As deer hunters enjoy current hunting seasons and 400,000 hunters prepare for the opening of firearms deer season on Saturday, Nov. 5, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds them to plan ahead for a safe and enjoyable hunt. The DNR’s online make a plan tool (mndnr.gov/DeerHunt) provides a comprehensive step-by-step list of information hunters need to…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed reports of zebra mussels in Smith Lake, near Nelson in Douglas County, and in West Rabbit Lake, near Cuyuna in Crow Wing County. Douglas County staff contacted the DNR after receiving a zebra mussel that was found on a dock being removed from Smith Lake for the…
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Apply through Dec. 7 for funding aimed at increasing outdoor experiences, education and stewardship The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature. “This successful…
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DNR Conservation Officer Jim Guida talked Cold Water safety measures and a new equipment for CO’s in the event of cold water emergency:
CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angler activity where the fall bite was producing some crappie limits. Archery deer hunters were making use of leaves falling off the trees and increased deer movement. Verkuilen assisted with pheasant opener in the western part of the state where birds were still hiding in standing crops and a late…
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With drought expanding and a portion of the state now in extreme drought, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is carefully monitoring the situation and taking steps as outlined in the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan. The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday, Oct. 13 shows: 43% of Minnesota is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, unchanged from…
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District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-10-10 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked hunting activity that included trespassing complaints and reports of duck hunting during the split-season break. Aquatic invasive species were monitored as dock and lift removal was going strong. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time checking waterfowl and game hunters. Nuisance-animal complaints were…
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CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) checked small-game and waterfowl hunters this week. Trespassing, nuisance-wildlife and licensing related calls were handled. CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking anglers and small-game hunters throughout the week. Various violations were found and enforcement actions were taken. CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) and COC Ryan Christenson spent time patrolling ATV…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer 17 parcels at multiple public auctions this fall. In October, there will be opportunities in both Rochester and Wadena to bid at in-person auctions. More information about the auction process and parcels can be found below and on the DNR’s Land Sale webpage. Registration begins a half…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Fresh out of the Conversation Officer Academy Program and right into training in the field, Conservation Officer candidate Ben Ulrich (ull-rick) joined the Wake The Lakes Morning Show last week to chat on important topics related to deer feeding bans ahead of the firearms season at the beginning of November. Candidate Ulrich spoke about the…
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