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News Archives for 2007:
October 2007 Archives| 9/18/07 | State lands to be offered for metallic minerals exploration
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced plans to hold the states 29th sale of metallic mineral exploration and mining leases on lands located in portions of Carlton, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Lake and ... |
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| 9/18/07 | Hunters asked to note errors in hunting regulations book
The 2007 Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook is now available wherever hunting and angling licenses are sold. Hunters are reminded to check regulations books before taking to the field this fall and note new regulations... |
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| 9/18/07 | New book introduced by DNR Nongame Wildlife Program
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program has introduced its newest publication: Use and Conservation of Minnesota Wildlife, 1850-1900? by Evadene Burris Swanson. Swanson, a history maj... |
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| 9/18/07 | Conservation partners celebrate 30 years of Minnesota’s waterfowl stamp
As dawn broke over Lake Onamia this past Saturday, six youth waterfowl hunters and their mentors ventured to strategic spots on this wild-rice-filled lake not far from Lake Mille Lacs. Later in the day, the teens, their me... |
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| 9/18/07 | DNR Enforcement announces promotion, awards
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Enforcement Division recently announced that state conservation officer (CO) Joyce Kuske of Little Falls was promoted to second lieutenant and has accepted the assistant tra... |
| 8/30/07 | Fire Restrictions Eased in More Counties
Recent rainfall has eased severe fire conditions in some counties of southern and central Minnesota. As of 8 a.m. on Wednesday Aug. 29, the fire restrictions in Douglas, Grant, Ottertail, Pope, and Stevens counties have been ... |
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| 8/30/07 | Tomash Lake in Cook County to be rehabilitated
Tomash Lake in Cook County will be treated with a fish toxicant the week of Sept. 24. According to Steve Persons, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) area fisheries supervisor in Grand Marais, the lake will be ... |
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| 8/30/07 | Donated deer to be processed at no cost to hunters
Deer donated to food shelves will be processed at no cost to hunters this year, thanks to a new program coordinated by the Minnesota departments of Natural Resources (DNR) and Agriculture. The program is aimed at providing... |
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| 8/30/07 | Little Elk wetland project underway
Repair of flood damage from 2003 has begun on the Little Elk Wildlife Management Area (WMA) southwest of Randall, thanks to a cooperative project between the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Ducks Unlimited... |
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| 8/30/07 | DNR to manage eight fields for dove hunting
To provide more opportunities for dove hunters this fall, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is managing eight public fields on wildlife management areas specifically to attract doves. The three-to-five ac... |
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| 8/24/07 | Anterless Deer Applications – Changes to the All Season License
Deer hunters who wish to harvest antlerless deer are encouraged to take extra time in determining whether they need to apply for an either-sex permit prior to the Sept. 6 application deadline. Hunters who have been purchasing... |
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| 8/24/07 | Fire Restrictions Tightened in Itasca COunty
Beginning Friday, August 24 fire restrictions in Itasca County will become more restrictive. As of 8:00 am Friday morning Itasca County will join St. Louis, Cook and Lake counties in restricting outdoor burning and fires. ... |
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| 8/24/07 | Fire Restrictions Eased in Some Counties
Recent rainfall has eased severe fire conditions in some counties of southern and central Minnesota. Effective immediately the fire restrictions in the following counties will be lifted: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Hennepin, Isan... |
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| 8/24/07 | Canoeists and kayakers should avoid southeastern Minnesota rivers
Rain-swollen rivers have prompted boat and water safety officials to recommend canoeists and kayakers stay off of rivers in southern Minnesota affected by recent flooding. "High water has made many rivers in Southern Minne... |
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| 8/24/07 | High water casts suspicion on illegal netting activity
Recent rainfall has eased severe fire conditions in some counties of southern and central Minnesota. Effective immediately the fire restrictions in the following counties will be lifted: Anoka, Benton, Chisago, Hennepin, Isan... |
| 7/18/07 | State land reforestation
This summer herbicides will be applied to approximately 145 acres of state land in the Brainerd area to help re-establish trees on timber harvested sites. Signs will be posted on all sites after treatment. Other herbicides... |
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| 7/18/07 | DNR finds Eurasian watermilfoil in six new lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the discovery of Eurasian watermilfoil in six new lakes, all but one of which are within 50 miles of the Twin Cities. Eurasian watermilfoil, or simply milfo... |
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| 7/18/07 | Dedication of WMA highlights Pheasant Stamp anniversary
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) teamed up with Pheasants Forever to acquire 167 acres of new habitat and public hunting opportunity in Lac qui Parle County in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Pheasant ... |
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| 7/18/07 | DNR Nongame Program launches red-necked grebe survey
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program is asking people to report sightings of red-necked grebes. These birds are about 18-20 inches in length, smaller than a loon, but they also dive and... |
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| 7/18/07 | Regulation change makes bowhunting more accessible; Youth and women most likely to benefit from 30-pound minimum
Beginning this fall, the minimum draw weight for hunting bows will be 30 pounds, a reduction from 40 pounds required in previous years by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The move is aimed at making bow... |
| 6/27/07 | Exciting statistics for wildlife watching
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized its new 2006 report on Hunting, Fishing and Wildlife-Associated Recreation. The study and subsequent report are done every five years and reveal that Minnesotans love ... |
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| 6/27/07 | Minnehaha bicycle trail reopens ahead of schedule
The Minnehaha bicycle trail has reopened one week ahead of schedule. The trail was closed the end of May for trail improvement work. The access points to the trail in Fort Snelling State Park and at 54th Ave. in Minneapoli... |
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| 6/27/07 | Visit the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! exhibit in Owatonna
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Cabela's have teamed to develop a Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! exhibit to inform outdoor enthusiasts about aquatic invasive species. Sto... |
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| 6/21/07 | Nature: good for what ails ya'
Title: Nature: good for what ails ya' A young fellow I know struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The clinical symptoms and definitions of this disorder are long and he exhibits a fair share of them.... |
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| 6/21/07 | Search for drugs finds gross over limit of fish; Fines and restitution totals more than $6,000
A search for drugs recently uncovered a freezer full of illegal fish in a Waite Park residence. On April 13, the Central Minnesota Drug Task Force executed a search warrant for drugs when they discovered the fish. A count ... |
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| 6/21/07 | White Bear Lake student finishes fifth in national archery tournament
Minnesota's fledgling school archery program took a big step forward on June 9, when three Minnesota teams competed in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) National Tournament at the Kentucky Exposition Center i... |
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| 6/21/07 | Keep birds healthy; avoid moldy birdseed
Moldy birdseed and unclean bird feeders can cause birds to become sick. In hot humid weather, it is common for mold to form on wet birdseed. The mold can cause a fatal avian disease called aspergillosis, which affects the ... |
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| 6/21/07 | Audubon study reveals dramatic declines for many of Minnesota's most familiar birds
Some of the most recognizable and beloved birds in Minnesota and the nation are declining at an alarming rate, according to the National Audubon Society. The recent analysis by Audubon reveals that many of the nation's com... |
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| 6/21/07 | DNR issues boat refueling safety advisory
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding boat operators to follow safety procedures when refueling their boats. The reminder follows an accident on Friday, June 15, that injured several people when a b... |
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| 6/13/07 | Lake Maria project stays on track
Progress continues on the 425-acre Lake Maria project in north-central Murray County, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Shetek Prairie Chapter of The Minnesota Waterfowl Association (MWA). Except f... |
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| 6/13/07 | Floodwood man pleads guilty to killing a federally protected wolf
teve D. Bailey, 49, of Floodwood, recently pleaded guilty to killing a wolf that was, at the time, on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protected species list. State conservation officers with the Minnesota Department of ... |
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| 6/13/07 | Fur trapper receives hefty state sentence, now faces federal charges
A northeast Minnesota trapper's legal nightmare may just be beginning. Roderick "Rick" Kottom, sentenced June 4 in St. Louis County District Court on a bevy of state charges for illegal trapping activity, now faces federal ch... |
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| 6/13/07 | DNR issues safety reminder for boaters to stop that prop
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds boat operators to make sure they turn off their engines when people are in the water near the back of the boat. This safety message comes after an accident on Monday... |
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| 6/13/07 | Conservation officer tales - June 2007
THE THRILL OF VICTORY AND THE AGONY OF DEFEAT While checking a boat, CO Mike Lee (Isle) asked if they had kept any fish. A very excited female party in the back of the boat stated, "Yeah, you gotta see!" Before Lee could a... |
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| 6/13/07 | Funding available for shoreland vegetation projects
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making more than $300,000 available for grant proposals for restoring native shoreline vegetation across the state. Individual grant requests can range from $10,000 - $75... |
| 5/29/07 | DNR seeks input on farmland deer populations
Public input on the future of deer populations in the state's farmland zone is being collected through an online survey posted on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Web site. The survey is the final part ... |
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| 5/29/07 | Community cleanup bags more than seven tons of garbage
Eight government agencies teamed-up with 20 businesses in the Lafayette Park area of St. Paul to remove 14,730 pounds of man-made garbage during a recent Earth Week cleanup. Nearly a ton of this material was then recycled by ... |
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| 5/29/07 | Think twice before rescuing fawns or other baby animals
During the spring when people begin to spend more time outdoors, they occasionally come across baby animals. White-tailed deer fawns, bear cubs, and other baby animals are cute and appealing. But what should people do if they... |
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| 5/29/07 | New horse trail pass required on state trails
A Horse Trail Pass, designed to generate funds for trail rehabilitation and maintenance, is now required on required on horse trails within state parks, state forests, state trails and state recreation areas. The Minnesota De... |
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| 5/29/07 | Open Burning Permits Available on the Internet
The Department of Natural Resources announces the initiation of a new Internet based burning permit system. Beginning on Friday, June 1, 2007 individuals in selected counties will be able to get a yearlong burning permit over... |
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| 5/8/07 | Wild Fires Plague NW Minnesota
Several fires occurred around the state yesterday but most of the incidents took place in NW Minnesota. Continued dry conditions, with high winds put much of Minnesota into a Red Flag warning category on Thursday. One fire... |
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| 5/8/07 | Sturgeon restitution, invasive species among proposed rule changes
New rules proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would increase the restitution value of lake sturgeon, modify regulations for scientific and natural areas, add three animals to the state's prohibited... |
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| 5/8/07 | Biologists use satellites to determine cause of scaup decline
Waterfowl biologists are using satellites to track the spring migration of 16 lesser scaup to discover the cause of this species' 20-year decline in the Mississippi River Flyway. The scaup, a medium-sized diving duck, are ... |
| 4/30/07 | Fire Boss debuts in Minnesota
This spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is operating a new aircraft as part of its aerial firefighting fleet. The aircraft is an amphibious Air Tractor "Fire Boss". The Fire Boss is a single engine ai... |
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| 4/30/07 | DNR proposes stream trout designation for Lawndale Creek
The public is invited to comment on a proposal by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to designate part of Lawndale Creek in Wilkin County as designated trout waters. Five miles of Lawndale Creek was designated i... |
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| 4/30/07 | Wilton gravel site to proceed with modifications
A company proposing to expand a gravel site in Wilton, Minn., six miles northeast of Bemidji, may now seek local permits and approvals after modifying the project to address environmental concerns. As the responsible gover... |
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| 4/30/07 | Canada-Minnesota lake sturgeon angling
Open water in northern Minnesota once again is providing anglers with a chance to pursue the state's largest freshwater fish, the lake sturgeon. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers that a $5 st... |
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| 4/30/07 | Winter injured conifer needles turn red in spring
Winter has taken its toll on conifers. By this time, people have probably noticed all the red needles on red pines and other conifers especially those growing along highways. Although the needles look terrible, the buds, t... |
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| 4/18/07 | DNR seeks comments on forest access proposals for southern St. Louis and Carlton counties
Following a series of open houses and a collaborative effort with St. Louis County, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comments on its forest classification and motor vehicle route designation prop... |
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| 4/18/07 | DNR seeks comments on motor vehicle use proposals for state forest lands in Crow Wing County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on its motor vehicle use classification and route designation proposals for state forest lands in Crow Wing County. The DNR will present information an... |
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| 4/18/07 | DNR encourages people to make summer camping plans now
With the summer holidays right around the corner, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) says there is still time for people to make their camping and lodging reservations at Minnesota state parks. According to Courtlan... |
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| 4/18/07 | DNR reminds horse trail riders of new trail permit for 2007
A Horse Trail Pass, designed to generate funds for trail rehabilitation and maintenance, is now required on state trails and other state lands. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Jan. 1 began administering... |
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| 4/18/07 | Archery in schools state tournament draws record crowd
Nearly 400 student athletes from across Minnesota gathered in Becker on Saturday April 14, for the third annual Minnesota Archery in the Schools State Tournament. Schools participating in the Department of Natural Resource... |
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| 4/18/07 | DNR reminds anglers to follow fish consumption advisories
New consumption advisories were issued today by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for fish caught in Lake of the Isles, Calhoun, Harriet, Brownie and Cedar lakes, and in the Mississippi River downstream of Minneapolis.... |
| 3/29/07 | Spring fire restrictions set for April 2
Spring open burning restrictions in most of the northern two-thirds of Minnesota will go into effect at 8 a.m. on April 2, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The purpose of the fire restrictions is to red... |
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| 3/29/07 | Dedicated volunteers play an important role in DNR success
Each year thousands of dedicated volunteers help the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) with a variety of projects and programs. In 2006, 30,908 volunteers assisted DNR staff members. The value of their services ... |
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| 3/29/07 | Spiny waterflea infestation triggers changes on Canadian border waters
In response to the spread of nonnative, invasive spiny waterflea to U.S. - Canada border waters, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has implemented new regulations on Rainy Lake, Namakan Lake, Rainy River and... |
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| 3/29/07 | DNR Outdoor Column: Springtime flies and other constants
Springtime flies and other constants It was naptime and I was about to nod off. It was then that the first fly of spring chose to show up. That maddening, monotone drone drawing closer, then moving away then back again. ... |
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| 3/29/07 | Moose populations decline in northeastern and northwestern Minnesota
While the number of deer gun licenses issued in 2006 was not a record, more deer than ever were taken during last fall's season, according to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's annual harvest survey. The departmen... |
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December 2006 Archives| 12/28/06 | Laurie Martinson will be new DNR deputy commissioner
Mark Holsten has named Laurie Martinson as the new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources deputy commissioner, effective Jan. 2. Martinson will succeed Holsten, who will become DNR commissioner on that date. Martinson h... |
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| 12/28/06 | New DNR state park annual permit featuring 'Pristine Places' available Jan. 1
'Preserving Pristine Places' is the theme for Minnesota state parks in 2007. To illustrate this, three state parks - Cascade River, Judge C.R. Magney and Temperance River - are featured on the new annual vehicle permit availa... |
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| 12/28/06 | Area trout lakes in good shape for winter season
The winter trout-fishing season begins January 13, 2007, and is eagerly anticipated by many area anglers. "Trout stocking last spring and this fall should give anglers plenty of opportunity," explains Jeff Tillma, DNR fisheri... |
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| 12/28/06 | Snowmobile trails not yet open
The lack of snow throughout Minnesota continues to hinder riding opportunities on the state's more than 20,000 miles of snowmobile trails. Although trails typically open in early December, snow depth determines whether or not... |
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| 12/28/06 | Safety is the best gift of all for young hunters
If youngsters unwrap their first air rifle or firearm this holiday season, parents should be sure to give them the second part of the gift - an education in firearms safety. Children enjoy shooting sports because they are fun... |
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| 12/28/06 | 2006 fish and wildlife highlights include Red Lake, wildlife habitat boost
If youngsters unwrap their first air rifle or firearm this holiday season, parents should be sure to give them the second part of the gift - an education in firearms safety. Children enjoy shooting sports because they are fun... |
| 11/1/06 | Public and park neighbors invited to participate in management plan update for William O'Brien State Park
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is in the process of updating the management plan for William O'Brien State Park. The updated management plan will provide goals, objectives and recommended actions for natu... |
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| 11/1/06 | DNR: Hunters should ask first before hunting on private land
Respect private property; ask first. That's the message to hunters from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Hunters must receive permission to hunt on agricultural lands, and are strongly encouraged by the... |
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| 11/1/06 | Nominees sought for 15th annual Deer Hunter Ethics Award
Although the relatively rare instances of unethical hunting behavior often draw headlines, the actions of those hunters who exhibit exemplary behavior usually goes unnoticed. That's why the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association ... |
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| 11/1/06 | DNR names wildlife program manager
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has named a Steve Merchant, forest wildlife program leader with 20 years of DNR experience, as the wildlife program manager. Merchant has served in a wide variety of DNR... |
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| 11/1/06 | Deer hunters encouraged to buy license early
The 2006 Minnesota Firearms deer season begins Saturday, Nov. 4. There are more than 450,000 deer hunters in the state, many of whom wait until the last minute to purchase their deer license. The DNR is encouraging hunter... |
| 9/28/06 | DNR cautions hunters not to mistake a swan for a goose
Media contacts: Carrol Henderson, DNR Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor (651) 259-5104; or Nancy Huonder, DNR Nongame Wildlife Program, (651) 259-5108. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters not to mis... |
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| 9/28/06 | Geocaching now permitted in Minnesota state parks
Media contacts: Ed Quinn, Minnesota state parks, (651) 259-5594; or Steve Anderson, Minnesota state parks, (651) 259-5577. Geocaching, a recreational activity involving the use of a hand-held Global Positioning System (GPS... |
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| 9/28/06 | Federal grant boosts wetland restoration, enhancement
Media contact: Leslie Tannahill, federal grant coordinator, (651) 259-5242. Efforts to protect and enhance migratory bird habitat in north-central Minnesota will get a $3.8 million boost, thanks in part to a federal grant ... |
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| 9/28/06 | Public meetings scheduled for 'Chippewa Group' of state forests - DNR, Forest Service and counties to present motorized use prop
Media contact: Jack Olson, DNR Trails & Waterways planner, (218) 833-8716. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public about meetings it will co-host in October with Beltrami, Cass and Itasca cou... |
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| 9/28/06 | Four Minnesota men face $20,000 in fines for wildfire
Media contact: Rich Sprouse, public information officer, Minnesota DNR Division of Enforcement, Camp Ripley, 1-800-366-8917, ext. 2511. Smokey Bear's longtime message that only you can prevent wildfires" proved true once ... |
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| 9/1/06 | Rat Lake in Cottonwood County responding to drawdown
For additional information, contact: Randy Markl, DNR Windom Area Wildlife Manager (507-831-2900 ext. 226). Rat Lake in Cottonwood County responding to drawdown Water levels at Rat Lake in Cottonwood County continue to ... |
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| 9/1/06 | DNR extends comment period for Pokegama muskie stocking proposal
The Grand Rapids Area Fisheries Office of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has extended the public comment period until September 30 for proposed muskie stocking in Pokegama Lake. A public informational open-house me... |
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| 9/1/06 | Your Lake, Our Lakes: Citizens use science to improve lakeshore management
The environment helps determine the health of individuals and communities. In many parts of Minnesota, healthy communities depend on healthy lakes and shorelands. Clean water and lakes are important to the quality of life for... |
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| 9/1/06 | Public invited to comment on special fishing regulations
Special fishing regulations for walleye, bass, northern pike, crappie and sunfish will be the subject of public meetings being held across the state in the coming weeks by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). ... |
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| 9/1/06 | Goose hunting station application deadline near for Lac qui Parle controlled hunt
Hunters seeking to reserve a goose hunting station in the controlled hunting zone at Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area are reminded to submit their application by Sept. 13. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources w... |
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| 9/1/06 | Ways to keep your septic system in good working condition
Faulty septic systems can leach pollutants into your lake. If you have an on-site septic system, it is important that it be properly maintained. Have it inspected annually or biennially to determine if it needs pumping, and w... |
| 7/13/06 | Officials Seek ATV Agreement in Beaches Lake WMA
Officials from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Kittson County met Tuesday (July 11) to take steps to resolve a dispute over the use of ATVs on Beaches Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in eastern Kit... |
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| 7/13/06 | Public invited to participate in development of Frontenac State Park Management Plan
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is updating the management plan for Frontenac State Park. The park boundary and land base as well as many of the resource protection, interpretation and recreation concerns have chang... |
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| 7/13/06 | DNR seeks volunteers to provide hummingbird flower Information
Ruby-throated hummingbirds are Minnesota's smallest bird. People enjoy attracting them with both sugar water feeders and by planting flowers to attract them to their yards, according to Carrol Henderson at the Department of N... |
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| 7/13/06 | DNR looking for loggerhead
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are asking birders and outdoor enthusiasts to be on the lookout this summer and report sighting of a rare bird species, the loggerhead shrike. According to... |
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| 7/13/06 | Apply now for special youth deer hunts
Hunters who wish to participate in a special youth deer hunt this fall may apply now wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold, or at the DNR License Center, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul. The deadline for application... |
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| 7/1/06 | Lake Waves: Simple tips to help keep your lake healthy "Natural Shoreline - it doesn't have to be all or nothing"
Natural shorelines are good for the lake in many ways. They prevent erosion. They catch and filter nutrients (especially phosphorus) from yards and lawns. They provide habitat for fish, birds and animals, and discourage geese... |
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| 7/1/06 | Lake Waves: Simple tips to help keep your lake healthy "Natural Shoreline - it doesn't have to be all or nothing"
Hundreds of western prairie fringed orchids are gearing up to bloom following the July 4 weekend on northwestern Minnesota prairies. Minnesota, eastern North Dakota and Manitoba are the strongholds of this rare species, which... |
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| 7/1/06 | DNR to hold open houses on proposed forest road and trail use designations in the Rum River State Forest
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold two open houses to discuss proposed motor vehicle use classification and forest road and trail designations for the Rum River State Forest. The DNR proposes to... |
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| 7/1/06 | DNR completes motorized access plans for Nemadji and St. Croix state forests
Effective Dec. 31, 2006, the St. Croix and Nemadji state forests, both in Pine County, will be officially classified as "limited" for motorized access. The two forests were evaluated under 2003 legislation requiring the Depar... |
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| 7/1/06 | Public invited to Lake County open houses in July to discuss forest access
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), USDA Forest Service -Superior National Forest, and Lake County will co-host three public open houses in July to present the joint map of inventoried forest access routes on... |
| 6/1/06 | Lifesaving devices found lacking in some boats
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers are not seeing what they would like when it comes to the safety of Minnesota boaters. There seems to be a number of people who don't have the correct numbe... |
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| 6/1/06 | DNR seeks online public input on deer populations
Offering public input on deer populations in northeast and north central Minnesota will be more convenient thanks to a unique online survey the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has posted on its Web site. A ... |
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| 6/1/06 | DNR stocks lake sturgeon into Red Lake and Roseau rivers
As part of a 20-year program to re-establish lake sturgeon into the Red River basin, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked 220,000 lake sturgeon fry into the Red Lake and Roseau rivers in May. Stocki... |
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| 6/1/06 | Is that dock too big?
