The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently collecting public comments on potentially changing the statewide walleye bag limit, but time is running out. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more. Olson says there are currently no issues in the state’s walleye population, and that the change in regulation would be…
Read more
A new Minnesota Fishing Season is now underway, but there’s still some time to get on the lakes and do some ice fishing. With the temperatures expected to rise throughout the week, Nathan Olson of the Minnesota Fisheries Department says there are things that anglers will need to be paying attention to. Olson says it’ll…
Read more
This weekend may be one of the last chances for ice anglers to get out on the ice, and if you are planning to do some ice fishing this weekend, you will need to purchase a new fishing license. Northwest Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson explains why. Olson also reminds anglers about the upcoming…
Read more
ST. PAUL, MN—The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and White Earth Nation have come to an agreement on natural resource management in the White Earth State Forest. At a ceremony at the State Capitol Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz and members of the White Earth Tribe sent a memorandum of understanding to formalize the long-term relationship…
Read more
Ice Fishing season is underway, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding anglers to make sure they do their part in keeping our waters free of trash. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says you could face heavy fines for failing to keep your site clean. Olson also reminds anglers about the new…
Read more
After years of discussing potential changes the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is currently seeking public comments pertaining to a potential decrease in the Minnesota statewide walleye bag limit. Nathan Olson of the Minnesota DNR Fisheries Department tells us more. Olson says there’s a number of different reasons that they’re looking to change the bag…
Read more
This weekend is the annual Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend, and the Minnesota DNR is encouraging ice anglers across the state to take a kid fishing with them. Minnesota DNR Fisheries Supervisor Nathan Olson says this weekend is a great way to introduce a kid to the sport of ice fishing. If you are…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more
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…
Read more