MNCF March Newsletter- Rough Fish Intro and Tactics. It’s time to get fishing!
The weather is warming, rivers are running, and water temperatures are rising. That means it's a great time to target some of Minnesotas native rough fish. These fascinating fish offer great sport and opportunities to enjoy trying out some new recipes. Follow the link below to read more in [...]
MNCF Newsletter- January 2022- Pickled Pike Recipe!
January 2022 Newsletter Hello everyone and happy 2022! We hope you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. Hopefully you were able to finish out the 2021 hunting seasons, share good food, and get outside despite some nasty subzero temps! This month we have Headlines, a Letter [...]
MNCF Director Gausman interviewed on PBS
This last month MNCF Executive Director Brad Gausman was the featured guest on Lakeland Currents which is broadcast on Lakeland PBS in parts of northern Minnesota. The conversation touched on the history, future, and conservation work that MNCF is currently engaged in. Please enjoy the discussion and learn more [...]
Dept. of Interior Cancels Sulfide Ore Mining Leases Adjacent to Boundary Waters
The Department of Interior has canceled mining leases for proposed sulfide ore mining projects adjacent to the Boundary Waters in North East Minnesota. Read the press release below from our partners at the National Wildlife Federation and follow the links for more information on this important development in the [...]
CWD found in Brainerd area deer.
The Minnesota DNR has released testing information related to the CWD tests administered over the 2021 whitetail season. In the 604 zone which is currently designated a management zone for CWD a 1.5 year old buck that was harvested by a hunter has tested positive for CWD. The animal [...]
Addition of public land in Lac qui Parle County approved by the Minnesota Land Exchange Board
Public land users in South West Minnesota will soon have more room to roam. The Minnesota Land Exchange board has officially approved the sale of an 80 acre parcel to the DNR from its current owner who wished to see the land be put into the public trust. In [...]
Senator Klobuchar Supports Bipartisan Bill To Help Wildlife, Prevent Extinctions Nationwide
The Minnesota Conservation Federation is excited to have Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's support of the Recovering Americas Wildlife Act (RAWA). The bill will send $20.6 million to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which the agency will use to implement its wildlife action plan. Roughly 340 local species would [...]
MNCF organizes CWD Action Coalition- Read our position statement on Captive Cervid farms
MNCF has been the organizing force behind the growing CWD Action Coalition. This coalition of groups is advocating for the health of our states wild cervids. These cervid animals are currently under threat from the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Captive cervid operations have been a major [...]
2021 CLC program culminates with Kayak trip down on Mississippi river
Saturday May 22nd was a beatiful day to be outside. The Mississippi river flowing through Minneapolis and St Paul was a wonderful place to enjoy the day. Our Conservation Leadership Corp 2020-21 program culminated with a kayak trip that took us from Boom Island park in Minneapolis, through lock [...]
Star Tribune article highlights CLC program.
The May 28th Outdoors section of the Star Tribune included an article highlighting the sucees of our Conservation Leadership Corps program and our participation in the MN DNR R3 grants program. Check the article out here. “Since 2016, the @minnesotadnr has awarded 67 grants totaling $990,000 to recruit, retain, and reactivate [...]