and Carlos Avery wildlife management areas …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Friday, March 1, on fisheries management plans. In the Duluth area, plans for the following streams will be reviewed this winter: Barrs Creek, St. Louis County …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced the programmatic framework that will guide how and where the historic, one-time Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) investments will be focused. The transformative $149.9 …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released the updated Invasive Carp Action Plan for the next 10 years of prevention and management efforts in Minnesota. The plan includes a prioritized set of recommended actions that build upon the DNR’s …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the winter program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. In a webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 17, join DNR staff live …
Snowshoeing is the perfect way to beat cabin fever, bringing people outside for fresh air and providing a connection with nature that is beneficial for physical and mental health. Snow came late to Minnesota this year, and although there are still areas …
With Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend coming up Saturday, Jan. 13, through Monday, Jan. 15, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising anglers to put safety first when making plans. “Ice is unsafe in much of the state, including in the metro …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting private woodland owners with two or more acres of forested property to participate in a new effort to help improve and advance forest inventory across Minnesota. The DNR’s Resource Assessment …
As part of its work to transfer the land at Upper Sioux Agency State Park to the Upper Sioux Community, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will close the park to the public on Feb. 16, 2024. The Upper Sioux Community has had a longstanding …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the winter program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. In a webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 10, DNR staff will …
Minnesota has had a net gain of approximately 43,000 acres of wetland in the period of 2006-2020 — that’s one of the key findings of the Wetland Status and Trends Monitoring Report released today by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The report …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has presented its annual Ecological and Water Resources recognition award to the Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District. EWR Division Director, Katie Smith, presented the award at the Minnesota …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources presented its annual Watershed District of the Year award to the Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District. Dan Lais, DNR Ecological and Water Resources Division Central Region manager, presented the award …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships. DNR summer interns gain valuable training, build meaningful …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is waiving vehicle permit fees at all 75 state parks and recreation areas on Monday, Jan. 15. With this year’s unusual weather, it’s good to know there are many winter park activities that don’t require snow or …
Area fisheries managers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin the drawdown process on Sibley County's Clear Lake this spring. The temporary lowering of water levels on this 505-acre lake is taking place to improve fish and …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the winter program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. In a webinar on Wednesday, Jan. 3, staff from Wolf …
Widespread rain, wind and unseasonably warm weather during recent days have degraded ice conditions throughout the state, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. While the week between the Christmas and New Year’s holidays has become …