How big is your boat dock? It may be bigger than state rules allow. Just as the average size of a new house has more than doubled in 50 years, it seems that docks have been getting bigger, too. The Minnesota Department of Nat... |
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| 6/1/06 | DNR proposes regulations to improve muskellunge fishing
Minnesota's muskie fishery - already considered among the best in the nation - could become even better under new regulations proposed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The regulations would raise the... |
| 5/11/06 | DNR's PRIM maps help anglers find places to fish
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Public Recreation Information Maps (PRIM) can help anglers find public accesses to lakes and rivers, including canoe carry-in sites and fishing piers. The set of 51 sepa... |
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| 5/11/06 | Safety tips for fishing opener
For many Minnesotans, the opening of the inland fishing season on May 13 also marks the beginning of a new boating season. For a safe start, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends a pre-launch review o... |
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| 5/11/06 | Shoreline alterations, aquatic plant removal may require permits
Lakeshore property owners are reminded that removing aquatic plants or altering shoreline may require a permit from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). DNR staff members who issue permits for shoreline alt... |
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| 5/11/06 | Boaters reminded to help stop aquatic hitchhikers
With the start of the 2006 boating and fishing season approaching, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking boaters and anglers to keep up the good work in minimizing the spread of aquatic invasive specie... |
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| 5/11/06 | Low oxygen suspected as possible cause of area fish die-off
The tackle box is organized, the rods have been rigged, the boat has been tuned-up, the destination has been determined - must mean it's about time for the 2006 Minnesota fishing season. With the excitement surrounding the... |
| 4/27/06 | Volunteers help with "spring cleaning" at Minnesota state parks on May 6
Volunteers throughout Minnesota will be on hand Saturday, May 6, to help spruce up Minnesota state parks during the seventh annual "GreenTouch Day" sponsored by Minnesota's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives in cooperation with t... |
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| 4/27/06 | DNR seeks comment on final EIS for Blandin expansion
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comment on a final environmental impact statement (EIS) prepared for the proposal by UPM/Blandin Paper to expand operations at their paper mill in Grand Rapids. ... |
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| 4/27/06 | Tree seedlings from state forest nurseries still available
Tree seedlings in a limited number of species are still available from state forest nurseries, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "White pine, red pine, silver maple, red oak and red-osier d... |
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| 4/27/06 | Natural resource agencies to study proposed nonferrous mine
State and federal natural resource agencies are preparing a joint Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on a proposal to mine copper, nickel, cobalt and precious metals near Hoyt Lakes and Babbitt. The EIS will document po... |
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| 4/27/06 | Asian grass carp caught in St. Croix River
A 45- to 50-pound grass carp, one of four Asian carp species that threaten aquatic resources in the Upper Mississippi River basin, was caught by a commercial fisherman in the St. Croix River on April 7. The fish was caught ne... |
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| 4/6/06 | Additional 18 counties to Restrict Burning Permits
An additional 18 Minnesota counties will no longer be issuing burning permits as of April 14 at 8 a.m. The issuing of permits will resume later this spring when wildfire conditions improve. Counties that will not be i... |
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| 4/6/06 | Spring ice conditions change quickly
The spring break up of ice and running water is fascinating to kids and adults alike. But playing near the ice at the edges of lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks can be dangerous. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (D... |
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| 4/6/06 | Backyard birds: Clean feeders keep birds healthy
It's spring, a time when birds are moving from wintering areas to summer nesting spots. Bird watching during the spring migration will often bring unusual species to the bird feeder. Unfortunately, spring is also a time wh... |
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| 4/6/06 | Minnesota conservation officer tales - April 2006
CUT ME A BREAK Officer Tim Gray (Blackduck) reported an angler on Red Lake was leaving his shelter to get his license in his van when he cut the extra line near the shelter door. Unfortunately for him, his line was floatin... |
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| 4/6/06 | Ewert named DNR Firearm Safety Instructor of the Year
Lavern Ewert, 80, of Waldorf, was named the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Firearm Safety Education 2005 Volunteer Instructor of the Year during the recent Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis. "The future ... |
| 3/30/06 | Annual timber harvest plan available for review
The annual timber harvest plan for state-administered forest land, prepared by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is available for public review. The annual timber harvest plan is for fiscal year 2007, w... |
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| 3/30/06 | Minnesota state parks open house day set for Sunday, June 4
The annual Minnesota state park open house will take place this year at most parks on Sunday, June 4, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "Each year the public is invited to visit their state... |
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| 3/30/06 | Revised fish consumption advice issued by Health Department for bluegill sunfish in Pool 2 of the Mississippi River
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is revising the Fish Consumption Advisory to include guidelines on eating fish from Pool 2 of the Mississippi River that may contain PFOS, a perfluorochemical (PFC). PFOS has been meas... |
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| 3/30/06 | DNR recognizes five new state-record fish
Reginald "Mark" Raveling's record-breaking largemouth bass will be among five state record fish the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will recognize in an awards ceremony at the Northwest Sports Show in Minneapolis Ap... |
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| 3/30/06 | First spring fire restrictions set for April
Spring debris burning restrictions in 18 Minnesota counties will go into effect at 8 a.m. on April 7. The purpose of the fire restrictions is to reduce personal property damage resulting from wildfires caused by debris burnin... |
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| 3/15/06 | DNR seeks comments on lake management plans in Tower area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drafted revised individual fisheries lake management plans for 19 lakes in the Tower fisheries area. Fisheries managers' use the lake management plans to describe the pa... |
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| 3/15/06 | DNR urges OHV users to check trail conditions; restrictions placed on ditch riding
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds riders that Minnesota law prohibits ditch riding south of the agriculture line between April 1 and Aug. 1. The agriculture line runs roughly from Moorhead to Taylors... |
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| 3/15/06 | DNR seeks input on allowing hunting, picnicking, berry picking in Moose Mountain SNA
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public hearing March 23 on whether to allow deer hunting, picnicking and berry picking in the Moose Mountain Scientific and Natural Area (SNA). The hearing will ... |
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| 3/15/06 | Survey finds majority oppose antler restrictions
Based on a survey of 1,000 deer hunters, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will not pursue regulations that would restrict the harvest of bucks in four west-central counties. Nearly 60 percent of deer hun... |
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| 3/15/06 | Meeting set to discuss Swan Lake drawdown
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us March 13, 2006 For additional information, contact: Ken Varland, DNR Southern Region Wildlife... |
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| 3/2/06 | Snow conditions good for winter sports in northern Minnesota
While most of the snow has melted in the Twin Cities metro area, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Trails and Waterways staff reminds snowmobilers, skiers and other winter enthusiasts there is plenty of snow in northe... |
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| 3/2/06 | DNR completes ATV study of North Shore Trail
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today released its study examining the feasibility of adding summer season all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use to all or portions of the North Shore State Trail. ATV use is curren... |
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| 3/2/06 | DNR seeks comments on management plans for International Falls area lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently drafted individual fisheries lake management plans for 12 lakes in northern St. Louis and Koochiching counties. Fisheries managers use the plans to describe the... |
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| 3/2/06 | Understanding shoreland regulations workshop scheduled for March 15
Shoreland homes are increasingly attractive for year-round homes. Some lakeshore development affects wildlife habitat, some requires permits, and some is not allowed. A March 15 workshop at the Rainy River Community Colle... |
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| 3/2/06 | It's maple syrup-making time at some Minnesota state parks
That bottle of maple syrup that most of us take for granted, represents both a ritual and tradition among American Indians. Going to the sugarbush each spring to harvest tree sap and make it into maple sugar and syrup retains... |
| 2/23/06 | Southern Outdoor Column: Yes to the marsh
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us February 17, 2006 Title: Yes to the marsh When I heard the ice break and the splash o... |
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| 2/23/06 | Northern pike size regulations modified on Big Birch Lake
Responding to anglers' concerns, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has agreed to an early review of new regulations aimed at increasing the size of northern pike in Big Birch Lake. Groups of dark house s... |
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| 2/23/06 | DNR seeks comment on hunting, trapping issues
A deer hunting zone realignment and expansion of otter trapping are among topics the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to discuss with hunters at this year's annual public input meetings. Each year, the... |
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| 2/23/06 | Lake sturgeon harvest tags available March 1
In an effort to gain better information on total lake sturgeon harvest statewide, any angler intending to harvest a lake sturgeon during open seasons in 2006 needs to purchase a $5 lake sturgeon tag from an electronic licensi... |
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| 2/23/06 | DNR to stock up to 23 million walleye fry in Leech Lake
In an aggressive effort to improve walleye fishing in Leech Lake, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will stock up to 23 million walleye fry in the lake this spring. The stocking, part of an intensive management app... |
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| 2/1/06 | DNR seeks comments on lake management plans in Grand Rapids area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is preparing individual fisheries lake management plans for 24 lakes throughout the area. Lake management plans are used by fisheries managers to describe the past, present,... |
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| 2/1/06 | DNR seeks comment on Grand Rapids paper mill expansion
A proposal to increase paper manufacturing at the UPM/Blandin paper mill in Grand Rapids took another step forward today as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a draft environmental impact statement f... |
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| 2/1/06 | Southern Region Outdoor Column: Message in the Wind
The American flag that hangs from a pole just down the street catches my eye each morning on my way out to the dog kennel. On a recent blustery morning, I glanced at Old Glory and noticed that the wind was out of the north... |
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| 2/1/06 | DNR improves Grant-in-Aid Program
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making changes to the Grant-in-Aid Program by increasing accountability, oversight and simplifying the application process. This will make it more efficient for local tra... |
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| 2/1/06 | DNR to host snowshoe-making event during Winter Carnival; visitors can get free pass to Fort Snelling State Park
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and KARE-11 will join forces to host two days of free family activities with an opportunity to receive a pass to visit Fort Snelling State Park. The events will take place S... |
| 1/18/06 | Learn to snowshoe programs offered in Minnesota state parks
Snowshoeing has been described as an easy, fun way to beat the winter blues as well as a way to explore "new" territory. For a fun change of pace, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Recreation... |
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| 1/18/06 | DNR closes Whiteface River State Forest to OHV use; classifies Fond du Lac State Forest as limited
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Gene Merriam has signed orders classifying the Whiteface River State Forest as closed to off-highway vehicle (OHV) use and the Fond du Lac State Forest as "limited.... |
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| 1/18/06 | Help Minnesota's wildlife by ordering trees and shrubs
Trees and shrubs, which benefit Minnesota's wildlife, are available from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), according to Carrol Henderson, DNR Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor. The DNR Division of Forestry prov... |
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| 1/18/06 | DNR announces 2006 special youth turkey hunts; Southern metro, Rochester to host new hunters
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with the National Wild Turkey Federation to hold three special youth turkey hunts this spring. The Minnesota Valley Hunt will be April 8-9 in Carver, Scott, Si... |
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| 1/18/06 | Dedicated volunteers lend a big hand to help DNR
Volunteers play an important role in the success of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Last year, 31,759 volunteers assisted DNR staff members with a variety of projects and programs. The value of their serv... |
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| 1/5/06 | Opening dates announced for 2006 Minnesota hunting seasons
Opening dates for many of the 2006 Minnesota hunting seasons were announced this week by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The dates are being announced now for the benefit of those who must establish vacation or hun... |
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| 1/5/06 | Conservation officer tales - January 2006
ANGLER BURNED USING EXTRA LINE Conservation Officer (CO) Mike Shelden (Alexandria) reports an individual, fishing in a portable shelter, burned his extra line on the propane stove in hopes that it would sink down the hole ... |
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| 1/5/06 | DNR commissioner designates Con-Con ATV trails
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Gene Merriam has designated 90 miles of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails in or adjacent to state wildlife management areas (WMAs) in Aitkin, Beltrami and Marshall c... |
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| 1/5/06 | DNR magazine: Conservation easements help prevent breakup of forest
Large tracts of private forest land in northern Minnesota are being subdivided and sold at an unprecedented rate, leaving fragmented parcels that are no longer sustainable as wildlife habitat, public recreation areas or timbe... |
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| 1/5/06 | Many snowmobile riders head to North Shore; DNR sends additional groomers to help trail conditions
With Lake Superior's North Shore receiving up to three feet of snow before the Christmas holiday, many snowmobile riders traveled to the shore to ride. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has moved groomers an... |
News Archives for 2005:
December 2005 Archives| 12/29/05 | DNR provides guidelines for vehicles on ice
With the unseasonably warm temperatures Minnesota, ice thicknesses on lakes, ponds and streams vary from open water to 14 inches or more in the northern part of the state. On lakes in the southern half of the state, sever... |
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| 12/29/05 | DNR hosts first podcast show on ice fishing
For all the Apple Ipods, Dell DJs, Creative Zens and dozen or so other brands of portable audio players that were given as gifts this holiday season, the DNR has just released a 'podcast' called "Ice Fishing Tips" for recipie... |
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| 12/29/05 | DNR reminds anglers licenses are good through February
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds anglers the 2005 license year runs through the end of Feb. 28, so customers can still use their licenses for a couple more months. "Each year, we have customers ... |
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| 12/29/05 | Another group of Indiana anglers find trouble in Minnesota
For the third time this year, a group of Indiana anglers have been caught in Minnesota with too many fish. State Conservation Officer Brent Speldrich of McGregor received a recent Turn In Poacher (TIP) call indicating thre... |
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| 12/29/05 | New DNR state park annual permit available Jan. 1; 2006 permit features Lac qui Parle State Park
Three Canada geese, two bird watchers and a lakeside setting are featured on the new Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) state park annual permit that goes on sale Jan. 1. According to Courtland Nelson, direct... |
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| 12/15/05 | Swan Lake meeting rescheduled for Dec. 21
The public information meeting to discuss the Swan Lake drawdown, which was postponed due to weather on Dec. 14, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 21. The meeting will be held at the Nicollet Conservation Club (1/2-... |
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| 12/15/05 | DNR reschedules Wednesday's Open House information meeting to discuss the Fisheries Management Plan for Lake Superior
Due to inclement weather, the Department of Natural Resources has rescheduled the Open House information meeting scheduled for Wednesday night, Dec. 14, at the Schroeder Town Hall to discuss the Fisheries Management Plan for ... |
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| 12/15/05 | Shoreland standards development process successful
Celebrating conclusion of the shoreland standards development process, a diverse group of resort owners, local and county officials, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff, conservation group representatives, lakes assoc... |
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| 12/15/05 | DNR wildlife biologist receives prestigious award from Minnesota Ornithologists' Union
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife biologist Pam Perry received the Thomas Sadler Roberts Memorial Award at the annual Minnesota Ornithologists' Union meeting on Dec. 3. The award recognizes indi... |
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| 12/15/05 | Deadline approaching for Deer Hunter Ethics Award nominees
With the 2005 deer hunting season still fresh in mind, hunters are encouraged to share stories of ethical deer hunting behavior in the form of nominations for the 14th annual Minnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award. Nominations wi... |
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| 12/1/05 | DNR suggests giving the gift of hunting, fishing for the holidays
Lifetime licenses provide a perfect opportunity for adults to pass family hunting and fishing traditions to youngsters. Buying a youngster a lifetime license also creates an incentive for them to stay involved in the outdoors... |
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| 12/1/05 | Open house meetings kick off review of draft Lake Superior fisheries plan
Revisions to a draft plan that will guide Minnesota's Lake Superior fisheries management in the coming decade will be the subject of three public meetings Dec. 13-15. Anyone interested in Lake Superior is encouraged to attend... |
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| 12/1/05 | New law requires a sticker to ride snowmobile trails
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds people that a Minnesota snowmobile state trail sticker is now required for all snowmobiles operated on any state or grant-in-aid snowmobile trail in Minnesota. A new... |
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| 12/1/05 | DNR offers variety of books for holiday gifts
People looking for a special gift for a nature lover might consider adding to the recipient's nature library. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a variety of books on the outdoors ranging from bird fee... |
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| 12/1/05 | Goose hunting on Fox Lake Wildlife Refuge opens Dec. 17
December goose hunting on the Fox Lake Wildlife Refuge in Martin County will be open Dec.17-19. The opening date is incorrectly listed in the 2005 Waterfowl Regulations. Goose hunting is prohibited within 100 yards of Fox ... |
| 11/17/05 | Create a holiday wreath at Old Mill State Park workshop
Just in time for the holidays, there will be two wreath-making workshops Nov. 26-27 in the heated picnic shelter at Old Mill State Park. The workshops will be from 1 to 4 p.m. each day. Participants can choose either date, at... |
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| 11/17/05 | Program provides funding for local wildlife habitat projects
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today it will grant $476,000 to 11 conservation clubs to improve prairies, grasslands, brushlands and wetlands this year on state wildlife management areas. Th... |
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| 11/17/05 | DNR to select governor's residence Christmas tree on Thursday
A Christmas tree, which will grace the front lawn of the governor's residence, will be selected by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Thursday, Nov. 17. The tree will come from the Chengwatana State Forest, lo... |
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| 11/17/05 | Cooperative effort leads Alaskan poacher to plead guilty to overlimit of walleye
Cooperation between Minnesota and Ontario conservation officers landed a poacher from Eagle River, Alaska, with a $5,000 fine for an overlimit of walleye. Andrew James Piekarski, 60, who pleaded guilty on Nov. 4, was banne... |
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| 11/17/05 | Southern Region Ag Column: Farmers, hunters, and hanging together
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us November 10, 2005 Ag Connections Column (DNR Information Officer Tom Conroy writes this co... |
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| 11/10/05 | Southern Region Ag Column: Farmers, hunters, and hanging together
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us November 10, 2005 Ag Connections Column (DNR Information Officer Tom Conroy writes this co... |
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| 11/10/05 | Whitefish and Cisco Sport Netting Season on Shagawa Lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Tower Area Fisheries Office announces the opening of Whitefish/Cisco netting on Shagawa Lake in St. Louis County. Opening date for Shagawa will be Saturday November 12, 2005 and ... |
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| 11/10/05 | Environmental impact statement to be prepared for new open pit mine near Biwabik
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the East Reserve project, a new open-pit mine area proposed by Ispat Inland Mining, located between the towns of Biwabik and M... |
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| 11/10/05 | Spring turkey hunting applications available
Applications for the 2006 Minnesota spring turkey hunt are being accepted by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Spring turkey hunters may apply for one of 32,856 permits ... |
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| 11/10/05 | Conservation officer receives prestigious award from University of Minnesota, Crookston
State Conservation Officer Doug Sandstrom was among seven individuals to receive Torch & Shield Awards for 2005 from the University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) on Oct. 26. The Torch and Shield Award recognizes individuals w... |
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| 11/3/05 | Snowmobilers need new sticker when riding trails
As people prepare for snow and winter recreation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds snowmobilers of a new sticker requirement. Anyone planning to ride on a state or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trail ... |
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| 11/3/05 | Kind hunters help fight hunger, Minnesota hunters donate high protein venison for food shelves
Needy families and the food shelf programs that help the hungry seem to look forward to the deer hunting season. More than at any other time of the year, generous deer hunters donate venison, a high-quality protein, to feed t... |
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| 11/3/05 | DNR Southern Outdoor Column: Making Sure to Clean the Plate
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm, Mn. 56073 507-359-6014 October 31, 2005 (This column was originally printed in November, 2001) TITLE: MAKING SURE TO CLEAN THE PLA... |
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| 11/3/05 | Conservation officers' tales - November 2005
GAME VIOLATIONS WERE THE LEAST OF THEIR WORRIES While working shining complaints, CO Neil Freborg (Lake George) observed a vehicle stop and heard several shots fired by one of the occupants. Three young men were arrested. ... |
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| 11/3/05 | Scientists request reports of Canada lynx sightings
Canada lynx researchers have set up a toll-free number and e-mail address to gather public reports of lynx sightings from northern Minnesota. Scientists believe the request to the public will turn up additional areas in which... |
| 10/27/05 | Check rules before putting up deer stands or clearing shooting lanes
Rules vary on where and what type of deer stands hunters can put up and whether they can clear shooting lanes depending on where a person is hunting. Rules on state land are different than those on federal land, and some coun... |
