Tag: DNR

ATV Safety Hybrid Class in Ada

ATV Safety Hybrid Class in Ada – Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:30pm Instructor: Glen Visser Students MUST pre-register by contacting Glen Visser at 218-415-0190 or emailing at demoman2069@gmail.com Provide the following when registering: Students full name Age Parent/Guardian name and contact information Requirements: Must be 10 years of age before class start date…
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March 23, 2026 0

Firearms Safety Class in Audubon

Firearms Safety Classroom Class in Audubon 04/20/2026, Monday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 04/25/2026, Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm 04/27/2026, Monday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm 05/02/2026, Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 05/04/2026, Monday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Field Day: 05/09/2026, Saturday 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm Instructor: Lorry Zaeske Students MUST…
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March 15, 2026 0

Longtime Duluth-area conservation officer named 2024 Conservation Officer of the Year

Congratulations to CO Andy Schmidt – the 2024 DNR Conservation Officer of the Year! Schmidt, who works in the Duluth area, has been a conservation officer since 2008 and in law enforcement since 2001. “Andy has been a dedicated public servant his entire career, and really models what it means to excel as a conservation…
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February 13, 2025 0

Take A Kid Ice Fishing Weekend Jan. 18-20

The temperature is getting colder and colder each day and the DNR knows you love to go ice fishing. This weekend is no exception as Phil Talmage of the International Falls Fishery branch tells us all about the event of Take A Kid Ice Fishing Weekend. Saturday, Jan. 18, through Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, Take…
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January 16, 2025 0

DNR stocks fish pond ahead of State Fair opening

by KSTP On Tuesday, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked its fish pond for the Minnesota State Fair. Like many participating organizations, the DNR is putting the finishing touches on displays for the state fair. Dozens of fish began acclimating to their temporary home, with about three dozen different species of fish being…
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August 20, 2024 0

Fishing on Rainy Lake

With Memorial Day Weekend in just a few days, of course people in our area, and coming into our area, will be fishing. Conservation Officer, Darrin Kittleson of the MN Department of Natural Resources first explains the Fishing Limit that is imposed on Rainy Lake. Your limit is HALF walleye. As far as the concerns…
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May 22, 2024 0

Minnesota DNR Has Free Activities This Weekend

If you’re interested in doing something outdoors this weekend, you’re in luck.  Sara Berhow with the Minnesota DNR says this is Take A Kid Fishing Weekend. Berhow goes on to say that Saturday is a day when you can get into all Minnesota state parks free of charge. You would still have to pay to…
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June 9, 2023 0

Grant-in-aid snowmobile trails close March 31

The statutory end of the snowmobile riding season on grant-in-aid trails is midnight, March 31, when permits with private landowners expire. Snowmobile trails will remain open on public land while weather and snow conditions permit. Riders should be aware that trail grooming operations will cease when conditions are too warm to effectively groom. “We have…
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March 28, 2023 0