A series of outdoor skills webinars has seen continued growth in participation as Minnesotans have looked to boost their fishing, hunting, habitat and outdoors know-how. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is continuing the Minnesota Outdoor …
Shovelnose sturgeon in many ways pale in comparison to lake sturgeon. They weigh less and aren’t nearly as long. They live much shorter lives, and they’re not as popular a target for anglers. Nevertheless, shovelnose sturgeon are a native fish known for …
During Take a Kid Fishing weekend (Friday, June 9 to Sunday, June 11) Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger along, and participate in one among many ways to enjoy June as the 2023 Great Outdoors Month. “ …
Crossbows allowed for deer and turkey hunters Crossbows will be newly allowed for Minnesota deer and spring turkey hunters starting this year, following a law change passed in the 2023 legislative session. Hunters who purchase an archery deer license may …
Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota DNR are encouraging Minnesotans to get out in nature and enjoy the state’s outstanding outdoor opportunities by proclaiming June 2023 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation cites the health and wellness benefits of spending …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to help monitor the loon population in Aitkin, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca and Lake counties. Volunteers are needed for a minimum of one morning during the June 30 through July 10 monitoring …
A construction project to bring accessibility updates to William O’Brien State Park is slated to begin in September. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites the public to learn more about the project at an open house Thursday, June 15 from 4- …
Riders with an all-terrain vehicle registered for private or agricultural use won’t need to pay the registration fee to ride the state’s public ATV trails June 10-11. This is the 10th year that Minnesota is providing ATV riders with free access to more …
DNR invites public comment on Red Lake WMA master plan update The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Red Lake Wildlife Management Area to share their thoughts on a draft update of the WMA’s master plan, which will …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Red Lake Nation and the White Earth Nation recently completed a lake sturgeon egg take operation along the Rainy River in Minnesota. In previous years, lake sturgeon …
As of late May, about 10 bison calves have joined the 30-member herd at Minneopa State Park. The Blue Mounds State Park herd has grown by about 20 calves. By the end of the birthing season, around 35 new arrivals in total are expected to join the Minnesota …
A woman was treated and released from the hospital after being injured by a black bear near Nisswa early Friday morning. The woman was staying at a cabin near Gull Lake and let her dog outside shortly after midnight. She went into the yard to check on the …
Water levels in the Canisteo Legacy Mine Pit have dropped from 1,311 to 1,309.07 feet since the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources began contingency pumping last December. “At this time last year, Canisteo water levels were 1.7 feet higher than they …
After closure due to flooding, Fort Snelling State Park will reopen to the public on Saturday, May 27. The visitor center, park office, parking lots, swimming beach, picnic area near the beach and Snelling Lake trail will be available to the public. Some …
Minnesota’s summer boating season is about to kick into high gear. While anglers and paddlers have been on the water for weeks, Memorial Day weekend represents the traditional start of the recreational boating season, when waterways come alive with all …
Applications open to hunt elk in Minnesota Interested hunters have through Friday, June 16, to apply for one of 17 elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Seasons will run from early September to mid-October. …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts. Minnesota is bear country, but people can peacefully share the outdoors with bears by paying …
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in the Red Lake 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, fishing and wildlife- …
In advance of the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is highlighting recreational opportunities at state parks, trails and recreation areas throughout Minnesota. The DNR’s summer activities guide is a great place …
Fort Snelling State Park temporarily closed again to the public at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17 because water from the rising Minnesota River is expected to flood the main park road and all the parking lots. The park will remain closed until flood waters …