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| 10/27/05 | DNR reminds state forest visitors to check for road or trail closures
Due to recent rains, some roads and trails in Minnesota's state forests were temporarily closed to vehicular use. While seasonal or temporary closures may occur most any time during the year for a variety of reasons, these cl... |
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| 10/27/05 | New laws affect off-highway vehicle operators
A number of changes enacted by the 2005 Minnesota Legislature regulating off-highway vehicles (including all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles and 4x4 trucks) will affect those who own or operate them in Minnesota. It... |
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| 10/27/05 | Archers enjoy record Ripley hunt
Two couples face fines of nearly $3,500 for overlimit of perch on Lake Mille Lacs. The group was cleaning the fish near their recreational vehicle (RV) on Oct. 16 when contacted by Department of Natural Resources Conservat... |
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| 10/27/05 | 2005 northeastern Minnesota moose hunt successful
Archers bettered last year's take with a record harvest of 298 deer during the first two-day bow hunt Oct. 22-23 at Camp Ripley Military Reservation near Little Falls. "Weather couldn't have been much better and hunters d... |
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| 10/6/05 | Good start for North Shore moose season
Warm temperatures did not seem to affect success for the moose hunting season opener last Saturday. North Shore hunters harvested and registered 31 moose by Tuesday. Bucks Hardware Hank in Grand Marais led the way with 14... |
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| 10/6/05 | 2005 Northeast Minnesota Moose Hunt
The 2005 moose hunting season in northeastern Minnesota started Saturday October 1st. Hunters registered 46 moose at 8 registration stations scattered across Cook, Lake and St Louis Counties over the 1st three days. In the 20... |
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| 10/6/05 | Deer hunters reminded to purchase licenses early
Hunters who buy deer licenses early avoid delays caused by an overloaded electronic license sales system and relieve last-minute demand on retail businesses that sell licenses. That's the message from the Minnesota Depart... |
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| 10/6/05 | Snowmobiles need state trail sticker
People planning to ride on any state or grant-in-aid snowmobile trail in Minnesota this winter is required to purchase a Minnesota Snowmobile State Trail sticker for their machine, according to Tom Danger, trails operations a... |
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| 10/6/05 | Caledonia DNR forester receives national honor
NO LICENSE, NO PLUG, NO STAMP = NO GEESE CO Travis Muyres (Ham Lake) checked a group that was lucky enough to take six geese from one flock and found four of them had leg bands. Unfortunately one hunter had no license, two... |
| 9/28/05 | New two-for-one midweek camping special available this fall at Minnesota state parks
The Minnesota Department Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Recreation today announced a new two-for-one camping promotion where customers who camp one night, Sunday through Thursday, will get the next night free. ... |
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| 9/28/05 | Waterfowl hunters reminded to avoid spreading invasive species
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds waterfowl hunters to take steps to avoid inadvertently transporting invasive species during the upcoming hunting season. Without the proper precautions, invasive ... |
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| 9/28/05 | Poacher fined $6,000, jailed
A Detroit Lakes man has plead guilty to poaching charges in Becker County District Court. Minnesota conservation officers ticketed Walter David Draack, 30, last October with three gross misdemeanors after a search warrant ... |
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| 9/28/05 | DNR program helps repair off-highway vehicle damage
A Detroit Lakes man has plead guilty to poaching charges in Becker County District Court. Minnesota conservation officers ticketed Walter David Draack, 30, last October with three gross misdemeanors after a search warrant ... |
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| 9/28/05 | Minnesota's Coastal Program seeking candidates for Coastal Council
Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal program is seeking candidates from Cook, Carlton, Lake and St. Louis counties to serve on the Minnesota Governor's Coastal Council. Candidates must be nominated by a local unit of governm... |
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| 9/8/05 | DNR and MPCA sign MOU to improve water quality at Soudan Underground Mine State Park
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today an interagency memorandum of understanding designed to improve water quality at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park near Tower. Drainage from the Souda... |
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| 9/8/05 | DNR proposes special walleye regulations for several lakes in Lake and St. Louis Counties
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on special regulations for walleye on the Farm, Garden, South Farm, and White Iron Chain of Lakes and on Lake Vermilion. The special regulation pr... |
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| 9/8/05 | DNR proposes special fishing regulations for several lakes in Itasca County
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public input on special regulations for northern pike on Spider and Balsam Lakes, smallmouth bass on Turtle Lake, and sunfish on Deer, Battle and Pickerel Lake. ... |
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| 9/8/05 | Recent discoveries of Eurasian watermilfoil
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the discovery of Eurasian watermilfoil in seven new lakes this summer, all within 60 miles of the Twin Cities. Milfoil has now spread to 171 bodies of water in... |
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| 9/8/05 | DNR magazine offers key actions for improving duck habitat
Declining waterfowl numbers are tangible evidence of human impact on duck habitat - a mix of wetlands and grasslands, reports the Department of Natural Resources' September-October Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine. ... |
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| 9/1/05 | 2006 Minnesota DNR pheasant stamp contests entries due
Contest entries for the 2006 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) pheasant stamp will be accepted beginning Sept. 12. Design entries must be received no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 23, at the DNR office,... |
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| 9/1/05 | DNR holds the first wheelchair birding program
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor Carrol Henderson led the first wheelchair birding class on Thursday, Aug. 25, for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) campers at Camp Courage near Ma... |
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| 9/1/05 | Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program solicits projects, announces reduced match program, holds workshops
Grant Program - Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program is soliciting projects for funding for its eighth annual grant cycle. The program provides grants to the coastal community to help balance the land use pressures w... |
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| 9/1/05 | Lake Bemidji State Park to improve marina, landing; access temporarily closed through spring 2006
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is planning a major reconstruction of the marina and boat landing access ramp at Lake Bemidji State Park in September. Because the work is so extensive, the DNR will clo... |
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| 9/1/05 | DNR pilot makes emergency landing in New Ulm
A Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) pilot made an emergency landing this morning after the plane's engine lost power shortly after takeoff. Lt. Tom Buker left the New Ulm Airport at 9:45 a.m. in a Cessna 182.... |
| 8/24/05 | Public invited to attend dedication of Itasca State Park's Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center on Sept. 10
The public is invited to the dedication of the new Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center and Interpretive Plaza at Itasca State Park on Saturday, Sept. 10. The event will give visitors a chance to tour the $2.5 million... |
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| 8/24/05 | Visitors encounter Itasca's natural and cultural history through interpretive displays at new Headwaters Center.
The Headwaters of the Mississippi River is the most-visited attraction in Itasca State Park according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. On Sept. 10, the park will dedicate a brand new facility that not only... |
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| 8/24/05 | Who is Mary Gibbs and why is Itasca's Mississippi Headwaters Center named after her?
Buildings are usually named for people who have had long careers, but the new Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center at Itasca State Park celebrates a brave young woman whose tenure at Itasca, although brief, had a signific... |
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| 8/24/05 | "Caretaker Woman" to watch over Mississippi Headwaters at Itasca State Park
On Saturday, Sept. 10, as the public celebrates the dedication of the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center at Itasca State Park, a special visitor will take up permanent residence along the pathway that leads to the river... |
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| 8/24/05 | DNR seeks comments on experimental walleye regulations on Rainy Lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be hosting public meetings this fall to gather input on walleye regulations on Rainy Lake. The first of these meetings will be an open house at the DNR Central Office, ... |
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| 8/18/05 | Rain Received on Alpine Lake Fire
Fireline and hose lays are now complete on the north flank of the Alpine Lake Fire. A number of hotspots need to be mopped-up before the fire can be called contained. A thunderstorm drove some crews off the lines late Wednesd... |
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| 8/18/05 | Poacher fined, suspended
A Soudan trapper poaching small game was recently ordered to pay more than $6,500 in fines and restitution. Fred Paul Precht, 50, admitted in St. Louis County District Court that he exceeded the legal limit of pine marten... |
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| 8/18/05 | DNR officers graduate from Northwestern University Traffic Center for Public Safety
Lieutenants Rich Hansen and John Hunt of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Enforcement have successfully completed the 10-week Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command course he... |
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| 8/18/05 | Evansville artist wins 2006 Minnesota Trout and Salmon Stamp design contest
An under water scene of a brown trout pursuing a wet fly will be featured on Minnesota's 2006 Trout and Salmon Stamp. John House of Evansville painted the winning oil design, his first entry in the Trout and Salmon Stamp cont... |
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| 8/18/05 | DNR: Discover Minnesota's watchable wildlife and beat the rise in gas prices
Vacationers facing the high cost of gasoline can beat gas prices by cutting back on longer trips to other states. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) suggests that people stay close to home this summer and discover Minn... |
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| 8/11/05 | Alpine Fire Continues
Alpine Lake Fire Update Fire fighting on the Alpine Lake fire continued yesterday. While some parts of the state received significant rainfall, this area did not and the small amount received did not penetrate the canopy i... |
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| 8/11/05 | Alpine Fire Update August 9
The Alpine Lake fire burned actively yesterday afternoon. It is currently 690 acres. Eighteen to twenty mile per hour winds Monday afternoon caused some upslope runs into the 1976 Roy Lake burn. Fire behavior in the blowdown ... |
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| 8/11/05 | Goose hunting station application period begins for Lac qui Parle controlled hunt
Hunters wanting to reserve a date to go goose hunting in the controlled hunting zone at Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area are reminded to submit their application postmarked between Aug. 22 and Sept. 14. Applications pos... |
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| 8/11/05 | DNR to hold public meetings on future of experimental northern pike regulation for Lake of the Woods, Rainy River
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold three public open houses to solicit public comments on the existing northern pike experimental fishing regulation for Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River from Wh... |
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| 8/11/05 | Funding available for shooting range construction improvements
Shooting range operators got a shot in the arm when the 2005 Minnesota Legislature approved $300,000 in grant money to build or improve firearms and archery shooting ranges throughout the state. The Shooting Range Develop... |
| 7/28/05 | Southern Region Outdoor Column -This land is your land, this land is my land
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us July 29, 2005 Title: This land is your land, this land is my land Former Undersecr... |
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| 7/28/05 | Application deadline approaching for 2005 Camp Ripley archery hunts
Hunters interested in the 2005 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls are reminded that the Aug. 19 application deadline is fast approaching. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began accepting appl... |
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| 7/28/05 | Application deadline approaching for 2005 Camp Ripley archery hunts
More opportunity to harvest deer, additional upland bird hunting and expansions in youth hunts were among good news items Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Gene Merriam noted today when he announced the 2... |
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| 7/28/05 | Your Lake, Our Lakes: Shorelands Deserve Conservation Designs for Subdivisions and Planned Unit Developments
Shorelands are Minnesota's greatest asset, and they are easily degraded. Traditional lot and block development and Minnesota's current planned unit development standards are not preserving our shoreland asset. Conventiona... |
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| 7/28/05 | Lake Waves - Reduce Runoff into the Lake
Minnesota's lakes, rivers, and natural areas are hot real estate. What was once a small lakeshore cabin has become a lake lot with large structures and paved areas. This development increases runoff of rainwater and snowmelt.... |
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| 7/14/05 | DNR to test hunter-harvested deer in Roseau County area for bovine tuberculosis
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will test deer for bovine tuberculosis during this fall's firearms deer season in the Roseau County area, where the Minnesota Board of Animal Health and the United States De... |
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| 7/14/05 | DNR to hold public hearing on proposed waterfowl refuge
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Section of Wildlife will hold a public hearing to consider a proposal to establish a new state game refuge named the Jim and Hattie Lakes State Game Refuge. The hearing will take... |
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| 7/14/05 | (Southern Region) DNR Ag Connections
Ag Connections News from the DNR She scooted across the road far enough ahead that I had plenty of time to brake and miss her. But when her chick suddenly popped out, chasing after the hen, and disappeared in front of my t... |
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| 7/14/05 | Christmas Eve stop results in 11 counts for illegally taking deer
A Minnesota man faces thousands of dollars in fines and lengthy jail time for allegedly poaching deer in 2004. During the winter of 2003-2004, Minnesota Valley Park manager Frank Knoke noticed a number of dead deer in the ... |
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| 7/14/05 | DNR sets public input meeting for the Green Lake regulations
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public input meeting on Green Lake experimental fishing regulations Aug. 25, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be in the lower level of the Kandiyohi County Health and ... |
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| 7/7/05 | Spring duck counts decline
Waterfowl biologists found declines in breeding waterfowl populations but more spring ponds across Minnesota in May's annual aerial surveys according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources(DNR). Both duck and pon... |
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| 7/7/05 | Southern Region Outdoor Column: Being safe, not sorry
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us June 29, 2005 Title: Being safe, not sorry It happened in a heartbeat. One moment,... |
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| 7/7/05 | Indiana residents cited for fishing violations on Lake Winnie
Five men from Indiana face fines totaling $4,275 for being in excess of their legal limit of walleyes. A sixth Indiana man was charged in the investigation, but has not yet made a court appearance. Minnesota Department of ... |
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| 7/7/05 | Conservation officers' tales - July 2005
TELL THE TRUTH Conservation Officer (CO) Tim Jenniges (Windom) checked a father and daughter angling on a local pier. When the daughter was asked if she had a license, she said, "I don't need a license because I am sixteen... |
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| 7/7/05 | DNR magazine: Natural shorelines work best, but they are disappearing
Minnesota lakeshore development is booming like never before, threatening the health of the state's lakes and the fish and wildlife that depend on near-shore habitat for survival, reports the Department of Natural Resources' ... |
| 6/29/05 | State government shutdown would close state parks
If the Minnesota Legislature is unable to reach an agreement to fund state government operations by June 30, campgrounds, lodging, restrooms and other buildings in Minnesota State Parks and State Forests will close by 4 p.m. ... |
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| 6/29/05 | Leech Lake action plan moves forward; anglers pleasantly surprised by walleye, bass, muskie opportunities
Just 10 months after a pivotal public meeting in Walker, where area residents and resort owners sought immediate action to improve walleye fishing on Leech Lake, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Lee... |
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| 6/29/05 | Open house to review new Upper Sioux Agency State Park management plan
A draft park management plan for Upper Sioux Agency State Park is now available for public review, according to park manager Terri Dinesen. An open house at the park's visitor's center will be July 12, from 3-6 p.m. Inter... |
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| 6/29/05 | DNR provides $750,000 in grants for two Dam Safety Program projects
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently provided $750,000 in grants for two Dam Safety Program projects. Blue Earth County received a $500,000 Dam Safety Program grant. The money will be used to replac... |
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| 6/29/05 | DNR accepting applications for 2005 Camp Ripley archery hunts
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting applications on July 1 for the 2005 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. Hunters may pick from only one of two hunting seasons, ... |
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| 6/23/05 | July Fourth weekend boaters reminded to buckle up and forget the beer
At least 80 percent of the victims of fatal boating accidents would have survived had they been wearing their life jackets. So says the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "It happens time and time again," sai... |
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| 6/23/05 | DNR asks for reports on trumpeter swan pairs
Trumpeter swans have made a dramatic comeback and Minnesotans are being asked to help in the restoration effort. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program is asking for reports on sightings of new... |
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| 6/23/05 | DNR education effort reaches every Minnesota middle school
Hunters, anglers and other conservationists are applauding the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mailing of education "gift packs" to every school in Minnesota beginning with more than 170 middle schools this spring. ... |
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| 6/23/05 | Handling Nuisance Animals
Many of us enjoy watching wildlife, but sometimes landowners find that critters from chipmunks to deer can become nuisances. If that happens, you have some options to deal with these potential problems. Why do animals become ... |
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| 6/23/05 | (Southern Region)Outdoor Column: Attitude adjustment on a shallow lake
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us June 21, 2005 Title: Attitude adjustment on a shallow lake Not the weather an angl... |
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| 6/16/05 | Soring new DNR enforcement captain for Northeast Minnesota
Lt. Ken Soring has been selected and has accepted the position of Captain for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Northeast Region Enforcement in Grand Rapids. Captain Soring started his DNR career in 197... |
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| 6/16/05 | DNR urges OHV users to check trail conditions before heading north
With sunny weather returning, many off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders are anxious to head north to ride the trails. Some of those trails might be closed, however, due to recent heavy rains. Minnesota Department of Natural Resou... |
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| 6/16/05 | North Central Minnesota Lakes project to provide weekly "Lake Waves" column and radio announcement
The North Central Minnesota Lakes (NCML) project has produced a series of 13 columns and radio announcements entitled "Lake Waves" for distribution throughout the summer of 2005 (see topic list next page). The pieces cover a ... |
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| 6/16/05 | Ruffed grouse counts unchanged from last year
Results from this year's spring ruffed grouse drumming count survey show that the bird's numbers are virtually unchanged from last year. Many hunters were hoping this year's count would be higher, indicating an upswing in the... |
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| 6/16/05 | DNR Border Lakes forest management plan available for review
A draft forest management plan for state lands located in the Border Lakes subsection has been released for public review, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This phase of the Border Lakes s... |
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| 6/10/05 | (Southern Region) ATV Operators Cautioned About Riding in Road Ditches
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us June 9, 2005 For additional information, contact: DNR Southern Region Enforcement Supervisor ... |
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| 6/10/05 | DNR seeks input on deer population objectives for southeastern Minnesota
How many deer should be on the landscape? Residents of southeastern Minnesota may respond to that question at a public meeting June 21 in Rochester. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at the Heintz Center Vocational Bui... |
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| 6/10/05 | DNR announces 2005 deer season changes
This fall, hunters will have more opportunity than ever before to harvest deer, thanks to regulation changes announced today by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The changes, which include an early antl... |
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| 6/10/05 | Deer hunting regulations changing at some Minnesota state parks
This fall, hunters who participate in some Minnesota state park deer hunts will be part of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) first evaluation of special regulations aimed at lowering deer populations. At... |
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| 6/10/05 | Minnesota moose season application deadline is June 17
The application deadline for the 2005 Minnesota moose hunt is Friday, June 17. Applications may be made from any of the 1,800 statewide electronic license terminals or from the DNR License Center at 500 Lafayette Road in St. ... |
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| 6/2/05 | DNR Tower Area Fisheries announces 2005 schedule for lake and stream surveys
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Tower Area Fisheries Office has announced their schedule for conducting lake and stream surveys and fish population assessments for the summer of 2005. Tower Area Fisheries... |
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| 6/2/05 | DNR to Survey Lakes in the Grand Marais and Finland Areas
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife Division will be surveying several lakes and streams in the Finland and Grand Marais areas (Lake and Cook Counties) in 2005. Survey results are used to eva... |
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| 6/2/05 | DNR seeks comment on two proposed motorized recreation trails; grant-in-aid trail proposes 182 miles of riding opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on 182-miles of proposed off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails located in Beltrami, Marshall and Roseau counties in northwestern Minnesota. This grant-... |
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| 6/2/05 | DNR seeks comment on two proposed motorized recreation trails; Con-Con proposal would add 39 miles to WMAs
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking public comments on the proposed development of approximately 39 miles of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails located in Beltrami and Marshall counties in northwester... |
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| 6/2/05 | DNR to prepare 10-year forest resource plan in northern Minnesota; Public comment encouraged throughout planning process
SFRMP. It's an acronym the Bemidji regional office of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using a lot these days. For DNR staff in Wildlife, Forestry and Ecological Services, the acronym stands for Subsecti... |
| 5/25/05 | Cook County Lifts Fire Restrictions on May 30
Cook County Will Lift Burning Restrictions on May 30 The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced Cook County is lifting burning restrictions on Monday, May 30 at 8:00 am. Spring green-up of fuels and recent rain... |
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| 5/25/05 | Coastal program appoints new manager
Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program has appointed a new manager, Pat Collins. He has worked as a project consultant with the Coastal Program for the past three years. Collins worked for nine years for the Minnesota Depa... |
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| 5/25/05 | DNR osprey photo contest deadline nears
