The 2025/2026 Minnesota Ice Fishing season is now underway, and the State of Minnesota has implemented some new regulations that will be in effect for the ice fishing season. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says one regulation that changed is the use of certain kinds of hook setting devices. Olson says the Minnesota DNR…
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There’s a new trout fishing opportunity being offered to fishermen in Northern Clay County. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says this opportunity is at the Felton Pits between Ulen and Felton. If you are going to fish this new opportunity, Olson says you should be aware of some different regulations. Olson hopes that the…
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The Minnesota Deer Muzzeloader season is set to kick off on Saturday. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says there’s still plenty of opportunities for people to fill their deer tag if you were unsuccessful during the rifle season. If you’re going out this weekend Baden says to stay safe, and he encourages hunters to…
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The Minnesota Deer Rifle Season continues this week, and all hunters are reminded to prioritize safety this deer season. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor shares some safety reminders that all hunters need to be following. For more materials about safe firearms handling, tree stand safety, and blaze clothing requirements go to the Minnesota DNR website at…
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The Minnesota Deer Gun season kicks off tomorrow, and if you’re one of those hunters who’s lucky enough to bag a deer this weekend, you may be required to test your deer for CWD, depending on where you’re hunting. Rob Baden with the Minnesota DNR explains. Baden says there will also be carcass movement restrictions…
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The question many deer hunters have ahead of the fall deer gun hunting season is, how many deer are out on the landscape this year? Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says the last couple years of mild winters should leave an abundance of deer on the landscape. Most of Minnesota’s small game seasons have…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Munson Lake, near Detroit Lakes in Becker County, and Lake Six, near Frazee in Otter Tail County. Pelican River Watershed District staff contacted the DNR after a Munson Lake property owner found zebra mussels attached to a boat lift. During a…
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The Minnesota Deer Archery Season kicked off earlier this fall, and so far the season has gotten off to a very slow start. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains why. Baden says another season that has also started slow is the Minnesota Waterfowl season. However, Baden says one season that may go well, is…
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The Minnesota bear season has been underway for about a month already, and hunters are seeing mixed results across the region. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains why hunters are seeing mixed results this season. Baden says results this year are not a reflection of the bear population. You can find more information about…
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Fall colors are a must see this time of year in Minnesota, and Itasca State Park is one of the best locations in the state to witness these fall colors. Itasca Lead Naturalist Connie Cox gives us a fall color forecast, as some trees have begun to change for fall. Cox also gives her best…
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