Minnesota’s 2009 fishing licenses and the state’s first-ever walleye stamp now are on sale.
Anglers who purchase a license in early March can fish for 14 months as the license does not expire until April 30, 2010.
The state’s new walleye stamp also is on sale. The stamp, though not necessary to catch and keep walleye, is [...]
March 3, 2009 | Posted in
Freshwater Fishing |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the National Wild Turkey Federation will again team up to offer special hunts for youth who are first-time turkey hunters. And thanks to NWTF volunteers, about 130 more young people – up from 407 last year – will get a shot at one of the 39 mentored [...]
January 28, 2009 | Posted in
Outdoor kids |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges snowmobilers and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders to use extra caution this winter when operating their machines in ditches and other areas within road right-of-ways.
Vehicle operators should reduce speed in construction areas (particularly at night) and be aware of such hidden dangers as equipment, silt fences, wood survey [...]
January 28, 2009 | Posted in
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Minnesota deer hunters harvested nearly 222,000 deer in 2008. This is a decline of 38,000, or about 19 percent, from 2007, but the ninth consecutive year the harvest has exceeded 200,000.
“Bad weather opening weekend, lower deer populations in many permit areas and more lottery areas all had a role in the lower harvest,” said Dennis [...]
January 28, 2009 | Posted in
Hunting Reports |
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments through Feb. 25 on a number of hunting regulations, including many temporary rules that would added to state game and fish laws this year.
The proposals cover a variety of areas pertaining to deer registration; deer licenses, deer zone descriptions, deer hunter selection, bear hunter selection [...]
January 22, 2009 | Posted in
Hunting Rules |
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With another snowmobile season upon us, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging snowmobilers to get this season off to a smooth and safe start.
“We want people to take advantage of the snowmobiling opportunities that exist in Minnesota,” said Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR Enforcement Education Program coordinator. “However, this sport can be very [...]
January 8, 2009 | Posted in
Outdoor Recreation |
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The 2009 winter season for lake and stream trout in all Minnesota lakes will open Jan. 15, and close March 31, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
In past years, winter trout season dates were different for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) lakes, trout lakes outside the BWCAW and those on the [...]
If you own a watercraft, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants your opinion about boatlifts, docks and platforms. The information will supplement public meeting feedback contributing to the DNR’s rulemaking process for structures in public waters.
Watercraft owners are invited to go online at by Jan. 19 to take this first-ever, 27-question survey.
The DNR [...]
December 19, 2008 | Posted in
Fishing |
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With another snowmobile season upon us, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging snowmobilers to get this season off to a smooth and safe start.
“We want people to take advantage of the snowmobiling opportunities that exist in Minnesota,” said Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR Enforcement Education Program coordinator. “However, this sport can be very [...]
December 19, 2008 | Posted in
Outdoor Recreation |
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State law requires cross-country skiers to purchase either a daily, annual or three-year pass before using any grant-in-aid and state-operated trail this winter. All money raised from the sale of the ski passes directly supports 1,800 miles of designated cross-country ski trails throughout Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
“Skiers should think [...]
December 19, 2008 | Posted in
Outdoor Recreation |
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