The third Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Checkoff photo contest is underway. Carrol Henderson, DNR Nongame Wildlife Program supervisor, reminds amateur and professional photographers to send ... |
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| 5/25/05 | First of its kind joint effort targets off-highway vehicle safety
The increase in off-highway vehicle (OHV) usage over the past decade has brought an increase in complaints, violations, accidents and fatalities, and placed excessive demands on Minnesota law enforcement agencies according to... |
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| 5/25/05 | DNR, Boy Scouts dedicate wild area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Twin Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold a dedication ceremony on June 18 to formally dedicate a new 240-acre aquatic management area and recognize and thank... |
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| 5/19/05 | Seven More Counties Lift Burning Restrictions
Seven More Counties Lift Burning Restrictions on May 23 The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced seven more counties are lifting burning restrictions on Monday, May 23 at 8:00 am. Spring green-up of fuels and... |
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| 5/19/05 | (Southern Region) DNR Foresters Play Pivotal Role in SW Minnesota
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us May 16, 2005 Note to Editors: To further localize the following article, contact one of the DN... |
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| 5/19/05 | Six More Counties Lift Burning Restrictions on May 23
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced six more counties are lifting burning restrictions on Monday, May 23 at 8:00 am. Spring green-up of fuels and recent rainfall has eased wildfire conditions in these count... |
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| 5/19/05 | Northern pike study on Mille Lacs continues
Anglers who catch one of more than 7,000 Mille Lacs Lake northern pike marked with a numbered, plastic tag are asked to report their catch to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The tags, which resemble a ... |
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| 5/19/05 | DNR magazine invites partners to bring outdoors into the classroom
Thousands of Minnesota school children have learned about animal parenting, ice fishing, shoeshoeing, game-animal signs and much more over the last year, thanks to sponsors who have helped cover the cost of putting the Depart... |
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| 5/12/05 | Southern Region) Outdoor Column: Nature, Naps and Turkey Talk
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us May 13, 2005 Title: Nature, Naps and Turkey Talk When a squirrel answers nature's cal... |
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| 5/12/05 | Twenty Counties Lift Burning Restrictions on May 16
Twenty Counties Lift Burning Restrictions on May 16 The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced 20 more counties will lift burning restrictions on Monday, May 16 at 8:00 am. Spring green-up of fuels and recent r... |
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| 5/12/05 | Public invited to tour Big Woods Dairy at Nerstrand Big Woods State Park on June 4
A state park is not the place people usually think of as a location for a daily farm, but on Saturday, June 4, the public will have an opportunity to tour and participate in chore time at the Big Woods Dairy at Nerstrand Big ... |
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| 5/12/05 | Minnesota moose season application deadline is Friday, June 17
The application deadline for the 2005 Minnesota moose hunt is Friday, June 17. Applications may be made from any of the 1,800 statewide Electronic Licensing System vendors and from the Department of Natural Resources License ... |
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| 5/12/05 | Firearms safety camps, courses offered in Grand Rapids
Anyone who needs a firearms safety certificate for fall hunting seasons might consider a trip to the Minnesota Shooting Sports Education Center (MSSEC) in Grand Rapids this summer. The MSSEC, an independently operated fac... |
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| 5/5/05 | DNR Announces Student Poster Contest Winners
For additional information, contact Ken Varland, DNR Southern Region Wildlife Manger, New Ulm; 507-359-6030. (Editors Note: Please see the enclosed list for other names of winners in your area.) DNR ANNOUNCES STUDENT P... |
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| 5/5/05 | Kids life jacket law goes into effect May 6
A new requirement, for children under age 10 to wear a life jacket while boating on Minnesota waters, was signed into law by Gov. Tim Pawlenty Thursday and went into effect Friday, May 6. Called the "Grant Allen Law," the mea... |
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| 5/5/05 | DNR appreciates waterfowl hunter input, continues to take comments
Thoughtful suggestions, opinions and questions about how to improve waterfowl habitat abounded as hunters and conservationists gathered at public meetings across the state last week. About 650 people attended the 18 meetin... |
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| 5/5/05 | Community cleanup bags more than six tons of garbage
Twelve government agencies teamed-up with 24 businesses and non-profits in the Lafayette Park area of St. Paul to remove 12,009 pounds of man-made garbage during an Earth Week Celebration. The group cleaned up the neighbo... |
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| 5/5/05 | Curly-leaf pond weed control pilot project underway
An effort to use the herbicide fluridone to reduce problems caused by the invasive curly-leaf pond weed without harming native vegetation got underway in April at Lake Benton, a 2,850-acre lake in Lincoln County, according to... |
| 4/29/05 | DNR announces partial lifting of open burning restrictions
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is announcing today that a partial lifting of open burning restrictions will occur at midnight Monday, May 1. Restrictions are being removed since green-up of the fine f... |
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| 4/29/05 | Investigation of Taylors Falls landmark destruction continues
Following a private consultant's report initiated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Parks and Recreation that vandalism was the probable cause of the destruction of the Devil's Chair rock form... |
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| 4/29/05 | (Fishing opener news packet)Minnesota's great state of fishing
Whether it's casting crank baits for walleye or watching bobbers for bluegill, Minnesotans love to fish. In fact, about 36 percent of the state's residents fish - a higher percentage than any state except Alaska. Reasons ... |
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| 4/29/05 | (Fishing opener news packet) Boaters reminded to help stop aquatic hitchhikers
With the start of the 2005 boating and fishing season approaching, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking boaters and anglers to keep up the good work in minimizing the spread of aquatic invasive specie... |
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| 4/29/05 | (Fishing opener news packet) Marvelous metro fishing
There's no place like home for Twin Cities anglers. From trophy walleyes in the shadow of the state capitol to muskies in Lake Minnetonka, Twin Cities urban angling opportunities are second to none, said Dirk Peterson, DNR me... |
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| 4/29/05 | (Fishing opener news packet) Smorgasbord of southern Minnesota angling opportunities
For a veritable smorgasbord of angling opportunities, one has to look no further than southern Minnesota. Walleye, perch, bullhead, trout, crappie, sunfish, catfish, bass, muskie, northern pike - the list of piscatorial p... |
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| 4/21/05 | (Southern Region) DNR Asking for Reports of Blanding's Turtle Sightings
For additional information, contact: Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer, DNR Nongame Wildlife Specialist, New Ulm; 507-359-6033 DNR Asking for Reports of Blanding's Turtle Sightings They're just now beginning to emerge from the mucky de... |
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| 4/21/05 | Volunteers needed to spruce up Minnesota state parks on May 7
Citizens throughout Minnesota are invited to help the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Minnesota state parks with their "spring cleaning" on GreenTouch Day scheduled for Saturday, May 7. In its sixth year, GreenTouch ... |
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| 4/21/05 | (Southern Region) Outdoor Column: Considering Rubber Gloves and Plants
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us April 19, 2005 Title: Considering Rubber Gloves and Plants "Hurry up and wait." Even ... |
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| 4/21/05 | 2006 Minnesota DNR Wildlife stamp contests announced
The entry dates for the contests to select the 2006 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) waterfowl, pheasant wild turkey and trout stamps have been announced. Contest entries for the waterfowl stamp will be acc... |
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| 4/21/05 | Ground water sampling underway in Crow Wing County
Water samples from about 80 wells will be tested for general and trace chemistry in Crow Wing County this spring by hydrogeologists from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Samples will also be tested to lear... |
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| 4/12/05 | (Southern Region) Big Stone Lake State Park Ready for Early Anglers
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us April 14, 2005 For additional information, contact: Joanne Svendsen, Big Stone Lake State ... |
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| 4/12/05 | DNR to host duck input meetings April 28
Duck hunters who want to provide input on this fall's duck season regulations and learn more about state habitat issues are invited to Department of Natural Resources (DNR) meetings at 18 locations around the state on Thursda... |
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| 4/12/05 | Fishing success leads to excess fine and restitution amounts total nearly $8,000 in two cases
The Turn in Poachers (TIP) hotline provided Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers several leads recently leading to possible fine and restitution amounts totaling nearly $8,000. Officer Chri... |
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| 4/12/05 | Contest seeks to float new concept in life jackets
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is cooperating with the Boat U.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water and the Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association (PFDMA) to announce the "Innovati... |
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| 4/12/05 | Grand Rapids Shooting Center to host first state scholastic archery competition
Students from throughout Minnesota will converge in Grand Rapids on Saturday, April 23, for the inaugural National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Minnesota State Tournament. The competition is the culmination of th... |
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| 4/12/05 | Tree seedlings from state forest nurseries are available
Students from throughout Minnesota will converge in Grand Rapids on Saturday, April 23, for the inaugural National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Minnesota State Tournament. The competition is the culmination of th... |
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| 4/7/05 | (Southern Region) New SE Trout Regulations Begin with April 16 Opener
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us April 1, 2005 For additional information, contact: Jason Moeckel, DNR Southern Tom Conroy Inform... |
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| 4/7/05 | (Southern Region)Gradual drawdown to begin at Lake Hanska
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us April 5, 2005 For additional information, contact: Jason Zajac, DNR Area Wildlife Manager... |
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| 4/7/05 | Minnesota bear hunt application deadline is Friday, May 6
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications for the 2005 Minnesota black bear hunting season. This year's season will offer 15,950 licenses, available in 11 permit areas, and will run fro... |
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| 4/7/05 | Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program awards grants for 2005
Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program has announced funding awards for 17 projects totaling $637,791. They include a variety of educational, planning and construction projects. Those receiving funding in August 2005, incl... |
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| 4/7/05 | Minnesota DNR seeks forestry director
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking an individual to direct all forestry management programs in the department for sustainable forest management. These programs include: comprehensive strategic planni... |
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| 4/7/05 | Peregrine falcons return to Minnesota skies
The warm days of spring have prompted the return of peregrine falcons to Minnesota skies. "After being completely wiped out by pesticides in the 1950s and 1960s, the peregrine falcon recovery represents one of the greates... |
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| 4/7/05 | Dedicated volunteers lend a big hand to help DNR manage Minnesota's natural resources
Volunteers play an important role in the success of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). A record number of 33,304 volunteers assisted DNR staff members with a variety of projects and programs last year. The v... |
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| 4/7/05 | Application deadline approaching for high school MCC summer conservation work program
High school age students looking for a summer job have until April 22 to apply for a position with the Minnesota Conservation Corps (MCC). Seventy-five corps member positions are open for youth ages 15 to 18. Youth will be... |
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| 4/7/05 | Spring melt: DNR urges caution on Minnesota rivers
Water levels on Minnesota rivers can rise without warning any time of the year, especially during the spring thaw. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) advises recreational boaters to be aware of the potential ... |
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| 4/7/05 | Wisconsin anglers face fines, restitution totaling nearly $7,000 in Minnesota
Five anglers from Wisconsin face fines and restitution of nearly $7,000 after being caught with 206 perch over their legal limit while fishing on Lake Winnibigoshish in northeastern Minnesota. Department of Natural Resour... |
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| 4/7/05 | Scientists ask for assistance in tracking color-coded ducks
Researchers from Louisiana State University, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and other cooperating agencies are asking for help in tracking color-coded ducks as they migrate through the Upper Midwest. ... |
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| 4/7/05 | DNR names Kermit Terlinden Firearms Instructor of the Year
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has named Kermit D. Terlinden, 57, Glencoe, its 2004 Firearms Safety Hunter Education Instructor of the Year. He was recognized during the recent Northwest Sportshow in ... |
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| 4/7/05 | DNR adds 20 counties to spring burn restrictions list
Rapid loss of snow cover in north central Minnesota has prompted the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to expand the spring burning restrictions to include an additional 20 Minnesota counties. Burning restrictions go into... |
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| 4/7/05 | Be firewise during spring cleanup
Spring is upon us and it's time to start cleaning up the yard. Spring is also when most of Minnesota's wildfires occur. What people do during their spring cleanup efforts can affect the safety of their home. More than 40 p... |
| 3/31/05 | Many snowmobile trails close April 1 on private land
Snowmobile trails that cross private lands and are maintained by local snowmobile clubs (grant-in-aid trails) will close Friday, April 1. Snowmobile clubs get seasonal trail permits from landowners that allow the public to ri... |
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| 3/31/05 | Minnesota angler faces nearly $4,500 in fines and restitution
A Minnesota man faces nearly $4,500 in fines and restitution resulting from a Turn in Poacher (TIP) call. The call provided information about an overlimit of fish in a garage and apartment freezer, vehicle information, and ti... |
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| 3/31/05 | Fishing regulation changes open for comment
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is inviting public comments and suggestions for recreational and commercial fishing regulations currently under consideration for change. Public comments will be conside... |
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| 3/31/05 | DNR to introduce new hunter safety champion at the Northwest Sportshow in Minneapolis
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a new number one safety and education program champion: Hunter Ed. Hunter Ed isn't a concept, he's a person who has seen first hand incidents that occur when hunter safe... |
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| 3/31/05 | DNR and national outdoor education program welcome new anglers, target shooters, archers, hunters
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Step Outside, a national outdoor education program, are looking for partners who promote traditional outdoor activities like target shooting, archery, hunting and fishin... |
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| 3/31/05 | Learn how to design a butterfly garden
The arrival of spring garden and seed catalogs reminds gardeners that spring is near and the fun of planning future flowerbeds begins. Carrol Henderson, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame wildlife pro... |
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| 3/31/05 | Survey finds 6,500 moose in northeastern Minnesota; researchers confident
Wildlife biologists for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) say a recently completed aerial survey that found 6,500 moose in northeastern Minnesota is the most accurate to date. Until last year, the aerial... |
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| 3/31/05 | DNR urges OHV users to check trail conditions; restrictions placed on ditch riding
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds riders that Minnesota law prohibits ditch riding south of the agriculture line between April 1 and Aug. 1. The agriculture line runs roughly from Moorhead to Taylors... |
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| 3/31/05 | Get a Closer Look at the Spring Rituals of Sharp-tailed Grouse
The Section of Wildlife invites enthusiasts to view Sharp tailed Grouse on their spring dancing grounds (also know as a lek). These once common birds of open brushlands put on quite a display in an effort to attract mates. Th... |
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| 3/24/05 | DNR sets spring fire restrictions for April 4
Spring burning restrictions in 17 Minnesota counties will go into effect at 8 a.m. on April 4. The purpose of the fire restrictions is to reduce personal property damage resulting from the large number of wildfires caused by ... |
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| 3/24/05 | Environmental impact statement to be prepared for UPM/Blandin paper mill expansion project
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential impacts of expanding a paper mill in Itasca County. UPM/Blandin paper proposes to install a co... |
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| 3/24/05 | DNR: Tax time is your time to help wildlife
More than 800 nongame wildlife species depend on the generosity of Minnesotans during tax time. This once-a-year opportunity to donate to help wildlife appears on Minnesota state income and property tax forms and provides fun... |
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| 3/24/05 | Volunteers are the backbone of DNR firearms safety training - One in a series of stories celebrating 50 years of firearms safety
A volunteer is defined in the American Heritage Dictionary as "one who performs or gives services of his/her own free will; to give of one's own initiative." Perhaps it should be added that a volunteer is one who never wants ... |
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| 3/24/05 | 2005 spring turkey hunt surplus licenses still available
A limited number of surplus 2005 Minnesota spring turkey hunting licenses go on sale at 5 p.m. Monday, March 21, on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may purchase a surplus spring turkey license at any of approxima... |
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| 3/24/05 | Walleye Regulation Change Proposed For Lake Vermilion
A limited number of surplus 2005 Minnesota spring turkey hunting licenses go on sale at 5 p.m. Monday, March 21, on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may purchase a surplus spring turkey license at any of approxima... |
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| 3/24/05 | Three fined $1,300 for exceeding legal perch limit
In an effort to maintain high-quality walleye fishing at Lake Vermilion in northeastern Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources is proposing a new regulation to protect the walleye population by reducing harvest starti... |
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| 3/24/05 | DNR hunter education: 50 years of success
Three non-resident anglers were recently fined $1,300 each for taking more than their legal limit of perch from Lake Winnibigoshish. The anglers, David S. Lape, 54, of Van Wert, Ohio, Dennis J. Lape, 48, and Julie A. Klein... |
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| 3/24/05 | DNR, anglers cooperate; good news in sturgeon study
Hunting fatalities and injuries continue to decrease in Minnesota thanks to a successful hunter safety education program celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. "Minnesota's hunting accident rates have dropped signifi... |
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| 3/24/05 | Kids 'Keep Your Cat Indoors' poster contest underway
The Rainy River and Lake of the Woods are home to one of the few remaining lake sturgeon populations in northwestern Minnesota. After decades of low abundance, a recent tagging study by the Minnesota Department of Natural Res... |
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| 3/24/05 | Applications taken for MCC summer conservation work program for high school youth
With spring just around the corner, the first killdeer of the season was reported on Feb. 24, according to the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union birding hotline. Other arriving migrants reported recently include greater whi... |
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| 3/24/05 | Plan describes big boost in pheasant habitat, harvest
Capitalizing on well-funded farm programs would boost Minnesota's average pheasant harvest 24 percent to 450,000 birds by 2008, under a plan announced today by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Furthermore, the plan ... |
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| 3/24/05 | (Southern Region) Outdoor Column: Casting About in Hopeful Pursuits
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us March 14, 2005 Title: Casting About in Hopeful Pursuits In Anatomy of a Fisherman,... |
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| 3/24/05 | DNR Seeks Comments on Lake Management Plans in the Tower Fisheries Area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drafted revised individual fisheries lake management plans for several lakes in the Tower Fisheries Area. Lake management plans are used by fisheries managers to describ... |
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| 3/17/05 | 2005 spring turkey hunt surplus licenses still available
A limited number of surplus 2005 Minnesota spring turkey hunting licenses go on sale at 5 p.m. Monday, March 21, on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may purchase a surplus spring turkey license at any of approxima... |
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| 3/17/05 | Walleye Regulation Change Proposed For Lake Vermilion
In an effort to maintain high-quality walleye fishing at Lake Vermilion in northeastern Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources is proposing a new regulation to protect the walleye population by reducing harvest starti... |
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| 3/17/05 | Three fined $1,300 for exceeding legal perch limit
Three non-resident anglers were recently fined $1,300 each for taking more than their legal limit of perch from Lake Winnibigoshish. The anglers, David S. Lape, 54, of Van Wert, Ohio, Dennis J. Lape, 48, and Julie A. Klein... |
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| 3/17/05 | DNR hunter education: 50 years of success
Hunting fatalities and injuries continue to decrease in Minnesota thanks to a successful hunter safety education program celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. "Minnesota's hunting accident rates have dropped signifi... |
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| 3/17/05 | DNR, anglers cooperate; good news in sturgeon study
The Rainy River and Lake of the Woods are home to one of the few remaining lake sturgeon populations in northwestern Minnesota. After decades of low abundance, a recent tagging study by the Minnesota Department of Natural Res... |
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| 3/17/05 | Kids 'Keep Your Cat Indoors' poster contest underway
With spring just around the corner, the first killdeer of the season was reported on Feb. 24, according to the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union birding hotline. Other arriving migrants reported recently include greater whi... |
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| 3/17/05 | Applications taken for MCC summer conservation work program for high school youth
Applications are being accepted for the Minnesota Conservation Corps (MCC) summer youth program. Seventy-five corps member positions are open for youth ages 15 to 18. Youth will be based for eight weeks at a residential progr... |
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| 3/17/05 | Plan describes big boost in pheasant habitat, harvest
Capitalizing on well-funded farm programs would boost Minnesota's average pheasant harvest 24 percent to 450,000 birds by 2008, under a plan announced today by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Furthermore, the plan ... |
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| 3/17/05 | (Southern Region) Outdoor Column: Casting About in Hopeful Pursuits
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us March 14, 2005 Title: Casting About in Hopeful Pursuits In Anatomy of a Fisherman,... |
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| 3/17/05 | DNR Seeks Comments on Lake Management Plans in the Tower Fisheries Area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has drafted revised individual fisheries lake management plans for several lakes in the Tower Fisheries Area. Lake management plans are used by fisheries managers to describ... |
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| 3/17/05 | DNR reclassifies first two state forests for OHV use
An ongoing process to better manage recreational activities on Minnesota's public lands recently marked a milestone of state and local cooperation with the reclassification of two state forests in regard to their use by off-h... |
