The Minnesota DNR’s Enforcement Division has recognized nine conservation officers for lifesaving efforts. On the early evening of September 1, conservation officer Coby Fontes of Warroad learned a boat had overturned on Lake of the Woods and the two occupants’ life jackets were trapped under the watercraft. He located the anglers…one of whom was on…
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Minnesota has thousands of miles of recreational trails, but with the weather always changing and varying across the state, choosing the right trail can be difficult. However, the Minnesota DNR does have an online resource available to you to choose the right trail. Itasca State Park Naturalist Connie Cox tells us more. Again, just go…
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For the second year in a row, a deer harvested during the deer season near Hawley has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. Minnesota DNR Northwest Area Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. Baden explains what Chronic Wasting Disease is. For more information on CWD and testing resources go to the Minnesota DNR website…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently exploring potential changes to the Minnesota bass fishing season. DNR Northwest Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says the DNR is considering a year round catch and release bass season. Olson says the hope is that these changes would be implemented by the start of the new fishing season…
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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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