The grand opening of the 25-mile mountain bike trail system in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area on June 10 also marked the grand finale for a long-time employee of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
Trail system grand opening also grand finale for DNR supervisor
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Apply now for prairie chicken, fall turkey hunts
Hunters who wish to apply for one of 186 permits for the 2011 Minnesota prairie chicken season or for a fall turkey hunting permit must do so by Friday, July 30, wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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Bridge and trail construction requires closures along Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail
A bridge and large culvert will be replaced this summer along the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail, a 39-mile multi-use trail between Faribault and Mankato, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Trails.
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DNR seeks comments on environmental assessment worksheet for the Minnesota Falls Dam Removal Project
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting public comments until July 27 on an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) that was prepared for a project to remove the Minnesota Falls Dam located on the Minnesota River in Yellow Medicine and Chippewa counties. Full Story
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Watch roadways in June and July for swans
People who encounter a white, four-foot-tall bird walking down a road are asked to give it the right-of-way, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. Full Story
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Ruffed grouse counts still high; sharp-tail count decreases slightly
Minnesota’s ruffed grouse spring drumming counts were higher than last year across most of the bird’s range, according to a report released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
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Warm weather brings out fawns, bears and beavers; DNR urges people to leave them alone
With the arrival of warm weather when wildlife is active, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people to leave fawns and other wildlife alone. The DNR offers tips for dealing with nuisance wildlife. Full Story
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Conservation Officer Gary Nordseth honored with DNR Education Achievement Award
Conservation Officer Gary Nordseth of Worthington was honored with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Education Achievement Award for implementing the first Hispanic firearm safety program in the state. Full Story
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Legacy Amendment project: Vermillion River project enhances trout habitat, water quality
You might call it Extreme Makeover: Trout Stream Edition.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Trout Unlimited (TU) are wrapping up a major project to improve aquatic habitat on nearly a mile of the Vermillion River, a trophy brown trout stream near Farmington. Full Story
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Completion date revised for addition of two docks at McQuade Harbor
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is undertaking a project to add two new docks for visiting boaters at the McQuade Small Craft Harbor, located on scenic Highway 61 and McQuade Road. The completion date was projected to be May 24, but is now revised to July 1. Full Story
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Boaters: DNR video explains new aquatic invasive species laws
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has produced an instructional video that explains the state’s new aquatic invasive species laws and shows boaters what they are required to do when leaving Minnesota waters. Full Story
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Bear lottery results now available
New lottery results now are available for hunters who applied for a 2011 Minnesota bear hunting permit. Full Story
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Graduation time brings water accidents
This time of year, there are tragic stories of young people who either drown or become seriously injured in water accidents while attending graduation party festivities. Unfortunately, most accidents could have been prevented with adult guidance and supervision, according to Tim Smalley, water safety specialist with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
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New law aimed at slowing the spread of aquatic invasive species
Legislation aimed at strengthening Minnesota’s ability to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species was signed into law May 27 by Gov. Mark Dayton. Among the results will be more thorough watercraft inspections and stronger regulations to prohibit the transportation of invasive species. Full Story
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Volunteers can help protect the future of Minnesota’s loon population
A statewide study is being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to help ensure the continued health of Minnesota’s state bird, the common loon. Boaters, anglers and lakeshore owners are being asked to pick up dead loons for testing to help biologists discover the major causes of death. Full Story
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State water trails, state parks are part of the historic route to Hudson Bay
The first women seeking to paddle a historic route from Minneapolis to Hudson Bay, in a three-month canoeing expedition on the Minnesota River and Red River state water trails, over Lake Winnipeg, and up the Hayes River, will leave Fort Snelling State Park on June 2. Full Story
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DNR invites public comment on trail and campground changes at Afton State Park
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Trails is amending the management plan for Afton State Park to better serve park visitors while protecting park resources. Full Story
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$630,000 awarded for state conservation projects
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) awarded $630,400 in 13 grants through the Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) grant program to help restore, enhance or protect fish, game and wildlife habitat in the state. Full Story
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DNR hires hunter walk-in access program coordinator
A conservation professional, who also has extensive experience in agricultural relations, has been hired to coordinate Minnesota’s new hunter walk-in access program. Full Story
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Report on Minnesota’s $17.1 billion forest products industry now available
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has rolled out a new report on the important economic contribution of the state’s forest products industry. Full Story
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Kids and adults get expert instruction on camping, paddling, climbing, fishing and archery at Minnesota state parks this summer
As part of its ongoing effort to get more people outdoors, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a series of skill-building workshops that will introduce camping, fishing, paddling, climbing and archery to the next generation this summer. Full Story
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DNR asks citizens to give turtles a brake
Each year at this time, many female turtles move from lakes, ponds, wetlands, rivers and streams to nesting areas, where they deposit their eggs in self-excavated nests. Unfortunately, many nesting areas are separated from the turtles’ wintering areas by roads. Full Story
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DNR and The North Face encourage Minnesota families to discover the outdoors through the Explore Your Parks program
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Trails is partnering with The North Face on the Explore Your Parks program in keeping with the DNR’s mission to connect people to the outdoors. Full Story
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Roemhildt named DNR regional information officer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has named Scott W. Roemhildt as its new information officer for the Southern Region. Full Story
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Free Outdoors EXTRA! series brings elk tours, paddle boarding, live music and more to Minnesota state parks and trails this summer
From Paleo fitness at William O’Brien State Park to yoga and biking on the Samantha Singing Hills State Trail, the Outdoors EXTRA! series offers new and exciting things to do at Minnesota state parks, trails and recreation areas this summer. Full Story
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Summer tree thinning scheduled at Twin Lakes WMA
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Karlstad area wildlife office is planning to thin the oak on the beach ridge adjacent to State Highway 11 east of Karlstad in the Twin Lakes Wildlife Management Area.