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| 3/9/05 | Fire restrictions may begin early this spring
Open burning restrictions for this spring will start soon for central Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today. Property owners planning to burn vegetative debris piles or conduct other c... |
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| 3/9/05 | Waterfowl season set to open Oct. 1
The 2005 duck season will open on Saturday, Oct. 1, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This year's bag limits and season length will be announced in August, after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife S... |
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| 3/9/05 | Safari Club helps put bite into natural resources enforcement
"Hunter" seems to be an appropriate name for the newest K9 member of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Enforcement Division. The addition is the result of the Safari Club International (SCI) North Country... |
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| 3/9/05 | Songbird deaths caused by salmonella B
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has received numerous reports of sick and dead common redpolls and other members of the finch family at bird feeders. According to Carrol Henderson, supervisor of the DNR... |
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| 3/9/05 | DNR magazine explores BWCAW paradox
Should wilderness be managed to preserve its untamed nature? To find answers, the March-April 2005 "Minnesota Conservation Volunteer" magazine looks at how resource managers are grappling with this paradox in the Boundary Wat... |
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| 3/9/05 | Lucky DNR cooperators get guns, bows
Andrew Minten's days of hunting deer with a borrowed gun are over, thanks to a little luck and his cooperation with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing program. Minten, a 14... |
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| 3/9/05 | Surveillance work results in two found guilty of deer shining
Some deer shining surveillance work conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in October, culminated in two Little Falls men being found guilty of gross misdemeanor deer shining. "Thanks to a concern... |
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| 3/9/05 | DNR asks for reports of active bald eagle nests
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help in counting every known bald eagle nest in Minnesota this April in anticipation of the pending removal of the bald eagle from the federal endangered species list. ... |
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| 3/9/05 | Anglers caught with 106 fish over the limit
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has charged two men with having 106 sunfish over the limit. Jeffrey Allen Meuleners, 52, Montrose, and Donald Peter Gabrelcik, 58, Delano, were each cited for possessing 53 ... |
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| 3/9/05 | (Southern Region) Ag Connections Column
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us March 7, 2005 Ag Connections column So, a fellow is on vacation when he sees a farmer tendi... |
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| 3/3/05 | DNR Seeks Comments on Lake Management Plans in the International Falls area.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently drafted individual fisheries lake management plans for thirteen lakes in northern St. Louis and Koochiching Counties. Fisheries managers use the plans to descri... |
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| 3/3/05 | Mill Towns State Trail Open House set for March 24
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us March 3, 2005 For additional information, contact: Kate Larson, DNR Trail Planner, 651-29... |
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| 3/3/05 | (Southern Region) Contest Spotlights Importance of Wildlife ‘Lifelines’
For additional information, contact: Larinda Burg, Roadsides for Wildlife secretary, New Ulm DNR HQ; 507-359-6035. Contest Spotlights Importance of Wildlife Lifelines Minnesota youngsters in grades 7 and 8 are encoura... |
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| 3/3/05 | Mike Carroll named DNR Northwest Region director
Mike Carroll has been named Northwest Region Director for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by Commissioner Gene Merriam, effective June 1. Carroll is currently the DNR's Forestry Division director. He an... |
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| 3/3/05 | DNR prepares environmental assessment worksheet for Mill Creek trout stream habitat restoration/improvement project
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has prepared an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) to describe the environmental effects associated with the proposed restoration of Mill Creek in the city of Chatfiel... |
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| 3/3/05 | Deer Hunter Ethics Award winners announced
The Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA), the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Turn In Poachers have announced the winners of the 13th annual Deer Hunter Ethics Award. The hunters were honored at the 2... |
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| 3/3/05 | Open house to feature review of draft management plan for Wild River State Park
The public is invited to an open house at Wild River State Park on March 12 where visitors will have an opportunity to review a draft of the proposed new park management plan. For the past year, a citizens advisory committ... |
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| 3/3/05 | DNR seeks watercraft inspector applicants
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking watercraft inspector interns for the upcoming boating season. These inspectors are stationed at public accesses on lakes and rivers infested with invasive species... |
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| 3/3/05 | Conservation Officers' Tales - March 2005
AN ODD WAY TO LEARN Lt. Norm Floden stopped an ATV operating on the city bike trail near Perham when the male operator ignored the "no motor vehicles on trail" sign. The man said his ATV wasn't running properly and he thou... |
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| 3/3/05 | Violators face $250,000 fines and five-year jail sentences for illegal trafficking of deer
Michael James Rozell, 44, Mora, and Brian Henry Becker, 34, Madelia, recently plead guilty in federal court in Minneapolis to felony counts of violating the Lacey Act involving the illegal trade of deer in interstate commerce... |
| 2/16/05 | DNR maintains walleye slot limit for Lake Mille Lacs
Anglers who fish Lake Mille Lacs this year will again have ample opportunity to harvest walleye under a slot limit unchanged from last year, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The season open... |
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| 2/16/05 | Roger Tietz named acting regional director for northwest Minnesota
Roger Tietz has been appointed acting Northwest Region director by Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Gene Merriam, effective Feb. 23. Tietz, a 23-year DNR employee, has served as the Enforcement Division s... |
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| 2/16/05 | DNR names Alexandria couple snowmobile safety instructors of the year
A husband and wife team, who have given much of their time to enhance snowmobile safety and education in Minnesota, have been named the 2004 Minnesota snowmobile safety education "Volunteer Instructors of the Year." Earl a... |
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| 2/16/05 | Wild Turkey Federation continues support for transplant program
The Minnesota Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is continuing its support for a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) program to trap wild turkeys from large flocks in southeast Minnesota and release them ... |
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| 2/16/05 | North Dakota man faces felony snowmobile charge
A North Dakota man, who did not use common sense, courtesy and safety, recently led state conservation officers on a high-speed snowmobile chase. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officers were working sno... |
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| 2/16/05 | Discussion continues on northwest deer management options
Deer hunters who attended one of three public meetings recently held in northwest Minnesota generally agreed they want to see more mature bucks. Discussion continues, however, on the best strategy to achieve that goal. The... |
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| 2/16/05 | National partnership strengthens Minnesota DNR natural resource education programs
A newly formed partnership by Ducks Unlimited (DU) and the national Project Water Education for Teachers (WET) program will strengthen current wetland and water resource education programs offered by DU and the Minnesota Depa... |
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| 2/16/05 | Public comments on deer regulations sought at season input meetings
Early antlerless deer seasons, a deer hunting zone realignment and the possible creation of a metro deer hunting zone are among the topics the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will discuss with hunters at this year's... |
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| 2/16/05 | No equipment, experience needed for youth turkey hunt, two-day hunt to take place April 16-17
Applications are now available for youngsters, ages 12 to 17, who want to hunt turkey in a safe, mentored environment at the second annual Minnesota Valley Youth Turkey Hunt April 16 - 17. A parent or adult authorized by a... |
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| 2/16/05 | DNR seeking ATV trail building partners
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is actively seeking help in siting a new 70-mile all-terrain vehicle/off-highway motorcycle (ATV/OHM) trail somewhere in the state. The DNR is responding to a 2003 Legis... |
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| 2/16/05 | Summer camping changes at McCarthy Beach State Park
Overnight visitors at McCarthy Beach State Park will notice some changes in camping this season, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff at the park want to make sure their long-time customers know about the... |
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| 2/16/05 | (Southern Region) Ag Connections: DNR Column Will Speak To Landowners
Ag Connections News from the DNR DNR Column Will Speak To Landowners As the Shooting Editor for Outdoor Life magazine and an acclaimed book author, the late Jack O'Connor was widely considered to be America's foremost ... |
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| 2/9/05 | (Southern Region) Outdoor Column: Trees and prairie can be like oil and water
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us February 11, 2005 Title: Trees and prairie can be like oil and water On the day th... |
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| 2/9/05 | (Southern Region) Legendary Weaver Bottoms Expected To Reap Benefits from Pool 5 Drawdown
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us February 11, 2005 For additional information, contact: Tim Schlagenhaft, DNR Mississippi River... |
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| 2/9/05 | Dogs chasing and harassing wildlife a serious problem
Conservation officers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are receiving a growing number of reports about dogs chasing and harassing deer. Minnesota DNR Chief Conservation Officer Mike Hamm suggests th... |
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| 2/9/05 | Ninth Conservation Officer Academy begins
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Enforcement Division will start its ninth Conservation Officer Academy on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at Camp Ripley. Eighteen conservation officer candidates will participate in... |
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| 2/9/05 | Hunter education turns 50; one million students certified
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) firearm safety/hunter education program. It also marks a significant milestone in the program, the millionth student certified. ... |
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| 2/9/05 | 2005 spring light goose hunting begins March 1
In Minnesota and 24 other states, the harvest of snow geese, including blue-phased and the smaller Ross' geese, will be allowed under a federal conservation order this spring. Since 2000, when Minnesota began participatin... |
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| 2/9/05 | Hemker named conservation officer of the year; other conservation officers receive accolades
Tom Hemker, a conservation officer stationed in Winona, was named the 2004 Minnesota Conservation Officer of the Year during an awards ceremony Thursday at Camp Ripley. Hemker, a Winona native, joined the Minnesota Departm... |
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| 2/9/05 | DNR, hunters pleased with extended pheasant season
Minnesota's longest-ever pheasant hunting season, it appears, was a hit with both the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and hunters. Kurt Haroldson, DNR wildlife research biologist at the Madelia Farmland Wildlife Popu... |
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| 2/9/05 | No CWD found as 2004 Minnesota testing is completed
No positives were found in tests for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) of nearly 13,000 lymph node samples taken from wild deer harvested during the 2004 deer season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced ... |
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| 2/2/05 | (Southern Region) Free Woodland Planning Available in Fillmore County
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us February 3, 2005 For additional information, contact: DNR Forestry Office, Preston; 507-765-2... |
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| 2/2/05 | Great gray owl seen at Wild River State Park as population moves closer to Twin Cities
In January there were a couple of isolated reports of great gray owl sightings in Wild River State Park, which is located in Center City about one hour north of the Twin Cities. This week, park staff and visitors report mu... |
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| 2/2/05 | (Southern Region) Trout Brook Project will Benefit Brook Trout
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us January 31, 2005 For additional information, contact: Eric Merten, DNR Fisheries Speciali... |
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| 2/2/05 | (Southern Region) Coyotes Sightings No Cause for Concern
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us February 1, 2005 For additional information, contact: Don Nelson, DNR Area Wildlife Manager, ... |
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| 2/2/05 | (Southern Region) DNR Outdoor Column: "Weeds" in Water: A Good Thing!
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us January 31, 2005 Title: "Weeds" in Water: A Good Thing! We'd drive in slowly, ligh... |
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| 2/2/05 | (Southern Region) Rice Lake State Park to host candlelight ski
DNR NEWS - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2005 For additional information, contact Rice Lake State Park Manager Joel Groebner at (507) 455-5871 or at joel.groebner@dnr.state.mn.us Rice Lake State Park to host candlelig... |
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| 2/2/05 | Trapper faces nearly $28,000 in fines, restitution; 195 pelts seized
Natural resources law enforcement work can be a lot like putting together a puzzle. Match the correct pieces and you complete the puzzle. In natural resources law enforcement, piece together the evidence and you make a case. ... |
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| 2/2/05 | DNR needs items to help establish game warden museum at Camp Ripley
Game warden or conservation officer uniforms, badges, gun belts - these seemingly common items collectively constitute the fabric of Minnesota's game warden or conservation officer heritage. Sadly, these artifacts and many ot... |
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| 2/2/05 | Minnesota Ski Pass required to use grants-in-aid trails for cross-country skiing
With the winter outdoor recreation underway, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds cross-country skiers that a Minnesota ski pass is required when using grants-in-aid trails. The DNR has placed signs that d... |
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| 2/2/05 | North Shore forest management plan comment period extended
The public comment period has been extended through Feb. 18 for the draft forest resource management plan for state lands located in three landscape units in northeastern Minnesota (the North Shore Highlands, Toimi Uplands an... |
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| 2/2/05 | Governor makes wetlands high priority in DNR budget
Efforts to protect Minnesota's wetland wildlife habitat will get a $1.8 million boost over the next two years in the biennial budget Governor Tim Pawlenty proposed for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). ... |
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| 2/2/05 | Conservation officers' tales - February 2005
HOUSE MADE OF STRAW Conservation officer (CO) Paul Kuske (Pierz) reported an individual constructed a 10-foot-by-30-foot fish house on an area lake, using more than 250 bales of hay. The owner claimed it was cheap material... |
| 1/24/05 | Minnesota NWTF targets school archery program for support; $25,000 donation underwrites DNR equipment grant program
With an eye to the future, the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) has made a major commitment to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) burgeoning Archery in the Schools program. During awards ceremonies ... |
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| 1/24/05 | Snowmobilers reminded by DNR to stay on trails
An abundance of snow has snowmobilers out in large numbers across Minnesota. In some instances, they are out in places they should not be, say officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "Complaints... |
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| 1/24/05 | Hunters harvest 55 prairie chickens
Hunters harvested 55 birds during this past fall's prairie chicken hunt, the state's second since 1942, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Despite difficult hunting in wet, rainy weather, 73 ... |
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| 1/24/05 | 2005 spring turkey hunt winner notifications available
Successful applicants for 2005 spring wild turkey hunting licenses have been posted on the DNR Web site at www.dnr.state.mn.us. Written notification will arrive soon by mail. Hunters who are notified they received a pe... |
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| 1/24/05 | Mille Lacs walleye and northern quotas increase
Anglers will be able to keep more walleyes and northern pike from Mille Lacs Lake this fishing season. The 2005 walleye safe harvest level of 505,000 pounds is five percent higher than last year's safe harvest level of 480... |
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| 1/24/05 | Third annual "Keep your cat indoors" poster contest commences
Every year, domestic cats that are allowed to roam by their owners kill millions of birds and small mammals. Every year, the lives of these same free-ranging cats are cut short when they are run over by cars, attacked by othe... |
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| 1/24/05 | Minnetonka resident wins third straight DNR stamp contest
David Chapman of Minnetonka is the winner of the 2006 wild turkey habitat stamp contest sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This is the third consecutive stamp contest Chapman's artwork has been ... |
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| 1/24/05 | DNR simplifies maps of Beltrami Island State Forest proposal; Public meeting scheduled for Feb. 17 in Warroad
In an effort to better explain its proposal to designate routes for specific motorized uses in the Beltrami Island State Forest, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has simplified maps of the proposed routes. ... |
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| 1/24/05 | Women's snowshoeing, fly-tying classes offered
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Becoming an Outdoors Women (BOW) program is offering a winter tracking and snowshoeing class on Sunday, Jan. 30, from 1 to 4 p.m., in cooperation with Wargo Nature Center. The $15... |
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| 1/24/05 | DNR locates mountain lion (cougar) in NW Minnesota
Wildlife managers from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have located a mountain lion (cougar) that was fitted with a radio collar late last winter in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The animal was found on... |
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| 1/24/05 | (DNR Southern Region) DNR to survey deer from the air
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us NEWS RELEASE January 12, 2005 For additional information, contact: Wildlife Biologist Bob O... |
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| 1/24/05 | (DNR Southern Region) DNR completes buckthorn removal on Gemini AMA
For more information, contact: Kevin Stauffer, DNR Fisheries, Lake City (651) 345-3365. DNR completes buckthorn removal on Gemini AMA. The Gemini Aquatic Management Area (AMA) along the Cannon River near Cannon Falls is lo... |
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| 1/24/05 | (DNR Southern Region) New WMA Will Help Protect Cave, Trout Stream
For additional information, contact: Bob Djupstrom, SNA Program Supervisor (651-297-2357) or Gary Nelson, DNR Area Wildlife Manager (507-932-4133 ext. 226 or 507-453-2950.) New WMA Will Help Protect Cave, Trout Stream C... |
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| 1/24/05 | door Column: Old Tom and Ol' Red
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us January 19, 2005 Title: Old Tom and Ol' Red We'd meet at old Tom's farm on winter ... |
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| 1/24/05 | DNR's Olson honored for career of pheasant work; wildlife manager receives Minnesota pheasants forever professional award
Pheasants Forever (PF) Minnesota has named Department of Natural Resources (DNR) assistant wildlife manager Brad Olson its 2005 Minnesota Professional of the Year. The award, presented during their recent state convention... |
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| 1/24/05 | Deadline approaching for deer hunter ethics award nominees
With the Minnesota deer season still fresh in mind, hunters are being asked to share stories of admirable hunting behavior with others in the form of nominations for the 13th Minnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award. The Minnesota ... |
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| 1/24/05 | DNR schedules public meetings in Northwest Minnesota to discuss deer management
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a series of public meetings in February to further discuss the results of this past October's survey of deer hunters in northwest Minnesota. These meetings are ... |
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| 1/24/05 | DNR reschedules Beltrami Island public meeting for Feb. 17
Citing the need to get better information and maps out to the public about its motorized use proposal for the Beltrami Island State Forest, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing its public meeting ... |
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| 1/24/05 | Owls on move, use caution when observing
The largest irruption of northern owls ever documented is occurring in Minnesota this winter. Many people have noticed the unusual numbers of great gray owls, northern hawk owls, and boreal owls. The owls are moving south... |
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| 1/12/05 | Outdoor Column: Old Tom and Ol' Red
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us January 19, 2005 Title: Old Tom and Ol' Red We'd meet at old Tom's farm on winter ... |
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| 1/12/05 | DNR's Olson honored for career of pheasant work; wildlife manager receives Minnesota pheasants forever professional award
Pheasants Forever (PF) Minnesota has named Department of Natural Resources (DNR) assistant wildlife manager Brad Olson its 2005 Minnesota Professional of the Year. The award, presented during their recent state convention... |
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| 1/12/05 | Deadline approaching for deer hunter ethics award nominees
With the Minnesota deer season still fresh in mind, hunters are being asked to share stories of admirable hunting behavior with others in the form of nominations for the 13th Minnesota Deer Hunter Ethics Award. The Minnesota ... |
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| 1/12/05 | DNR schedules public meetings in Northwest Minnesota to discuss deer management
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a series of public meetings in February to further discuss the results of this past October's survey of deer hunters in northwest Minnesota. These meetings are ... |
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| 1/12/05 | DNR reschedules Beltrami Island public meeting for Feb. 17
Citing the need to get better information and maps out to the public about its motorized use proposal for the Beltrami Island State Forest, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing its public meeting ... |
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| 1/12/05 | Owls on move, use caution when observing
The largest irruption of northern owls ever documented is occurring in Minnesota this winter. Many people have noticed the unusual numbers of great gray owls, northern hawk owls, and boreal owls. The owls are moving south... |
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| 1/12/05 | Jan. 27 is new date for final Wild River State Park Citizen Advisory Committee meeting
Park boundaries, conservation issues and viewshed protection are among the topics to be discussed at the final meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee to be held 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Wild River State Park ... |
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| 1/12/05 | North Shore forest management plan available for review
The draft forest management plan for state lands located in three landscape units in northeastern Minnesota (the North Shore Highlands, Toimi Uplands and Laurentian Upland subsections) has been released for public review, acc... |
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| 1/12/05 | Osprey photo entries sought for nongame wildlife poster photo contest
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials are asking Minnesota resident amateur and professional photographers to submit photos featuring live ospreys in the wild. The winning entry from the contest will be featured... |
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| 1/12/05 | Taconite aggregate tested as potential road construction material
Taconite rock from a specific rock layer mined in Eveleth, has been used to construct two test pavement cells at the Minnesota Road Research Facility (MnROAD) located along I-94 near Monticello. Operated by the Minnesota ... |
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| 1/12/05 | DNR magazine explores the allure of ice fishing
What lures thousands of Minnesotans from the comfort and warmth of their homes and onto an ice-covered lake to peer down a hole for hours? Answers abound in the Jan.-Feb. issue of Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, which explo... |
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| 1/12/05 | DNR Seeks Comments on Lake Management Plans in Duluth Area
