When you hear the phrase “fall harvest” most people will think of the local sugarbeet, corn, or soybean harvest, but did you know that the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department also has their own version of a fall harvest? Nathan Olson of the MN DNR Fisheries department tells us more about their fall harvest season centered…
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A number of different hunting seasons are underway in Minnesota, including the duck, pheasant, and deer bow seasons, and the Minnesota DNR is sharing reminders that all hunters should be under consideration. MN DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. For more information on hunting seasons and regulations, go to the DNR website at…
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Earlier this year, the Minnesota DNR acquired some new land near Felton, and the area is expected to be an excellent resource for hunters this fall, and in the future. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. Baden says this fall may be a good time to get out to this land, as…
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The Minnesota Deer and Waterfowl Seasons are fast approaching, and hunters need to be aware of a number of new changes that are underway when it comes to purchasing a license. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden explains. Baden says it’s going to be important for hunters to purchase their licenses and tags early this…
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The fall season is just about here, but for those looking to take a trip to a local state park or recreation area to take in the fall colors, you may need to take your trip earlier than normal. Itasca State Park Lead Naturalist Connie Cox says summer drought conditions are causing the tree to…
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Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing has been a major topic of discussion during the Minnesota deer hunting season the last few years, but for hunters in Northwest Minnesota, the 2026 deer rifle season will look very different from past years. DNR Wildlife Manager Rob Baden explains. While mandatory testing won’t be a thing this year,…
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For many years, Clay County has been a shotgun only zone for the Minnesota Deer Season, but changes in the Minnesota Legislature made it so the county could make their own decision in allowing the use of rifles. Rob Baden of the Minnesota DNR says Clay County has been hard at work the past year,…
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This summer has been a big one for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, as they have been celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Wildlife Management Area Program, which has opened up over a million acres of land for public use. Rob Baden of the Minnesota DNR talks more about this program and its importance. …
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This year has been a year of broken records for the Minnesota DNR, as they have certified a number of different state record fish across the state. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more. In other news, earlier this year the DNR implemented a new e-licensing system, and Olson tells us…
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The Minnesota Fishing Opener is this weekend, and area anglers are reminded that some things may be different this year, as new regulations are in place. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department says one of the biggest changes from last year is that Minnesota now has a year round catch and release bass…
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