Food for Thought – Steve Porter (Hunters for Hunters)
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to increase management on “Rough Fish” Species in Minnesota Rivers
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced that over the next few years they will be increasing the focus on the management of “Rough Fish” species in Minnesota Rivers after a surge of interest in the fishing of these species. Red River Fish Specialist for the Minnesota DNR Nicholas Kludt explains what these “rough fish”…
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Minnesota DNR seeking students to fill over 200 summer internship positions
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for over 200 students interested in paid summer internships for the summer of 2024. The Minnesota DNR says that summer interns will gain valuable training, build meaningful experience and help create a healthy, sustainable, and inclusive Minnesota. The DNR has a wide variety of internship opportunities throughout…
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Minnesota trapping season turnout on the rise
The Minnesota trapping season is currently underway with beaver, otter, and bobcat seasons still going on. After a low turnout in the 2022/2023 trapping season Rob Baden of the Minnesota DNR says that there has been a major increase in trappers this trapping season. Baden is happy to see this increase and attributes this increase…
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First Free Parks Day of 2024 scheduled for January 15
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources have released their schedule for the 2024 Free Parks Day, with the first one scheduled for January 15. Free Parks Day is when the Minnesota DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit at state parks and recreation areas, giving Minnesotans a free of charge opportunity to experience the…
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Mild winter weather likely to impact Minnesota deer population
Minnesota weather has been uncharacteristically warm so far this winter season and the lack of snow and cold weather will likely affect Minnesota’s deer population. MN DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says that this is the winter Minnesota deer hunters have been asking for. Baden says that the warm weather could also have…
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Ice Safety Reminder
Recent weather trends across the region have caused ice conditions to change rapidly. This is especially the case in Northwest Minnesota where conditions have been uneven. Nicole Biagi of the Minnesota DNR Enforcement Ice Safety Coordinator tells us what anglers should consider before heading out on the ice as well as what it will take…
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Ice Fishing Garbage Storage/Disposal Law
As many anglers take to the ice one law that they should be aware of is the new laws regarding garbage waste and disposal while they are on the ice. MN DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson breaks down these new laws so that you can be in compliance. Failure to follow these rules can lead…
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Minnesota DNR webinars focus on outdoor on-ice winter sports and Minnesota Owls
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to check out the winter program schedule for the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. On Wednesday, December 6, a variety of experts will discuss outdoor sports that take place on ice including ice boating, ice climbing and much more. Then…
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Minnesota DNR reminds ice fishers about ice safety
As the Ice on Minnesota lakes and rivers continue to freeze over and ice fishers across the state start to take to the ice the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to stay on shore until there’s at least four inches of new, clear ice. While 4 inches of new, clear ice is the…
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