Every year the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prepares or revises individual fisheries lake management plans for several lakes in each management area. Lake management plans describe the past, present, and de... |
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| 1/10/05 | DNR reschedules Beltrami Island public meeting for Feb. 17
Citing the need to get better information and maps out to the public about its motorized use proposal for the Beltrami Island State Forest, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing its public meeting ... |
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| 1/10/05 | Jan. 27 is new date for final Wild River State Park Citizen Advisory Committee meeting
Park boundaries, conservation issues and viewshed protection are among the topics to be discussed at the final meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee to be held 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Wild River State Park ... |
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| 1/10/05 | th Shore forest management plan available for review
The draft forest management plan for state lands located in three landscape units in northeastern Minnesota (the North Shore Highlands, Toimi Uplands and Laurentian Upland subsections) has been released for public review, acc... |
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| 1/10/05 | Osprey photo entries sought for nongame wildlife poster photo contest
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials are asking Minnesota resident amateur and professional photographers to submit photos featuring live ospreys in the wild. The winning entry from the contest will be featured... |
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| 1/10/05 | Taconite aggregate tested as potential road construction material
Taconite rock from a specific rock layer mined in Eveleth, has been used to construct two test pavement cells at the Minnesota Road Research Facility (MnROAD) located along I-94 near Monticello. Operated by the Minnesota ... |
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| 1/10/05 | DNR magazine explores the allure of ice fishing
What lures thousands of Minnesotans from the comfort and warmth of their homes and onto an ice-covered lake to peer down a hole for hours? Answers abound in the Jan.-Feb. issue of Minnesota Conservation Volunteer, which explo... |
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| 1/10/05 | DNR Seeks Comments on Lake Management Plans in Duluth Area
Every year the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prepares or revises individual fisheries lake management plans for several lakes in each management area. Lake management plans describe the past, present, and de... |
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| 1/10/05 | Friends Group forming for Carlos Avery WMA
At 23,000 acres, its the seventh largest wildlife management area (WMA) in the state. Just half an hour from Minneapolis and St. Paul, its also one of the most heavily used. But Carlos Averys future as a public hunting... |
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| 1/4/05 | DNR Seeks Comments on Lake Management Plans in Grand Marais and Finland Areas
Every year the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prepares or revises individual fisheries lake management plans for several lakes in each management area. Lake management plans describe the past, present, and de... |
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| 1/4/05 | DNR Seeks Comments on Lake Management Plans in Grand Marais and Finland Areas
As a series of public meetings concerning motorized vehicle use in state forests are about to begin in northwestern Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Gene Merriam said the law clearly defines what ... |
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| 1/4/05 | Law clearly defines DNR's role in defining OHV forest trails
Opening dates for many of the 2005 Minnesota hunting seasons were announced this week by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The dates are being announced now for the benefit of those who must establish vacation or... |
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| 1/4/05 | Fish houses, dark houses and portable shelters placed on the ice must have proper identification
It's a sign of the season, fish houses, dark houses and portable shelters dotting Minnesota waters as anxious anglers ready for another ice fishing season. "Ice fishing is among the most popular Minnesota winter activitie... |
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| 1/4/05 | Following public input, DNR to implement revised regulations on Leech Lake
After receiving strong support during a public comment period that ended Dec. 27, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that it will implement size and bag limit regulation changes for walleye on L... |
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| 1/4/05 | DNR seeks watercraft inspector applicants
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking watercraft inspector interns for the upcoming boating season. During the boating season, these inspectors are stationed at public accesses on lakes and rivers inf... |
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| 1/4/05 | Gear up for the squirrel rut; small game season continues through February
While your deer license and pheasant stamp may have expired at the end of the calendar year, that small game license in your wallet is still valid. In fact, for small game enthusiasts the best two months of hunting are yet to... |
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| 1/4/05 | Conservation officers? tales ? January 2005
LUCKY Conservation Officer (CO) Lisa Kruse (White Bear Lake) handled various TIP calls including one of duck hunters hunting the day after the season closed. When the duck hunters were approached they expressed how unhappy th... |
News Archives for 2004:
December 2004 Archives| 12/28/04 | DNR welcomes duck hunter involvement
By John Guenther Director, DNR Fish and Wildlife Division What is happening to our ducks? The short answer is habitat, which continues to decline in quantity and quality across our state. But it is more complicated ... |
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| 12/28/04 | Ice fishing on Mille Lacs Lake
By John Guenther Director, DNR Fish and Wildlife Division What is happening to our ducks? The short answer is habitat, which continues to decline in quantity and quality across our state. But it is more complicated ... |
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| 12/28/04 | Minnesota state park customers can reserve it their way beginning Jan. 3
Minnesota state park customers, who, in the past had wished they could reserve a particular site in their favorite state park campground, will see that wish come true in the new year. Site-specific reservations are availab... |
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| 12/28/04 | Firearms deer harvest likely second highest on record
Although the final tally may change, this year's firearms deer harvest will likely be the second highest on record, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Minnesota hunters harvested an estimate... |
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| 12/28/04 | ATV registration fees due
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all-terrain vehicle (ATV) owners that some three-year vehicle registrations expire the last day of December. In 2003, the Legislature passed a law increasing the ... |
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| 12/28/04 | Timber thief ordered to pay $15,000 in fines and restitution
Following an investigation by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Jeffrey Scott Freyholtz, 45, Blackduck, recently pled guilty in Itasca County Court to one count of gross misdemeanor timber trespass and two ... |
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| 12/28/04 | Hunters, anglers accomplished much in 2004
The state's first mourning dove season in 60 years, a doubling of walleye fingerlings stocked and numerous improvements to shoreline, grassland and wetland habitat were among notable accomplishments in 2004, according to the ... |
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| 12/21/04 | Snowmobile club closes part of Hermantown Trail
The Hermantown Snowmobile Club has recently closed segments of the Hermantown snowmobile grant-in-aid trail due to loss of some easements. Signs have been posted to alert snowmobilers to the closings. The trail is closed from... |
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| 12/21/04 | Minnesota DNR enforcement regional supervisor dies
Captain Craig A. Backer, a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee highly praised for his work with Indian treaty issues, died Monday, Dec. 20, at his home in Cohasset. Backer was 48. "Captain Backer was d... |
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| 12/14/04 | 2004 deer harvest second highest
The deer harvest in Northeastern Minnesota in 2004 is the second highest on record. This year's harvest was 13 percent lower than last year's all-time record, but 11% above the 5-year average. The large harvest is due to a... |
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| 12/14/04 | Outdoor Column: The magic of a snowy woods
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us December 16, 2004 Title: The magic of a snowy woods 'Tis the season, that time of ... |
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| 12/14/04 | Minneopa State Park featured on new state park annual permit
Minneopa State Park in southern Minnesota offers many attractions for visitors, but it is one feature in particular that has been drawing people to the park for centuries - the waterfall that gives the park its name - Minneop... |
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| 12/14/04 | Wisconsin anglers caught with 220 sunfish over the limit; boats, motors, trailers, rods and reels seized
A group of Wisconsin anglers faces heavy fines and forfeiture of equipment for taking an over limit of sunfish near Orr in northeast Minnesota Minnesota Conservation Officers Lloyd Steen of Ray and Troy Fondie of Orr rece... |
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| 12/14/04 | Give the gift of hunting and fishing for the holidays
Lifetime licenses provide a perfect opportunity for adults to pass family hunting and fishing traditions to youngsters. Buying a youngster a lifetime license also creates an incentive for them to stay involved in the outdoors... |
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| 12/14/04 | Still time to enter photos for Minnesota state park calendar contest
Some of Minnesota's most scenic spots are located in its state parks, and each year, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) produces a calendar that features photos taken in these locations. Photos selected for the calenda... |
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| 12/14/04 | Bear hunters enjoy success
About 26 percent of an estimated 12,800 hunters who took to the field harvested a bear this year in Minnesota, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Minnesota bear hunters took 3,320 bears during the 2004... |
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| 12/14/04 | Two appointed to Minnesota Forest Resources Council
Gov. Tim Pawlenty recently appointed two women to fill vacant positions on the Minnesota Forest Resources Council (MFRC). Kathy Manteuffel, owner of Limmers Resort in Ottertail, was appointed on Nov.12 to represent the re... |
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| 12/14/04 | DNR offers tips for safer snowmobiling
Another snowmobile season is fast approaching, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging snowmobilers to get this season off to a smooth, safe start. "I want people to take advantage of the snowmobil... |
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| 12/7/04 | Number of walleye fingerlings stocked nearly doubles
State and private fish hatcheries produced three million walleye fingerlings for stocking in more than 250 lakes this year, almost twice last year's total of 1.7 million fingerlings, according to the Minnesota Department of N... |
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| 12/7/04 | Hunting continues to get safer in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported a perfect hunter safety record in 2004. For the second time in six years, there were no fatalities during small game, big game, waterfowl, wild turkey and prairi... |
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| 12/7/04 | What's in your wallet this winter recreation season? -- Hopefully a ski pass for DNR sponsored public ski trails
The winter recreation season is just around the corner and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to remind cross-country skiers that a ski pass is required on DNR-sponsored cross-country trails across the state.... |
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| 12/7/04 | DNR announces expanded opportunity for public comment on Leech Lake experimental regulation proposal
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding Leech Lake anglers and area residents to comment on its proposal to implement experimental regulations for walleye on Leech Lake. Due to the high level of local... |
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| 12/7/04 | Talking Timber
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us December 6, 2004 Title: Talking Timber Once upon a long time ago, I was merrily hi... |
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| 12/7/04 | DNR Announces Walleye Regulation Changes for Some Itasca County Lakes
DNR News December 6, 2004 Contact: Chris Kavanaugh, Grand Rapids Area Fisheries 218-327-4430 DNR Announces Walleye Regulation Changes for Some Itasca County Lakes The Grand Rapids Area Fisheries office announced today... |
| 11/30/04 | DNR reminds anglers that special regulations for Lake of the Woods and Rainy River went into effect
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding anglers that new size and possession limits for walleye and sauger on Lake of the Woods and Rainy River went into effect, Dec. 1, 2004. Beginning Dec. 1, La... |
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| 11/30/04 | No positives found in first round of Chronic Wasting Disease tests
No positives were found in Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) tests of 682 lymph node samples taken from wild deer harvested during the 2004 firearms season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced today. The r... |
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| 11/30/04 | Financial assistance available for physical education archery equipment
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Fish and Wildlife is taking applications from schools in Minnesota that are interested in starting or expanding their physical education archery programs. Applic... |
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| 11/30/04 | Conservation officers' tales
SHOOTING AT "SHINY EYES" Conservation Officer (CO) Todd Kanieski (Osseo) reported, while working deer shiners, he heard a gunshot nearby, over an hour before legal hours and prior to the season opener. The suspect confesse... |
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| 11/30/04 | DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warns ice anglers, snowmobilers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts to use caution when going onto any lake covered or partially covered with ice, especially those that ha... |
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| 11/23/04 | Parents reminded of thin ice danger to children
In the wake of a 4-year-old Park Rapids boy falling through thin ice Wednesday evening, safety officials from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are warning parents to caution their children to stay off water bod... |
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| 11/23/04 | 2005 grant applications are now available
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that applications for the year 2005 local grants, trail grants, cooperative water recreation grants, and Minnesota ReLeaf grants are now available. These gr... |
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| 11/23/04 | DNR offers a variety holiday gift ideas
Looking for a special gift for a nature lover? The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a variety of holiday gift ideas for those who love the out-of-doors. STATE PARKS PASS The Minnesota State Park an... |
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| 11/23/04 | Outdoor Column: Sometimes You Just Gotta Wonder
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy DNR Information Officer 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073 507-359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us November 17, 2004 Title: Sometimes You Just Gotta Wonder Sometimes you just gotta won... |
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| 11/16/04 | Deer harvest likely to be among highest on record
The number of deer harvested during the 2004 firearms season will likely be among the highest on record, according to preliminary estimates from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Using preliminary data f... |
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| 11/16/04 | Nominees sought for 13th annual deer hunter ethics award
Although the relatively rare instances of unethical hunting behavior often draw headlines, the actions of those hunters who exhibit exemplary behavior sometimes go unnoticed. That's why the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association ... |
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| 11/16/04 | Deadline approaching to apply for spring wild turkey hunt
All resident Minnesota wild turkey hunters interested in hunting this spring must apply electronically no later than Friday, Dec. 3, at any of the 1,800 Electronic License System (ELS) agents at businesses across the state. A... |
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| 11/16/04 | DNR wins international award
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) creative services unit received an international MarCom Creative Award for its work on Smokey Bears 60th birthday and fire prevention campaign. The DNRs creative servic... |
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| 11/9/04 | DNR and Audubon Minnesota announce eight Important Bird Areas to help identify critical habitat for birds
For bird watchers and nature lovers, the Minnesota River Valley National Wildlife Refuge will be the place to be on Friday, Nov. 12, from 2 - 4 p.m. Experts from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the National ... |
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| 11/9/04 | Special regulations for Lake of the Woods and the Rainy River aim to maintain walleye, sauger populations
Following an extensive public input and review process, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that new size and possession limits for walleye and sauger would be implemented on Lake of the Woods ... |
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| 11/9/04 | DNR encourages public input on proposed experimental regulations for Leech Lake; open houses scheduled for mid-December in Walke
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing to implement experimental regulations for walleye on Leech Lake. The experimental regulations are being proposed to protect brood stock in the lake, which D... |
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| 11/9/04 | DNR proposes changes in classification and trail, road designations for Beltrami Island State Forest; public meeting scheduled
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing to change the forest classification and road and trail designations in the Beltrami Island State Forest, which is located at the intersection of northern Beltra... |
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| 11/9/04 | DNR proposes to re-classify state forest lands and change trail, road designations in Hubbard County; public meeting scheduled
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in a unique cooperative effort with Hubbard County, is proposing to change the forest classification and road and trail designations in the Badoura State Forest, Paul Bunya... |
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| 11/9/04 | DNR magazine offers recipes for a holiday feast of wild edibles
The November-December 2004 Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine gives new meaning to "home for the holidays," with recipes for a holiday feast featuring locally gathered wild ingredients with distinctively north woods fl... |
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| 11/9/04 | Deer season off to a good start
Although slightly behind last year's record-setting pace, the 2004 deer harvest is off to an excellent start, according to preliminary estimates from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Despite unseasonabl... |
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| 11/5/04 | Goetz named new DNR wild turkey biologist at Madelia
For additional information, contact: Sharon Goetz, DNR Wild Turkey Research Biologist, Madelia; 507-642-8478 (ext. 25). Goetz named new DNR wild turkey biologist at Madelia Sharon Goetz has been selected as the new Departm... |
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| 11/5/04 | Poachers Steal from Hunters
Tom Conroy Information Officer DNR Southern Region 261 Hwy 15 South New Ulm MN 56073 507/359-6014 tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us NEWS RELEASE November 3, 2004 For additional information, contact: Capt. Randy Evans, D... |
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| 11/4/04 | DNR announces pre-holiday gift sale
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a variety of gift items at discounted prices during its pre-holiday sale Nov. 16 - 17, in the cafeteria of the DNR building at 500 Lafayette Road, in St. Paul. ... |
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| 11/4/04 | 2004 Bear harvest results in Eveleth / Tower area
The 2004 Minnesota Black Bear hunting season ended Sunday, October 17, with 403 black bears registered in the Tower Wildlife Area. DNR wildlife managers at the Tower and Eveleth headquarters reported an excellent season acros... |
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| 11/4/04 | Bear harvest in Northeastern Minnesota good for 2004
The bear harvest in Northeastern Minnesota was better than the 10-year average, but well below the high harvests of 1995 and 2001. Hunter success depends a great deal on food supplies. With good natural food supplies, hunters... |
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| 11/3/04 | Anonymous Couple's Donation Helps Save Camp Cuyuna
News Tip from the DNR An anonymous couple has donated $415,000 to help save Camp Cuyuna, an 850-acre wilderness camp near Cross Lake. The camp has provided a low-cost camping experience for Boy Scouts from around the state... |
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| 11/2/04 | Archers harvest a record 484 deer during Camp Ripley bow hunts
Hunters enjoyed another successful hunt this past weekend and set a record harvest at Camp Ripley Military Reservation near Little Falls. Archers harvested 200 deer during the hunt, and took five bucks weighing 200 pounds... |
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| 11/2/04 | Safe shooters are never sorry
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges deer hunters to carefully identify their target and make sure they have a safe backstop before they pull the trigger. Minnesota's firearms deer season opens Saturd... |
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| 11/2/04 | Hunting opportunities abound in Minnesota
Finding a great place to hunt is often as challenging as the actual hunting itself. Minnesota hunters are fortunate that the search is not nearly as difficult as it is in many states, where public land is rare. The most c... |
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| 11/2/04 | Wild turkey hunting permits increase
More hunters than ever will be able to pursue Minnesota's wild turkeys this year, as an additional 4,300 permits will be available in the lottery for 2005 spring turkey season. The decision to increase permits, which is s... |
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| 11/2/04 | Opinions mixed on deer management in northwest Minnesota
Deer hunters in northwest Minnesota agree they want more antlered bucks but there's little consensus on how best to accomplish that, according to preliminary results of a survey announced this week by the Minnesota Department... |
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| 11/2/04 | Conservation Officers’ Tales – November 2004
A NOT REAL SMART COUGAR Cougar sightings are common in the Pierz area, reported DNR Conservation Officer (CO) Paul Kuske. But one hungry cougar was plenty surprised recently after trying to make a meal out of a life-sized ... |
| 7/6/04 | Public Invited to Comment on Proposed Trout Fishing Regulations
Proposed fishing regulation changes on certain trout streams in southeastern Minnesota will be the subject of discussion at a series of seven public open houses to be held by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) beginnin... |
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| 7/6/04 | Lake of the Woods / Rainy River lake sturgeon population assessment in full swing
In an effort to obtain an estimate of the population size of lake sturgeon in Lake of the Woods / Rainy River, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a mark - recapture study along the southeast sid... |
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| 7/6/04 | Draft forestry management plan for southeastern Minnesota available for public review
A draft forestry management plan for a special management area in southeastern Minnesota has been released for public review, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The draft management plan, whi... |
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| 7/6/04 | Conservation officer's tales - June 2004
Memory lapse Conservation Officer (CO) Kevin Prodzinski (Zumbrota) reported a subject was cited for borrowing a fishing license when he could not remember "his" birthday. He had his cousin's license in his pocket. To te... |
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| 7/1/04 | North Central Lakes Project will hold stakeholder meeting July 9
The North Central Lakes Project, a part of Governor Pawlenty's Clean Water Initiative, will hold a stakeholder meeting on Friday, July 9 from 10 am to noon at the Long Lake Conservation Center in Aitkin County. The steering t... |
| 6/30/04 | DNR extends pheasant season for 2004
Minnesota's pheasant hunters will have additional hunting opportunities this year, thanks to a Department of Natural Resources (DNR) decision to extend the 2004 season through Dec. 31. Under the previous season framework, the... |
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| 6/29/04 | Spring waterfowl counts good in Minnesota
Breeding duck and Canada goose populations in Minnesota increased or remained stable this year, according to results just released by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "Breeding waterfowl numbers for mo... |
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| 6/29/04 | Apply now for prairie chicken, fall turkey hunts
Hunters seeking one of 100 permits for the 2004 Minnesota prairie chicken season or one of 4,380 permits for the fall turkey hunt must apply by July 30, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Applications... |
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| 6/29/04 | DNR proposes disabled veterans turkey hunt at Camp Ripley
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking comments on a proposed special turkey hunt for disabled veterans at Camp Ripley next spring. The hunt, which would be the first turkey hunt authorized at Camp Rip... |
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| 6/29/04 | Numerous special youth deer hunting opportunities in 2004 Special hunts, youth season
A booming deer herd and a strong commitment to the future of hunting have led to the expansion of special youth deer hunting opportunities this fall, according to Minnesota Department of Natural Resource (DNR) officials. Seve... |
