Hunters register 68,401 deer during first weekend
Minnesota firearms hunters registered 68,401 deer during the first three days of firearms deer season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Hunters are seeing more deer this year as we continue to build deer populations across much of the state,” said Steve Merchant, wildlife populations and regulations [...]
Mille Lacs area lands major bass tournament after DNR rule changes
The Mille Lacs Lake area has scored a world-premiere bass tournament following fishing regulation changes made by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources that aim to attract larger bass tournaments to the lake. The Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship is scheduled to take place at Mille Lacs [...]
DNR offers sneak peek at interactive deer map, seeks feedback
Hunters now can preview an interactive deer information tool being developed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at www.mndnr.gov/deermap. “This is our first step toward launching an online application that delivers useful information hunters need and want,” said Steve Merchant, the DNR’s wildlife populations and programs manager. “With the [...]
Help yard trees survive the winter
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recommends taking steps to help yard trees survive the winter. “Make sure your trees are healthy when winter arrives by taking action now,” said Jennifer Teegarden, DNR forestry outreach specialist. “When conditions are dry, soak the soil around your tree weekly with water [...]
Minnesota Out of Doors
A message from Jason Dinsmore, MCF Executive Director This past June, fifty state and territorial conservation organizations came together for the Nation-al Wildlife Federation’s 82nd Annual Meeting. The gathering is a chance for the organization’s affiliates (including MNCF…since 1937!) to gather and discuss conservation challenges, collectively learn [...]
National Wildlife Federation Farm Bill Letter
August 17, 2018 View PDF Here The Honorable Michael Conaway Chairman House Committee on Agriculture 1301 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Collin Peterson Ranking Member House Committee on Agriculture 1305 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 CC: 2018 Farm Bill Conferees [...]
Support the Land and Water Conservation Fund
LWCF Funded Places in Minnesota Federal Program Boundary Waters Canoe Area Chippewa-Superior NF Crane Meadows NWR *Great Lakes Northwoods Lower St Croix NSR Mississippi NRRA Minnesota Valley NWR *Northern Tallgrass Prairie Saint Croix NSR *Upper Mississippi River NWR Voyageurs NP Federal Total - $ 159,800,000 Forest Legacy Program - $ 16,000,000 [...]
Sewage tank list updated
In October, the list of sewage tanks registered with MPCA for use in Minnesota was updated with a few additional tanks. There are now 39 tank manufacturers and more than 1,000 tanks on the list.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is happy to announce new email lists.
Below you will find three new lists on a variety of topics along with direct subscription links. Fall Colors Receive an email update on Thursdays at noon of parks that have reached the 50% and greater threshold of fall color. https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNDNR/subscriber/new?topic_id=MNDNR_232 Conservation Officer Weekly Reports Receive notification when the [...]
It’s SepticSmart Week: Keep Jack Frost from nipping at your septic system
St. Paul, Minn. – Sept. 21 through 27 is SepticSmart Week. This time of year, families with septic systems should take precautions to prevent costly septic system problems over the winter: Prevent freezing in the first place. Insulation is key to preventing pipes and drain fields from freezing. Allowing grass [...]