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DNR announces new live peregrine falcon webcam
A live webcam has been placed in a peregrine falcon box that is located in the Bremer Bank building in downtown St. Paul, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
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DNR casts license lure, nets new customer data
Thousands of Minnesotans who purchased a 2010 fishing license but have not yet purchased their 2011 license have been cast a friendly lure by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
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Pigeon Lake fish passage project flows to success
A remote lake deep in the Chippewa National Forest is benefitting from an innovative construction project that was completed last fall. Full Story
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McCarthy Beach State Park plans harvest of non-native spruce trees
Non-native Norway spruce trees will be removed from McCarthy Beach State Park in late spring to early summer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
The trees have matured to the point that they are sending seeds out beyond the original plantation, spreading the non-native species further into the park.
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DNR launches four new Facebook pages
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has launched four Facebook pages that will appeal to fans of fishing, hunting, the Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine, and Minnesota state parks and trails. Full Story
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DNR Tower area fisheries schedules summer field work
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) area fisheries office in Tower has announced their assessment schedule for the 2011 field season.
The DNR does fisheries surveys and assessments on a regular basis to monitor changes in fish populations, and to determine if management strategies have been effective. Survey frequency varies on each lake or stream based on ongoing management evaluations and by angler use.
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DNR announces student poster contest winners
Seventh and eighth grade students from Holdingford, Sauk Rapids and Cold Spring were the top winners in the 27th annual Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) “Roadsides Are For The Birds” poster contest. Full Story
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DNR continues catfish project, seeks angler help
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for the public’s help in gathering data on catfish angling and consumption as part of a project to enhance management of the fish. Full Story
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Early season anglers face cold water danger
With the walleye and northern fishing season opening on May 14, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that even on a warm day in the boat, water temperatures can hover in the low 50s. Full Story
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Burning restrictions will be lifted for several north-central Minnesota counties
Due to the greening of vegetation and recent rainfalls, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will lift burning restrictions for some north-central Minnesota counties next week. Full Story
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Annual forest stand examination list available for review
The annual stand examination list for state-administered forest land, prepared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is available for public review. Full Story
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DNR urges boaters to ‘Pull the Plug’ on the spread of aquatic invasive species
With 2011 open water fishing season upon us, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging boaters and anglers to take action to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species that harm water recreation, such as boating and fishing. Full Story
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Online survey to gather input on access to Minnesota’s Lake Superior coast
Minnesota’s Lake Superior Coastal Program launched an online survey this week to gather data on resident and visitor perceptions of public access to Minnesota’s portion of Lake Superior. Full Story
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Where does my fishing license dollar go?
When an angler buys a Minnesota fishing license, it usually lands in a wallet, purse or tackle box.But where does the angler’s money go? That’s the $18 million question. Full Story
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New spring catalog showcases free outdoor fun at Minnesota state parks and trails
Naturalist-led geocaching adventures, fishing clinics and bike rides on state trails are just some of the many programs and special events taking place this spring and summer at Minnesota state parks and trails. Highlights are listed in a free catalog available from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story
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Spring cleaning begins on Minnesota’s lakes and rivers
As the snow melts and the ice relents, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging people to join the Adopt-a-River program for the spring cleaning of public waters. Full Story
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DNR teams with local anglers to provide state park fishing opportunities
Local anglers and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have teamed up again this year to provide state park visitors with weekly angling opportunities through the I Can Fish! program. Full Story
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DNR reminds anglers of new rules when netting and using smelt, cisco as bait
Smelt netted for bait in any Minnesota water must be preserved and labeled by an authorized bait dealer. Full Story
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Northern Minnesota state parks have ‘reel’ appeal for anglers
Surrounding this year’s Governor’s Fishing Opener in the Grand Rapids area are some of Minnesota’s most popular state parks, where anglers can wet their lines against backdrops that include scenic waterfalls, rocky shorelines and virgin pine forests. Full Story
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