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| 6/29/04 | DNR accepting applications for 2004 Camp Ripley archery hunts
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting applications July 1 for the 2004 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. Hunters may pick from one of two hunting seasons, Oct. 21-... |
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| 6/29/04 | Fourth of July boaters reminded to buckle up, forget the beer
At least 80 percent of the victims of fatal boating accidents would have survived had they been wearing their life jackets, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "It happens time and time again,... |
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| 6/25/04 | DNR thanks sportsmen for wildlife management area addition
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Gene Merriam thanked Minnesota sportsmen for their generosity and vision during a wildlife management area dedication June 25, near Little Falls. Merriam was among conser... |
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| 6/22/04 | Funding available for wildlife projects
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making $589,000 available to local conservation organizations interested in working on wildlife habitat improvement projects on wildlife management areas throughout the s... |
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| 6/22/04 | DNR offers fall weekend workshop for women
Women interested in taking part in a fall workshop offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) program should sign up now. This year's event will take place Sept. 17-19 at ... |
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| 6/21/04 | 'Field Notes' from Southern Minnesota
DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife Southern Region Compiled by Region Information Officer Tom Conroy (507-359-6014; tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us) (Note to Editors/Directors: These 'Field Notes' are intended to provide you wit... |
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| 6/18/04 | Opinions vary on Minnesota waterfowl hunting
A large majority of Minnesota's waterfowl hunters are satisfied with their hunting experience, but nearly half wish they could harvest more ducks, according to a recently released survey of hunters' opinions and activities. ... |
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| 6/15/04 | Minnesota to offer elk hunt in 2004
For the first time since 1998, Minnesota will offer an opportunity for big game hunters to harvest elk this fall. Five elk permits will be offered through a lottery drawing in the primary elk hunt zone around Grygla. The i... |
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| 6/15/04 | Tettegouche cabin back in service after fire
About two months after a fire destroyed much of the roof of one of the historic cabins at Tettegouche Camp, the cabin is back in service and open for guests. Fire broke out in Cabin A on March 12. Thanks to quick action o... |
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| 6/15/04 | DNR to participate in national ATV impact study - Managers hope to better understand ATV soil and erosion impacts
Beginning June 17, field research will begin at two Minnesota sites to determine exactly how all-terrain vehicles (ATV) disturb uncompacted forest soils, the erosion implications of this disturbance, and how soil erosion risk... |
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| 6/15/04 | Information from DNR can help watergardeners avoid spreading invasive species
With the popularity of water gardens increasing dramatically, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has some valuable advice to help homeowners avoid spreading nonnative invasive species through their landscapin... |
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| 6/15/04 | Northeast Minnesota moose calf survey completed
Moose calves were counted in Lake and Cook counties as part of an ongoing cooperative moose research project in northeastern Minnesota. Biologists from Fond du Lac Band, 1854 Authority, the Minnesota Department of Natural Res... |
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| 6/15/04 | Anglers caught with 59 walleyes over their limit -- Also forfeit boat, motor and trailer under gross overlimits law
A phone call from an alert sportsman helped DNR conservation officers nab two anglers from Illinois on June 11 who were found to have 59 walleyes over their limit, with 30 of those over the slot size on Rainy Lake. "The cr... |
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| 6/11/04 | Buffalo River State Park swimming pool grand opening is June 20
A major summer attraction has reopened at Buffalo River State Park in west-central Minnesota near Moorhead. A ceremony to mark the grand reopening is Sunday, June 20. A new swimming area and beach will be the focus of grand o... |
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| 6/10/04 | Gov. Pawlenty proclaims June invasive species month
To highlight the importance of fighting invasive pests such as gypsy moths, purple loosestrife and zebra mussels, Gov. Tim Pawlenty has proclaimed June as invasive species month in Minnesota. The announcement is designed ... |
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| 6/10/04 | Minnesota moose season application deadline is June 18
Hunters are reminded that the application deadline for the 2004 Minnesota moose hunt is Friday, June 18. Applications may be made from any of the 1,800 statewide Electronic Licensing System (ELS) vendors or from the Departmen... |
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| 6/10/04 | CRP Offers Alternative to Crop Drown-outs
Heavy rainfalls recently have created small lakes in many area fields, a situation that could be easily avoided by enrolling historically wet areas in a program called the Farmable Wetland Program (FWP). Emily Hutchins, a ... |
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| 6/8/04 | Swan Saga
Whether she is dead or alive, no one knows. Or if someone does, they aren't saying. For purposes of this story, we'll call her Lucy. She was the first female trumpeter swan to successfully nest in Brown County, Minnesota,... |
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| 6/8/04 | Conservation officers report busy Memorial Day holiday
Minnesota conservation officers had a busy Memorial Day holiday with activities ranging from a series of overlimit cases to an injury accident caused by an eagle. Conservation Officer Candidate (COC) Keith Bertram (Sauk Ce... |
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| 6/8/04 | Freezer full of fish leads to gross overlimit charges in St. Paul - 125 crappies, 102 bass discovered
A construction worker's call of a freezer full of fish has lead to gross overlimit charges against a St. Paul woman. The caller was renovating a residence in St. Paul. As part of the construction work, crews moved persona... |
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| 6/8/04 | DNR's youth boating course goes on-line
Young boaters seeking to earn their Minnesota Watercraft Operator's Permit may now do it on their computer at home, according to boating safety officials at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "Kids have ... |
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| 6/8/04 | DNR proposes walleye slot limits on 11 arrowhead lakes
Eleven lakes may see new regulations for walleye, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced. The proposals are for walleye slot limits on Pelican Lake at Breezy Point in Crow Wing County and 10 lakes i... |
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| 6/8/04 | DNR investigating report of dead deer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a report of several dead deer being found in a small area near the Becker-Otter Tail County line east of Frazee. Most of these deer were found in one field ... |
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| 6/8/04 | Ruffed grouse count decline may be related to survey conditions
Wildlife biologists with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) say an unexpected decline in ruffed grouse survey numbers may be related to inclement spring weather during the time when counts were conducted. ... |
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| 6/4/04 | Spring Lake boat launch in Scott County will be affected by construction project starting in July
Anglers and recreational boaters used to launching their watercraft at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) operated public access on Spring Lake in Scott County may encounter some inconvenience this summer due... |
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| 6/3/04 | DNR Fish and Wildlife Division announces new managers
Four managers who have held top positions at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) were named today as members of the Division of Fish and Wildlifes new management team. The team, led by Division Director Jo... |
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| 6/2/04 | DNR schedules summer test netting in Duluth area
The Duluth Fisheries Management Area of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has scheduled lake surveys and population assessments on area lakes for the 2004 field season. Field crews are preparing to work on 1... |
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| 6/2/04 | DNR to survey Lakes in the Grand Marais and Finland areas
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife Division will be surveying several lakes and streams in the Finland and Grand Marais areas (Lake and Cook Counties) in 2004. Survey results are used to eva... |
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| 6/2/04 | DNR Tower Area Fisheries announces 2004 schedule for lake and stream surveys
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Tower Area Fisheries Office has announced their schedule for conducting lake and stream surveys and fish population assessments for the summer of 2004. The Tower Area Fishe... |
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| 6/2/04 | Grand Rapids Area Fisheries conducts lake and stream surveys in Itasca and St. Louis Counties
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Area Fisheries Office has announced their schedule for conducting lake and stream surveys and fish population assessments for the summer of 2004. The Grand Rapids Area Fish... |
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| 6/2/04 | DNR to survey lakes in the International Falls area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish and Wildlife Division will be surveying several lakes and streams in the International Falls area (Koochiching and Northern St. Louis counties) in 2004. Survey results ... |
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| 6/1/04 | Fish poachers busted on border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers searching a vehicle returning to the U.S. from Ontario on May 25 found numerous fish exceeding the legal limit. CBP officers notified Minnesota Conservation Officer Lloyd S... |
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| 6/1/04 | Funding available for shoreland projects
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making $300,000 available for grant proposals for protecting or restoring native shoreline habitat across the state. Grants recipients will be reimbursed for a maximum... |
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| 6/1/04 | Turtles don’t have crossing guards
During early summer, turtles all over Minnesota are traveling to their egg-laying grounds, often having to hike across roads and highways. "It is fairly common to see turtles that have been hit by vehicles this time of ye... |
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| 6/1/04 | Conservation officers' tales - May 2004
BURNING MAD Conservation Officer (CO) Nikki Shoutz (Pine River) reports that what started as burning during a restricted burning period led to an arrest of a Crosslake man who refused to give his name, date of birth and pu... |
| 1/29/04 | Old Dams and New Realities
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy, DNR Southern Region Information Officer, 261 Highway 15 South New Ulm,MN 56073, 507-359-6014, tom.conroy@dnr.state.mn.us, January 29, 2004 Sack lunch and fishing pole in tow, we'd hop... |
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| 1/29/04 | Short-term Sacrifice, Long-Term Gain
An Outdoor Column From: Tom Conroy, DNR Information Officer (Southern Region), 261 Highway 15 South, New Ulm, MN 56073, 507-359-6014, January 29, 2004 Short-term sacrifice, long-term gain. That's often the way it is wit... |
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| 1/27/04 | DNR conservation officer honored
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) recently honored Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Brad Schultz of Center City as the state's Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The NWTF ... |
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| 1/27/04 | Bats to butterflies benefit from new grants program
Bats at Soudan Underground Mine State Park, Karner Blue Butterflies at Whitewater State Park, and many other nongame wildlife species will benefit this year from new federally funded wildlife grants. During fiscal years 2... |
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| 1/27/04 | DNR begins the trail designation, forest reclassification process
Next week, the Department of Natural Resources will present six off-highway vehicle trail designation plans to the public for review after completing state road and trail inventories in about a third of Minnesota's 58 State F... |
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| 1/27/04 | Minnesota conservation officer tales
Mystery deer incident Officer Lee Alderson (Cloquet) was called to a car-deer accident on I-35 near Cloquet. The deer was badly injured and had to be destroyed. There was an element of mystery surrounding this occurrence. ... |
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| 1/27/04 | Tribes and state set 2004 Mille Lacs Lake harvest quotas
The 1837 Ceded Territory Fisheries Committee (CTFC), composed of tribal and state biologists, mutually agreed to a safe harvest level (harvestable surplus) of 480,000 pounds of walleye for Mille Lacs Lake for the 2004 fishing... |
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| 1/21/04 | Public - private partnership protects key land along Mississippi River
Crow Wing State Park's outstanding natural and cultural resources will be enhanced by the State of Minnesota's recent acquisition of Mississippi River frontage linking the park with the popular Paul Bunyan Trail. Acquisit... |
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| 1/20/04 | 2005 Turkey Stamp design contest goes to Avon resident Laurence Huls
A painting entitled "A Tom and hen in spring habitat" by Laurence Huls of Avon, will be featured on Minnesota's 2005 Wild Turkey Stamp. His design was chosen from among 18 entries in a contest sponsored by the Minnesota D... |
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| 1/20/04 | DNR seeks watercraft inspector applicants
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking applicants for watercraft inspector internships for the upcoming boating season. During the boating season, watercraft inspectors are stationed at public accesses... |
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| 1/20/04 | DNR emphasizes snowmobile trespass laws
Minnesota DNR officials want to remind snowmobilers that they must have permission of the landowner to operate on private land. "Trespass is the most frequent complaint landowners have against snowmobilers," said Mike Hamm... |
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| 1/15/04 | Furs, fins and feathers - December
This report summarizes the work of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries and Wildlife staff for Northeastern Minnesota during the month of December. Tax benefits Does the year-end bring you tax woes? Ar... |
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| 1/13/04 | DNR to hold open house on expanding Moose Mountain SNA
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold an open house on Wednesday, January 21 from 4:00-7:00pm at the Lakewood Town Hall, 3110 Strand Road, Duluth on the expansion of the Moose Mountain Scientific and N... |
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| 1/13/04 | No positives found in first round of chronic wasting disease tests
No positives were found in tests of 1,160 lymph node samples taken from wild deer harvested during the 2003 firearms season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today. Todays results are the fir... |
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| 1/8/04 | 2003 Registered furbearer harvest numbers chnage
The number of pine marten, fisher and bobcats registered decreased while river otter registration increased in the Grand Rapids DNR Wildlife area in 2003. The three registration sites with the Grand Rapids work area, Effie, D... |
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| 1/8/04 | Courtland Nelson named DNR Parks and Recreation Director
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Commissioner Gene Merriam today announced the appointment of Courtland Nelson as the agency's new Parks and Recreation Director. The Minnesota native joins the DNR after serving... |
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| 1/6/04 | Deadline approaching for deer hunter ethics award nominees
With the record-setting Minnesota deer hunting season still fresh in their minds, hunters are being asked to share stories of admirable hunting behavior with others in the form of nominations for the 12th annual Minnesota Dee... |
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| 1/6/04 | Think twice before feeding deer
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages people who feed or are considering feeding deer to think twice before starting or continuing the practice. White tailed deer are highly adaptive animals that a... |
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| 1/6/04 | Driveway obstacles dangerous to snowmobilers
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) urges landowners to remove obstacles from driveway right-of-ways this snowmobile season. "Conservation Officers are receiving increased complaints of landowners putting o... |
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| 1/6/04 | 2003 Tower area furbearer registrations remain stable
2003 TOWER AREA FURBEARER REGISTRATIONS REMAIN STABLE Furbearer registrations within the Tower DNR Wildlife Area are similar to registrations in 2002. Registrations at the two registration stations in the Tower work area s... |
News Archives for 2003:
December 2003 Archives| 12/30/03 | Minnesota waterfowl expert honored by international award recognizing state, provincial professionals
Passion for Minnesota waterfowl and wetlands, broad experience, genuine humility and personal integrity characterized the late Robert Todd Eberhardt, former group leader of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Wetlan... |
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| 12/30/03 | End of calendar year doesn't mean end of hunting season - - Small game opportunities abound through February, so take a kid hunt
While many Minnesota hunters are getting the blues as another deer, duck, grouse and pheasant season has come to a close; thousands of Minnesota hunters are only getting warmed up with two months of intense rabbit and squirre... |
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| 12/30/03 | Opening dates announced for 2004 Minnesota hunting seasons
Opening dates for many of the 2004 Minnesota hunting seasons were announced this week by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The dates are being announced now for the benefit of those who must establish vacation or hun... |
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| 12/30/03 | DNR looking at options to control spread of zebra mussels in Brainerd area
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologists are drafting a plan to look at options for controlling the spread of zebra mussels in the Brainerd Lakes region, officials announced today. The plan is in respons... |
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| 12/24/03 | Regulations will ease pressure on lake sturgeon
Recovering lake sturgeon populations on the Minnesota-Ontario border will receive more protection from harvest by anglers through new regulations announced today by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Regu... |
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| 12/23/03 | Red Lake fisheries technical committee announces 2006 walleye fishing opener for Red Lakes
Fisheries managers from the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently concluded that the Red Lake walleye fishery is on track to be opened for harvest in 2006. Lakewide... |
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| 12/23/03 | Becoming an Outdoors Woman offers firearms safety classes for women
The Becoming an Outdoors Woman program will offer the first of three women's firearms safety classes, starting Jan. 31, 2004. The class will be held at the Burnsville Jaycees building on Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1. ... |
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| 12/23/03 | 2005 Minnesota Wild Turkey Stamp entries will be accepted soon
The entry dates for the contest to select the 2005 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wild turkey stamp have been announced. Contest entries will be accepted beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, and must be received n... |
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| 12/23/03 | Fish houses/dark houses left overnight must have reflectors
Ice anglers and snowmobilers are spending more and more time on the same waterways. That?s prompting Minnesota conservation officers to remind anglers that fish houses or dark houses must display 2 square inches of reflector-... |
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| 12/23/03 | New regs proposed for southeast trout streams
In an effort to improve trout fishing opportunities, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has proposed a package of fishing regulations for 26 streams in six southeast counties. Under the proposal, 14 stream... |
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| 12/19/03 | Charges filed in tree top theft case
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources served a complaint at approximately 10 am, Friday, December 19, 2003 in connection with the 18 acres of missing trees near Rausch in Koochiching County. The complaint includes thr... |
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| 12/16/03 | New format would simplify special fishing regulations
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is introducing a new format that would simplify special possession limits and length-based regulations for four species of game fish on individual lakes. Known as a regu... |
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| 12/16/03 | Control your dog to protect deer
Although deer season is over for most hunters, the season is never opened for dogs. In fact, Minnesota law authorizes conservation officers and peace officers to shoot domestic dogs chasing big game animals. "The DNR ... |
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| 12/16/03 | DNR receives national award for the book, Stories in Log and Stone
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that the book, Stories in Log and Stone: The Legacy of the New Deal in Minnesota State Parks, took first place in the prestigious National Association for Interpre... |
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| 12/11/03 | 2003 Brainerd area deer harvest sets another record
A count of deer registered for the 2003 firearms deer season and archery/muzzleloader seasons to date indicates that hunters in the MNDNR Brainerd Wildlife work area (Crow Wing and lower Cass counties) set another deer harves... |
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| 12/11/03 | Minnesota hunters harvest record number of white-tailed deer during the 2003 firearms season
Minnesota deer hunters harvested a record 253,300 white-tailed deer during the firearms deer seasons that concluded Nov. 30, according to a preliminary summary of deer registration by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR)... |
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| 12/9/03 | Furs, fins and feathers - November
This report summarizes the work of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries and Wildlife staff for Northeastern Minnesota during the month of November. Aitkin Fisheries Crews began the winter rescue ope... |
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| 12/9/03 | DNR tables Leech Lake fishing regulations proposal
Anglers who fish Leech Lake will not encounter experimental fishing regulations next season. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has decided to hold off on implementing regulations that would have protected walleye ... |
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| 12/9/03 | Winter trout season on southeast streams opens on Jan. 1
Portions of 32 southeastern Minnesota trout streams will be open for catch-and-release winter trout fishing with barbless hooks from Jan. 1 through March 31. Anglers may use live bait, artificial lures or flies during the win... |
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| 12/9/03 | DNR offers cross-country ski pass at 1,750 locations statewide
As the snow begins to fly, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering the Great Minnesota Ski Pass at 1,750 locations. The ski pass is part of the DNR?s Electronic Licensing System (ELS) for hunting an... |
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| 12/9/03 | DNR offers a variety of books for holiday gifts
Looking for something special for a nature lover? Consider adding a book to their library. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers a variety of books on the outdoors ranging from bird feeding to landscaping... |
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| 12/9/03 | Swamp River Reservoir fish and wildlife resources now protected by new bridge and weir
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) replaced 3 aging culverts supporting the Otter Lake Forest Road and Superior Hiking Trail crossing of the Swamp River in Section 28, Township 64, Range 4 East in Cook County... |
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| 12/2/03 | Review of New Interstate State Park Management Plan
TAYLORS FALLS, MN - Minnesota Interstate State Park manager Larry Buchholz announces that a draft management plan for the park is now available for public review. An open house is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 9. Anytime betwee... |
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| 12/2/03 | Ice fishing event for women planned on Lake Mille Lacs
The Minnesota Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) program welcomes women to experience fishing in winter. On Feb. 20-22, the BOW program will be offering an ice-fishing trip to Lake Mille Lacs. Participants will stay on the ice ... |
| 11/25/03 | DNR appoints Martinson as Trails and Waterways Director
The Department of Natural Resources has appointed Laurie Martinson as Director of its Trails and Waterways Division. Martinson, who has served in senior management operations and legislative positions, will lead a staff of... |
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| 11/25/03 | Tips for safer snowmobiling
Minnesota is known by snowmobilers for its unique combination of abundant and dependable snow, exciting terrain, and extensive trail network. Yet combine these factors with improper use, and serious injury or death can occur.... |
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| 11/25/03 | DNR will enforce ski pass requirements on Minnesota grant and aid trails
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will step up ski pass enforcement efforts on Grant and Aid cross-country trails across the state this winter. "All cross-country skiers on public ski trails who are aged ... |
