ST. PAUL, MN—Deer farmers and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources debated a House bill that would modify fencing requirements for deer farms. Republican Representative John Burkel of Badger is the bill’s author. DNR officials say the current law has been effective, and eliminating the physical separation could lead to an increase of chronic wasting…
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The 2024/2025 Ice Fishing season is underway as some fishermen are taking to lakes across Northwest Minnesota. Northwest Area Fisheries Supervisor for the Minnesota DNR Nathan Olson highlights some of the best lakes across the region for Ice Fishing this winter. If you do plan on fishing at South Twin however, Olson says you may…
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People across the State of Minnesota have started taking to lakes across the state for the Winter 2024/2025 Ice Fishing Season. With the ice still in its early stages the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds fishermen to take proper safety precautions while on the ice. Northwest MN Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson shares some safety…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking to change the state wide walleye bag limit during the Minnesota Legislative Session next year. Northwest Minnesota Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says the DNR is currently looking for resident feedback on this major change. With the ice starting to freeze over, Olson also gave an update on…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold a second online auction of confiscated hunting, fishing and trapping equipment next Monday, October 7. The auction includes equipment that was seized during serious game and fish violations. You can see a list of items that will be auctioned at hiller auction dot com. Online bidding begins…
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The Minnesota DNR will partially draw down the water level of Lake Bronson, in Kittson County, beginning next week. The partial drawdown, which will reduce the water level by four feet, is necessary to allow DNR engineers to inspect the Lake Bronson Dam and ensure it will be ready if there’s extra fall precipitation. This…
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There will be a firearms safety field day in Ada on Sunday, September 8 from 1pm to 7pm. A student must be 11 years old before the class start date listed above and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take this class. Bring online completion voucher to class. Parent or Guardian…
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Friday marks the start of Take A Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota. Benji Kohn, a mentoring coordinator for the Minnesota DNR, gives us the guidelines for Take A Kid Fishing Weekend. Once again, Take A Kid Fishing Minnesota runs today through Sunday.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says zebra mussels have been confirmed in Lee Lake, near the city of Hawley. A property owner on the lake called the DNR after noticing zebra mussels along the shoreline and attached to a rock. Zebra mussels were also found on a dock at the Lee Lake public water…
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