About Commissioner’s Orders
Commissioner’s orders are authorized specifically in statute in most cases. Such statutory authority exempts the orders from rulemaking under the Administrative Procedures Act. A commissioner's order is published in the State Register if so required by the statutory authority.
Topic links and contact information
See lists below for topics handled by each division.
- Ecological & Water Resources
- Fish and Wildlife
- Parks and Trails
- Forestry
- Enforcement
- Operations Services
Ecological Resources and Waters
Contact: 651-259-5100
Topics include but may not be limited to:
- Calcareous fens list
- Infested waters designation
- Scientific and natural areas (SNAs) designation
Fish and Wildlife
Contact: 651-259-5200
Topics include but may not be limited to:
- Electronic licensing sales commission
- Fish pathology fees
- Fishing contest fees
- Aquatic management areas (AMAs) designation
- Wildlife management areas (WMAs) designation
- Wetlands and bordering waters designated as WMAs
- ATV trails in WMAs
- User fees for WMAs and AMAs
- Public waters for wildlife
- Motorized watercraft on wildlife management lakes
Parks and Trails
Contact: 651-259-5600
Topics include but may not be limited to:
- Use of state parks; state park pageant areas
- User fees for State Parks and State Recreation Areas
- Waiver or reduction of State Park entrance fees
- Special patron permit
- Charges for operating facilities in State Parks
- User fees for state forest campgrounds
- Seasons for OHV use on state forest lands
- Payment from OHV damage account
- Off-road and ATV trails on state forest lands
- Boat and water safety (noise levels related to marine engine or motorboat)
Forestry
Contact: 651-259-5300
Topics include but may not be limited to:
- Unit forest resource plans
- Heritage Forest designations
- Forest trail designations
- Forest road designations
- User fees for state forest lands
- Forest pest infestations
- Firewood on DNR-administered lands
Enforcement
Contact: 651-259-5222
Topics include but may not be limited to:
- Employees with Limited Law Enforcement Authority
Operations Services
Contact: 651-259-5500
Topics include but may not be limited to:
- Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices on DNR Lands and Facilities