New at Minnesota state parks and trails in 2017: Paddle a new state water trail, see the new bison, camp at two new campgrounds and more
New offerings come after record number of visitors utilize state’s parks and trails system in 2016; DNR seeks moderate fee increases to support increased demand for parks and trails maintenance and services. A variety of new experiences await visitors to Minnesota state parks and trails in 2017. For example, [...]
Roemhildt named Pheasants Forever Wildlife Professional of the Year
Scott Roemhildt, grassland programs coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, has been named Pheasants Forever’s 2017 Wildlife Professional of the Year.“This is humbling for me,” Roemhildt said. “Pheasants Forever does so much for wildlife and habitat. I’ve always respected the mission of PF and their ability to [...]
Bald eagles migrating back to Minnesota
Spring migration 1-2 weeks ahead of historical dates Bald eagles are migrating back to Minnesota and may be seen in large numbers across parts of the state over the next few weeks, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The spring eagle migration usually coincides with ice-out. A [...]
2016 fish, game and trapping licenses expire Feb. 28
Minnesota fishing, hunting and trapping licenses for 2016 expire Tuesday, Feb. 28. Licenses for 2017 are now available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, online at mndnr.gov/buyalicense and by telephone at 888-665-4236. All 2017 fishing licenses become effective Wednesday, March 1. New licenses are required for 2016 hunting and fishing [...]
DNR to highlight local projects at Woodbury open house
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house at the Woodbury Cabela’s store, 8400 Hudson Road, to highlight how hunting and angling license fees are being put to work locally. The meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 27, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Attendees will have [...]
Greetings from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
This is the newsletter where DNR shares highlights from our interaction with Minnesota’s Legislature. Thanks for reading! Budget DNR leadership completed presentations of the Governor’s budget package for DNR in the House Environment and Natural Resources Policy and Finance Committee this week. Our press release and budget in brief documents provide detail about [...]
Greetings from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
This is the newsletter where DNR shares highlights from our interaction with Minnesota’s Legislature. Thanks for reading! Budget DNR continues to inform and educate our partners about the Governor’s proposed budget for DNR. This budget includes modest fee increases and GF support for DNR to maintain or improve services [...]
DNR invites public input on Fort Ridgely State Park draft plan amendment
Open house scheduled for Dec.15 The Department of Natural Resources invites the public to review a draft management plan amendment for Fort Ridgely State Park, located near Fairfax in southern Minnesota.The amendment will guide future development, natural and cultural resource management, and interpretation at the park. The DNR is creating [...]
DNR invites input on Taconite State Trail Master Plan
Anyone with an interest in the future of the Taconite State Trail in northeastern Minnesota is invited to review an updated master plan for the trail and submit ideas by Friday, Jan. 6. Staff from the Parks and Trails Division of the Department of Natural Resources will be available to [...]
No additional deer test positive for CWD in southeastern Minnesota
DNR asks deer hunters to use head boxes in Lanesboro, Preston, Chatfield, HarmonyNo additional deer have tested positive for chronic wasting disease from samples collected this fall in southeastern Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources.Nearly one-third of all deer harvested during southeastern Minnesota’s first firearms deer season and [...]