The Minnesota Deer Gun season is less than a month away, and the Minnesota DNR is reminding hunters that they may be required to test their deer for Chronic Wasting Disease this season. DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains. Baden says the mandatory testing is only during the deer gun opener, and that if you…
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July has arrived, which means we’re in the heart of the Minnesota Summer Fishing Season season. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department says weather the last month has had an impact on fish in our region, and he tells us what fishermen can expect when out on the lake. More information, and materials…
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Recent weather has left us with less than ideal conditions for swimming across Minnesota, but temperatures are expected to rise over the next week, and Minnesotans are reminded to beware of swimmer’s itch. Nathan Olson with the Minnesota DNR tells us more. Olson says enforcement of Minnesota’s aquatic invasive species laws is also starting to…
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Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and State Parks across Minnesota will be holding many different events, and programs to kick off summer break. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us what they have planned for Memorial Day weekend. Lake Bemidji State Park Naturalist Christa Drake says they also have a full weekend of…
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Most of Minnesota is currently in an extreme fire danger, and the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties. Joe Rucinski of the Minnesota DNR says fire crews have been battling multiple wildfires in the Bagley area. Rucinski also explains why the fire danger is so high at this time. Because…
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The Minnesota Fishing Opener is on Saturday, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is expecting over a half million people to participate on Minnesota’s many lakes and rivers. Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson expects that this will be one of the nicest openers in state history. For many, this opener might be…
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March 1 was the start of a new fishing season, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have implemented new limits on some different species of fish. DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson tells us more. More information on fishing regulations can be seen online at the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr.state.mn.us.
The 2024/2025 Ice Fishing Season is coming to an end soon, and fishermen are reminded about some important deadlines fast approaching. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson reminds us about the upcoming ice house removal deadline. Olson also says fishermen will have to get new fishing licenses, as the 2024/2025 season is coming to an…
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The Red River Valley is currently experiencing warmer than usual temperatures, and this weather mixed with other factors can lead to increased movement for deer, which can result in increased reports/complaints of deer in residential areas. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says while this is mostly a result of living in Rural America there…
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