Hunting season is an exciting time for so many, but it’s important to remember the responsibility hunters have to keep themselves and others safe. We had International Falls Police Chief Scott Wherley, and Koochiching County Sheriff Perryn Hedland in the studio to give advice on staying safe while hunting. It’s important for even the most…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be joining many other state natural resource entities this coming week in the celebration of National Forest Products Week which runs from October 18th-October 24th. The aim is to highlight healthy, well-managed forests can provide renewable wood products and support the economy. Minnesota has long been known for…
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The Minnesota Youth Deer Hunting Season is underway across Minnesota, and all young hunters and their adult supervisors are reminded to make sure they are following all the proper hunter safety practices. Minnesota DNR Wildlife Supervisor Rob Baden tells us more. Baden says communicating your hunting plan to friends or loved ones is also important. …
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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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