DNR proposes lowering MN daily walleye limit in 2026
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) want to lower the daily walleye bag limit from six to four, a proposal that could become reality in 2026.
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) want to lower the daily walleye bag limit from six to four, a proposal that could become reality in 2026.
Evergreen Forest Fire fully contained, closures lifted: Officials
A forest fire in east central Minnesota that spanned 167 acres across the Evergreen Forest is now fully contained.
A forest fire in east central Minnesota that spanned 167 acres across the Evergreen Forest is now fully contained.
Wildfire causes DNR to close portion of state forest in eastern Minnesota
A wildfire in eastern Minnesota has caused the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to close a portion of the Chengwatana State Forest.
A wildfire in eastern Minnesota has caused the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to close a portion of the Chengwatana State Forest.
Minnesota cities declare burning bans due to dry conditions
The cities of Bloomington and Burnsville have declared a ban on outdoor recreational fires due to dry weather conditions in an effort to remove any potential ignition source to help prevent fires.
The cities of Bloomington and Burnsville have declared a ban on outdoor recreational fires due to dry weather conditions in an effort to remove any potential ignition source to help prevent fires.
DNR selling lakeshore land in cabin country — How to bid
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is set to hold its annual public land sale in November, giving prospective buyers a chance to own a lakefront property up north.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is set to hold its annual public land sale in November, giving prospective buyers a chance to own a lakefront property up north.
Gov. Walz hunts pheasants, White House
Pheasant season opened Saturday morning in Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz spent part of his day on the hunt.
Pheasant season opened Saturday morning in Minnesota and Governor Tim Walz spent part of his day on the hunt.
Former ranch in Washington County, Minn. declared new wildlife management area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has designated a 1,820-acre wooded area in Washington County as a new wildlife management area.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has designated a 1,820-acre wooded area in Washington County as a new wildlife management area.
DNR asks hunters to contribute 'community science'
Archery deer season is officially underway in Minnesota. DNR Big Game Program Leader, Barb Keller, joined the FOX9 Morning News to talk about the outlook for the season. This is the fourth year the Minnesota DNR is asking hunters to contribute to an online log of information. The DNR is using a community science approach to build on the helpful results from the last few years. The Minnesota DNR uses the information to supplement population estimates, which are an important tool for managing wildlife. Using a mobile device or desktop computer, deer hunters can enter information on the Minnesota DNR website about wildlife they see while in the field, including deer, turkey, bear, fisher and other species.
Archery deer season is officially underway in Minnesota. DNR Big Game Program Leader, Barb Keller, joined the FOX9 Morning News to talk about the outlook for the season. This is the fourth year the Minnesota DNR is asking hunters to contribute to an online log of information. The DNR is using a community science approach to build on the helpful results from the last few years. The Minnesota DNR uses the information to supplement population estimates, which are an important tool for managing wildlife. Using a mobile device or desktop computer, deer hunters can enter information on the Minnesota DNR website about wildlife they see while in the field, including deer, turkey, bear, fisher and other species.
MN DNR on what to expect for 2024 fall colors
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides an update on what to expect for this year's fall colors.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources provides an update on what to expect for this year's fall colors.
Minnesota DNR shares what to expect for 2024 fall colors
The Minnesota DNR is set to provide an update on what this year's fall colors will look like, after a wet summer.
The Minnesota DNR is set to provide an update on what this year's fall colors will look like, after a wet summer.
Minnesota State Fair fish pond stocking: Video
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff is stocking the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair Tuesday morning.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries staff is stocking the fish pond at the Minnesota State Fair Tuesday morning.
Invasive elm zigzag sawfly found in Minnesota for first time
A new invasive species to Minnesota, the elm zigzag sawflys, has been discovered in the state.
A new invasive species to Minnesota, the elm zigzag sawflys, has been discovered in the state.
Fort Snelling State Park reopening Friday following flood closures
Fort Snelling State Park is set to reopen Friday, Aug. 9 after flooding closed the park back in late June.
Fort Snelling State Park is set to reopen Friday, Aug. 9 after flooding closed the park back in late June.
Mille Lacs Lake walleye limit to increase
Anglers will soon be able to harvest two walleye from Mille Lacs Lake, an increase from the one-walleye limit that was established in the spring.
Anglers will soon be able to harvest two walleye from Mille Lacs Lake, an increase from the one-walleye limit that was established in the spring.
Minnesota mosquito population at highest level in 3 years, still below overall average
The Minnesota mosquito population is higher than it's been in the past three years after heavy rainfall this spring and summer ended a long-standing drought.
The Minnesota mosquito population is higher than it's been in the past three years after heavy rainfall this spring and summer ended a long-standing drought.
Minnesota has a new scientific and natural area on Lake Superior
Minnesota is home to a new area of protected land called the Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area.
Minnesota is home to a new area of protected land called the Icelandite Coastal Fen Scientific and Natural Area.
DNR proposes selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in Boundary Water Canoe Area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed selling 80,000 acres of school trust lands in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
Minnesota DNR certifies 9 new fishing records
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week it has certified nine new fishing records set by anglers since March.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced this week it has certified nine new fishing records set by anglers since March.
DNR adds Aitkin county to deer feed, attractant ban list
Hoping to reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease throughout Minnesota’s wild deer population, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has added Aitkin to its county ban on using deer feed and attractants.
Hoping to reduce the spread of chronic wasting disease throughout Minnesota’s wild deer population, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has added Aitkin to its county ban on using deer feed and attractants.
Tettegouche State Park bridge destroyed due to flooding
Previously damaged by a storm in 2022, the bridge over the Baptism river further deteriorated on Tuesday, making it now impassable.
Previously damaged by a storm in 2022, the bridge over the Baptism river further deteriorated on Tuesday, making it now impassable.