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Public input needed on fisheries management plans for 151 Minnesota lakes
Published on February 20, 2025
March is the month to connect with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries offices across Minnesota about 151 lakes in 40 counties that will have their fisheries lake management plans updated in 2025.
As deadlines approach, Minnesota DNR urges fish house owners to remove shelters from the ice
Published on February 20, 2025
With warm weather in the forecast for much of Minnesota during the coming week, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who still has a fish house on the ice to start planning for its removal.
Minnesota DNR to begin capturing and collaring elk for research project in northwest Minnesota
Published on February 18, 2025
Research biologists from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities will begin capturing and collaring elk for an in-depth elk research project in northwest Minnesota beginning early March 2025.
Minnesota DNR proposes bear permit area boundary revisions
Published on February 18, 2025
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recommending changes to several bear permit area boundaries based on input from wildlife managers and Tribal requests, as well as an effort to align boundaries with consistent landscapes such as the edges between forested and agricultural lands, and reduce agricultural conflicts.
Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Feb. 18
Published on February 18, 2025
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
Longtime Duluth-area conservation officer named 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year
Published on February 13, 2025
Several other COs also honored at annual award celebration.
New eagle pair, nest to be featured on popular Minnesota DNR EagleCam
Published on November 19, 2024
Original camera will also remain on.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Turtle River Lake in Beltrami County
Published on November 7, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Turtle River Lake, near the town of Turtle River in Beltrami County.
Open fire restrictions lifted in northeast Minnesota
Published on October 24, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is lifting open fire restrictions in Cook, Koochiching, Lake, and the northern portion of St. Louis counties, effective Friday, October 25 at 12:01 a.m.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Bass Lake in Wright County
Published on October 24, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Bass Lake, near Annandale in Wright County.
Zebra mussels confirmed in Rice Lake in Hennepin County
Published on October 10, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Rice Lake, located partially in Maple Grove, Hennepin County.
Cook and Lake County Burning Restrictions Begin Friday, Oct. 4
Published on October 3, 2024
To help ensure public safety and protect natural resources, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is activating burning restrictions beginning 12:01 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4 for Cook and Lake counties in northeast Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR to hold open house to discuss trail planning for Solana State Forest
Published on October 2, 2024
Meeting will be held in Aitkin.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac
Published on August 12, 2024
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
Minnesota DNR and partners to provide Mud Lake project update at public meeting
Published on July 26, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will host a public meeting to provide information about an upcoming restoration project at Mud Lake, a sheltered bay of the St. Louis River located in Duluth.
DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to the U.S. Forest Service to benefit Minnesota’s public schools
Published on July 11, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Office of School Trust Lands, and the U.S. Forest Service - Superior National Forest are working together on a strategy to transfer approximately 80,000 acres of school trust lands within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to federal ownership. This decision will benefit Minnesota's public education system.