Anglers in the southern two-thirds of the state have until the end of the day on Monday, March 2 to remove their fish houses from Minnesota lakes. The removal deadline for those in the northern one-third of the state is Monday, March 16. The northern and southern parts of the state are split by a line that runs west-east along... READ MORE >
Time to buy new fishing and hunting licenses It’s the time of year when hunters and anglers need to purchase new fishing and hunting licenses. Minnesota fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses for 2019 expired on February 29. Licenses for 2020 are now available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, online at mndnr.gov/ buyalicense and by telephone at 888-665-4236. All... READ MORE >
Now is the chance for local governments to request funding for natural resource improvements. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division is accepting applications to improve outdoor recreation facilities, natural and scenic areas, regional trails, local trail connections, and motorized, non-motorized, and multiuse recreational trails. The application due dates are Friday, Feb. 28, for the Federal Recreational... READ MORE >
Snowmobile riders have been out in force this winter, taking advantage of abundant snowfall to ride the trails, access their ice fishing spots or check their traps. They ride a wide variety of snowmobile types, including “collector” machines – those 25 years old or older – that are subject to special regulations. Specifically, owners can obtain a special permit that... READ MORE >
Now is the chance for local governments to request funding for natural resource improvements. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division is accepting applications to improve outdoor recreation facilities, natural and scenic areas, regional trails, local trail connections, and motorized, non-motorized, and multi-use recreational trails. Every year, the DNR distributes millions of dollars of federal and state... READ MORE >
Now is the chance for local governments to request funding for natural resource improvements. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Parks and Trails Division is accepting applications to improve outdoor recreation facilities, natural and scenic areas, regional trails, local trail connections, and motorized, non-motorized, and multiuse recreational trails. Every year, the DNR distributes millions of dollars of federal and state... READ MORE >
Want to help Minnesota’s forests grow healthy and strong and make some extra money at the same time? The Department of Natural Resources has a great opportunity. The state forest nursery is in short supply of black spruce seed. To address this, an additional 800 bushels of black spruce cones are needed within the next few weeks. The DNR relies... READ MORE >
Heading into the holiday season, conservation officers from the Department of Natural Resources are reminding all snowmobile riders to make safety their priority as the number of fatal crashes around the state has trended upward the past few years. Three riders have died so far this winter, and there have been other close calls, including snowmobiles that have gone through... READ MORE >
As more anglers prepare for ice fishing, the DNR sometimes receives questions about ice shelter licenses. Minnesota fishing regulations recognize two types of shelters: portable and nonportable. A portable shelter is one that collapses, folds or is disassembled for transportation. Portable shelters only need licenses and identification when left unattended, which is defined as all occupants being more than 200... READ MORE >
The Department of Natural Resources has received a project proposal from Twin Metals Minnesota (TMM) for a new mining project in Lake County in northeastern Minnesota. TMM’s proposed project would involve construction of an underground mining operation, processing facility, and dry stack tailings facility. Per the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act, the TMM proposal requires preparation of an environmental impact statement... READ MORE >
