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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With the calendar about ready to turn over to may, one thing you’ll be seeing a lot more of are baby animals on the Minnesota landscape. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says if you do come across a baby animal in the wild or even your yard, it’s best to leave it alone. Again,…
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This Spring, most of Northwest Minnesota will be under a Spring Burning Restriction, which means that people will have to get a permit if they need to burn for a number of reasons. Darren Bundy of the Minnesota DNR Forestry Division explains how Minnesota’s Spring Burning restriction works. Bundy says there are some exceptions that…
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Much of Northwest Minnesota is in a spring burning restriction, and the Minnesota DNR is reminding residents to do their part in preventing wildfires. Darren Bundy of the Minnesota DNR Forestry Division tells us more about Minnesota Spring Burning restrictions, and why its needed. While brush burning is the most common source of wildfires, Bundy…
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The Calendar will be flipping over to April soon, which means that you will start to see an increase in baby/young animals on the Northwest Minnesota landscape. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden says if you do come across a baby animal in the wild, it’s best to leave it alone. People should contact their…
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