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| 11/25/03 | Hunters reminded that spring wild turkey license application deadline is Dec. 5
All resident Minnesota wild turkey hunters interested in hunting in the spring 2004 season must apply electronically no later than Friday, Dec. 5, through the Department of Natural Resources computerized Electronic Licensing ... |
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| 11/25/03 | Mud truckers to pay thousands for damage to state forest wetland
Four Crow Wing County men face criminal charges, civil penalties and civil restitution in excess of $5,000 for intentionally damaging a wetland with mud trucks in the Crow Wing State Forest near Crosby. The charges are the... |
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| 11/25/03 | Nominees sought for 12th annual deer hunter ethics award
Although the relatively rare instances of unethical hunting behavior often draw headlines, the actions of those hunters who exhibit exemplary behavior sometimes go unnoticed. That's why the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association ... |
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| 11/25/03 | One size fits all! DNR magazine makes a great holiday gift for outdoors enthusiasts
Minnesota Conservation Volunteer magazine is the perfect holiday gift for outdoors enthusiasts of all types and ages. And the $20 holiday gift subscription is easy to give. Cross-country skiers, hunters, anglers, birders, ... |
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| 11/25/03 | A Lake Mille Lacs fish (gun) tale
Minnesota DNR conservation officers come across all sorts of fishing gear when plying Minnesota's waterways. There's everything from the latest fish finder to locate a hot spot to fluorescent lures to help you catch more fish... |
| 10/21/03 | Helicopter crashes while treating Lake Christina
A helicopter working on a cooperative lake reclamation project coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources crashed into Lake Christina near Alexandria at about 9:00 this morning. The pilot was rescued fro... |
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| 10/21/03 | DNR PRIM maps - - A good resource for hunters
Looking for a new place to hunt this fall? The Minnesota DNR offers its Public Recreation Information Maps (PRIM) as a resource for recreational hunters looking for public lands on which to hunt. The maps are divided into... |
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| 10/21/03 | Increased deer activity raises risks of deer/car collisions
Fall is a time of movement and migration for many wildlife species, according to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials. White-tailed deer, which maintain an annual home range of about one square mile, incr... |
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| 10/21/03 | Archers do well at first Camp Ripley bow hunt
Archers bettered last year?s take with 199 deer harvested and nine bucks more than 200 pounds during the first two-day bow hunt at Camp Ripley Military Reservation near Little Falls. "Hunters did well and were greeted by e... |
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| 10/21/03 | 2004 spring wild turkey license application deadline is Dec. 5
All hunters interested in participating in Minnesota's 2004 spring wild turkey season must apply for a license through the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Electronic Licensing System (ELS) by Friday, Dec. 5. A total ... |
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| 10/21/03 | Artists invited to submit photos, art for Minnesota state park 2005 annual permit
Minnesota photographers and artists are invited to submit their work for selection as the image that will be used on the 2005 Minnesota State Park annual vehicle permit. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resour... |
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| 10/21/03 | Minnesota moose harvest lowest in 32 years
The 2003 moose-hunting season in northeastern Minnesota ended Oct. 12 with party success down to 64 percent this year, the lowest since moose hunting was legalized in 1971, according to Mark Lenarz, group leader for the DNR F... |
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| 10/21/03 | Seminar offered on how to organize a nature or birding festival
The Minnesota Office of Tourism is hosting a one-day seminar to help communities plan a nature or birding festival. It will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the St. James Hotel in Red Wing. Partici... |
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| 10/21/03 | Teachers' convention vacation youth deer hunts successful
Hunting trips over the annual teachers' convention school-break are a long-standing tradition for many Minnesota families. The 2003 October school-break marked the start of a new tradition in Minnesota deer hunting. Two s... |
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| 10/20/03 | Red Flag Warning Warns of Possible HIgh Fire Activity
For Immediate Release: October 20, 2003 Contact: MIFC Information 218 327-4558 Red Flag Warning Warns of Possible High Fire Activity A red flag warning has been issued for areas of Minnesota south of the Twin Cities met... |
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| 10/14/03 | Hunters harvest 10 deer during Camp Ripley youth hunt
Weather greeted archery hunters participating in the second annual youth deer hunt at the Camp Ripley Military Reservation, but it didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the participants, according to Beau Liddell, DNR area wildlife... |
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| 10/14/03 | Zebra mussel infestation discovered in Lake Ossawinnamakee
Zebra mussels, a harmful exotic freshwater species of mussel (clams), have been found in Lake Ossawinnamakee, a 644-acre lake in north-central Crow Wing County. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, a boat lift installer from Crosslake di... |
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| 10/14/03 | Blaze orange reduces hunting accidents
Wearing a blaze orange cap, vest, or coat will not get you on the best-dressed list, but it just might save your life. "Wearing blaze orange clothing is a requirement to hunt or trap during Minnesota's small game season or... |
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| 10/14/03 | Purchase deer licenses early to avoid delays; either-sex deer permits mailed this week
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages firearms deer hunters to purchase their deer licenses now to avoid the rush that will occur before the general firearms deer season opener on Nov. 8. Lou Cornicelli, DNR... |
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| 10/10/03 | Blaze orange required for Whitewater WMA turkey hunters Oct. 16-19
A youth firearms deer hunt will be held Oct. 16-19 in the Whitewater Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Refuge, a 2,500-acre tract in the northern portion of the Whitewater WMA in Winona County. During the youth deer hunt, blaze ... |
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| 10/7/03 | DNR Fisheries hosts public meetings on lake sturgeon harvest on Minnesota's border waters with Canada
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host three public meetings on a proposal to reduce lake sturgeon harvest on Minnesota's border waters with Canada. The public is invited to learn more about these propo... |
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| 10/7/03 | DNR announces 2003 whitefish-tullibee sport-netting dates, regulations
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has announced the 2003 dates for the start of the whitefish-tullibee sport-netting season. As in past years, Schedule I lakes will be opened and closed on a 48-hour notice pos... |
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| 10/7/03 | Two trumpeter swans shot during waterfowl opening weekend
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials reported that two trumpeter swans were shot Sunday, Sept. 28, the second day of the waterfowl hunting season. Two separate shootings occurred at the Carlos Avery W... |
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| 10/7/03 | Hunters can help themselves by 'always asking first'
Hunters can improve their odds for gaining access to private land if they practice patience and "always ask first." That is the message from Capt. Randy Evans, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) southern region enforcem... |
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| 10/7/03 | DNR names waterfowl specialist
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recently named Steve Cordts, a South Dakota native with a Master?s Degree in wildlife ecology from Iowa State University, as the new waterfowl staff specialist in Bemidji. Cord... |
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| 10/7/03 | Fish kill for waterfowl habitat improvement scheduled for Lake Christina
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising waterfowl hunters that a fish-killing agent will be applied to the surface of Lake Christina in Douglas and Otter Tail counties sometime during the week beginning Mond... |
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| 10/7/03 | Waterfowl hunters reminded of restricted seasons for pintails, canvasbacks
Limited seasons this year on pintail (Sept. 27-Oct. 26) and canvasback (Oct. 11-Nov. 9) allow hunters to harvest duck species that might not otherwise be available, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). In 2... |
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| 10/7/03 | OHV law has implications for hunters in wetland areas
A new law that aims to protect Minnesota's lands and waters from Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) damage is the target of many hunter questions this year. The law, passed during the 2003 legislative session and designed primaril... |
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| 10/2/03 | Exotic spiny waterflea found in popular lake on Minnesota border
Biologists with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed the discovery of the harmful exotic spiny waterflea in Saganaga Lake in northern Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) after st... |
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| 10/2/03 | Public invited to review plans for Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will unveil the draft management plan for the Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area to the public on Tuesday, Oct. 21. During the past two years, the DNR has worked with a ... |
| 9/30/03 | Tettegouche State Park featured on the 2004 Minnesota State Park annual permit
A shoreline view of one of Minnesota?s popular North Shore state parks is showcased on the 2004 Minnesota State Park Annual Permit that will go on sale to the public beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1. ?Tettegouche State Park, lo... |
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| 9/30/03 | Painting by John House of Evansville wins 2004 Minnesota Pheasant Stamp contest
A painting by John House of Evansville, was chosen as the winning design from among 23 entries in the pheasant habitat stamp contest sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Twelve entries advance... |
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| 9/30/03 | DNR exploring options for stopping Asian carp
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is gathering input from several sources on potential options to keep Asian carp species, particularly bighead and silver carp, from establishing populations in the Mississip... |
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| 9/30/03 | Pine County State Game Refuge- Unit 2 will not be open to firearms deer hunting this fall
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had planned to open the Pine County State Game Refuge Unit 2 to firearms deer hunting this fall, and some local landowners and hunters had been informed that the refuge wo... |
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| 9/25/03 | DNR receives favorable Minnesota Supreme decision on boat searches
The Minnesota Supreme Court today ruled that Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers may search boats and live wells without probable cause. The ruling reversed a lower court?s decision that had pro... |
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| 9/23/03 | No largemouth bass virus found upstream of Pool 3 in Mississippi River
Largemouth Bass Virus, which was discovered in the Mississippi River south of the Twin Cities last year, has shown no evidence of spreading upstream, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Joe M... |
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| 9/23/03 | Wildflowers of Minnesota's northern prairies featured in new brochure
A new full-color brochure titled "Wildflowers of Minnesota's Northern Prairies" is now available from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The brochure features 51 native wildflowers that visitors to northwester... |
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| 9/18/03 | Minnesota DNR implements water conservation measures
Due to unusually dry weather conditions, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has suspended 37 water use permits in 10 Minnesota watersheds. Included in these suspensions are water permits for 18 golf courses. ... |
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| 9/16/03 | Painting by Scot Storm of Sartell wins 2004 Minnesota Duck Stamp contest
The common merganser will be featured on the 2004 Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp (Duck Stamp). The painting by Scot Storm of Sartell was chosen as the winning design from among 33 entries in the stamp contest sponsored b... |
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| 9/16/03 | DNR urges duckboat discretion
Most duck hunters are already packing their gear for the Sept. 27 Minnesota opener. The boat has been repainted, missing decoy anchors replaced and the piquant bouquet of Hoppe's Number 9 wafts up from the basement. "I wo... |
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| 9/16/03 | Waterfowl hunters reminded to have license and tags, follow rules
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource asks hunters to be safe, ethical and responsible when the state's waterfowl season gets underway Saturday, Sept. 27. "The most common violations are not buying a license or not... |
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| 9/16/03 | Dry weather has implications for trees
Despite the recent soaking rain across Minnesota, eight-straight weeks of dry weather could impact tree growth and tree mortality said Susan Burks, a forest health specialist for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ... |
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| 9/16/03 | DNR says homeowners can help protect their property from wildfires
With extremely dry conditions throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages property owners to ensure their homes are safe from potential wildfires. Tom Eiber, who oversees the DNR's Fir... |
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| 9/16/03 | Wildfire threat remains high despite recent rain
Most of Minnesota continues to experience a prolonged drought that began in mid-July. Although much needed, the rain that fell over much of the state last week had minimal impact on the potential for wildfires, according to R... |
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| 9/16/03 | DNR shooting/archery range development grants available
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced today that $240,000 in Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources grant money is now available to nonprofit groups and organizations for the improvement of shooting a... |
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| 9/16/03 | Fall wild turkey leftover licenses available starting Sept. 22
Applicants who were unsuccessful in the 2003 fall wild turkey lottery may apply for leftover licenses. All hunters successful in the lottery should have received notification by Sept. 12. Wild turkey hunting licenses that rem... |
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| 9/11/03 | Low Water Will Challenge Hunters
For additional information, contact: Tom Conroy, Information Officer, New Ulm; 507-359-6014 LOW WATER WILL CHALLENGE HUNTERS Check it out! That is the first suggestion from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to hunters... |
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| 9/9/03 | Minnesota fall color updates available on DNR Web site
Minnesotans can follow the changing fall colors on-line this autumn on the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Web site at www.dnr.state.mn.us. The color reports on this site are gathered from information provided by color ... |
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| 9/9/03 | Minnesota's Take-A-Kid Hunting Weekend is Sept. 20-21
Introductory experiences are important first steps for young people learning life skills. The Take-A-Kid Hunting Weekend, Sept. 20-21, is intended to give young people an introductory experience in hunting, according to Ryan ... |
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| 9/9/03 | Archery deer hunters encouraged to submit deer for Chronic Wasting Disease testing
As part of previously announced plans to test more than 13,000 wild deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) during this fall's hunting seasons, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be collecting samples fro... |
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| 9/9/03 | DNR pistol team on target during recent competitions
The Minnesota DNR conservation officer team recaptured the Game Warden Jug at the 37th Annual Basil Irwin Memorial Game Warden Pistol Match held recently in Caledonia. The competition is open to all Minnesota licensed peace o... |
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| 9/9/03 | State land for sale on Oct. 14-15
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will offer 15 parcels of state land for sale to the public at sealed bid auction and public oral auction Oct. 14-15. Seven lots located within the city of Blackduck will... |
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| 9/9/03 | Youth Waterfowl Day requires non-hunting adult
Adults who accompany waterfowl hunters age 15 and under during Youth Waterfowl Day on Sept. 20 may not simultaneously hunt the September goose season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Except for... |
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| 9/5/03 | Minnesota Crews Respond to Western Fires
Three more crews (numbers 19, 20 & 21) left the Duluth Armory today, going to Yreka, in response to wildland fires in California. Two Virginia state crews are joining them. Northern California has six large fires today, compa... |
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| 9/3/03 | Mistaking a swan for a goose is costly
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters not to mistake a trumpeter swan for a Canada goose during the September Canada goose hunt that begins on September 6. The cost is high for people who shoot s... |
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| 9/2/03 | Goose hunting station application deadline near for Lac qui Parle controlled hunt
Hunters wishing to reserve a goose hunting station in the controlled hunting zone at Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area are reminded to submit their application by Sept. 17 to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources... |
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| 9/2/03 | Minnesota pheasant population up 65 percent from 2002
Ring_necked pheasant numbers are up 65 percent this year from the same time last year, according to surveys recently completed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. DNR wildlife biologists credit the increase to g... |
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| 9/2/03 | Special deer hunts to be held in 21 State Parks in November, December
Special deer hunts will take place this fall in 21 Minnesota state parks for those persons selected in a special hunt drawing to be held by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). While most of t... |
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| 9/2/03 | Faribault County 4-H Club receives DNR honor for creation of bluebird trail
The Barber Flyers 4-H Club of Faribault County was honored Aug. 29 by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for its work on a bluebird trail on the new Charlotte Hyne Wildlife Management Area (WMA) near the town of De... |
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| 9/2/03 | Perham High School student wins DNR’s FFA award
Hard work and a passion for protecting and preserving Minnesota's natural environments earned Gary Delaney, 17, Perham, the annual Future Farmers of America (FFA) award from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. DNR ... |
| 8/27/03 | Public invited to visit Sibley State Park for free Sept. 6
Sibley State Park will host its annual open house this year on Saturday, Sept. 6, as part of Prairie Pothole Day, a popular local event sponsored by the Minnesota Waterfowl Association. The hours for open house at the park ar... |
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| 8/26/03 | Salamander Sightings Requested From Northeastern Minnesota
Do Spotted Salamanders and Tiger Salamanders live in northeastern Minnesota? That's what the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is trying to determine. The DNR is asking the public to report sightings of two spec... |
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| 8/26/03 | Trout stream plan aims to continue positive trend
Anglers will find more large trout on their lines if a new 12-year fisheries plan for southeastern Minnesota streams achieves its goals. The plan, prepared by the Department of Natural Resources, aims to improve stream qu... |
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| 8/26/03 | Waterfowl regulations supplement available soon
The 2003 waterfowl regulations supplement, with information on special goose hunts, waterfowl limits and season dates, will soon be available at Minnesota's 1,800 electronic license sales (ELS) agents and at the DNR License C... |
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| 8/26/03 | Eurasian watermilfoil confirmed in four new lakes, DNR urges continued precautions
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the discovery of Eurasian watermilfoil in four new lakes so far this summer, all within 120 miles of the Twin Cities. Milfoil has now spread to 149 bodies of wa... |
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| 8/26/03 | DNR urges landowner steps taken now to avoid trespass violations
In an effort to avoid annual trespass complaints, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is encouraging landowners to take steps now to ensure that their lands are legally posted during hunting seasons. DNR C... |
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| 8/26/03 | Carcass laws for out-of-state big game hunters,hunters returning from Canada
This fall, big game hunters will need to take additional steps prior to bringing deer, elk, moose, caribou or other cervid carcasses into Minnesota from other states or provinces, according to Department of Natural Resources ... |
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| 8/22/03 | Support to the Western States
Minnesota Helps Support the Western Fires The first fire crew left Minnesota to help on western wildfires on July17. That was just the beginning of what's turning out to be a long season for some trained fire people. Sinc... |
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| 8/21/03 | Dry weather Prompts DNR Warning About New ATV Law
The weeks-long lack of rain in most places has caused lakes, rivers, wetlands and streams to shrink significantly beneath the hot rays of the sun. As these water bodies shrink in width and depth, more shoreline is exposed. An... |
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| 8/20/03 | Environmental education takes center stage at DNR exhibit during Minnesota State Fair
A full program of educational presentations along with music, dance and theatrical performances is scheduled at the Department of Natural Resources building and park during the Minnesota State Fair Aug. 21-Sept. 1. DNR h... |
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| 8/19/03 | Prevent Oak Mortality by Watering Your Trees Now
Soils are very dry in many areas of northern Minnesota and yard trees need to be watered to keep them alive and healthy. Maples, birch and oaks are all showing signs of stress, although currently oaks are suffering the most m... |
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| 8/19/03 | DNR requests comments on proposed lake sturgeon regulation changes
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host three public meetings and take public comments in October on a proposal to reduce lake sturgeon harvest on Minnesota's border waters with Canada. "The proposed... |
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| 8/19/03 | DNR seeks input on potential experimental regulations for Leech Lake
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will gather input at two public meetings next month on potential experimental walleye and northern pike regulations for Leech Lake. The regulations could take effect during ... |
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| 8/19/03 | Funding available for shoreland projects
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is making $600,000 available during the next two years to local conservation organizations, private citizens and local governments who are interested in protecting or restoring na... |
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| 8/19/03 | DNR seeks input on northern pike spearing bans, muskie management
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Fisheries will hold a series of local public input meetings to take comments on northern pike spearing bans and muskie management on 36 lakes. The northern p... |
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| 8/19/03 | MADD recognizes DNR Conservation Officer Dennis Lang
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Dennis Lang of Perham was among those recently honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for their commitment to prevent drunk and impaired driving. DNR Enf... |
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| 8/19/03 | St. Croix State Park to conduct special deer hunt
St. Croix State Park will conduct a special deer hunt to control the growth of the deer herd. The hunt will be held Nov. 15 and 16, during the second weekend of the firearms deer hunting season. The Department of Natural Reso... |
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| 8/19/03 | Lottery deer permit area application deadline Sept. 4
Applications for either-sex permits in lottery deer permit areas and for firearms special deer hunts are due at Electronic License Sales (ELS) vendors by Thursday, Sept. 4, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Res... |
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| 8/19/03 | Deer hunting regulations clarified
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) clarified some of the most common questions hunters are raising with the new deer permit area system and noted a correction in the lists of areas where archery and muzzleloader hunter... |
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| 8/19/03 | DNR asks bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is again asking bear hunters not to shoot radio-collared bears. According to bear research biologist Dave Garshelis, the DNR is currently monitoring about 35 radio-colla... |
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| 8/12/03 | Prairie Day 2003 to focus on greater prairie chicken; Rothsay, Lac qui Parle, Fergus Falls prairies highlighted
Gov. Tim Pawlenty has proclaimed Prairie Day on Saturday, Aug. 23. To celebrate, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will host events to entertain and educate the public about ... |
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| 8/12/03 | Lakeville artists wins Minnesota Trout and Salmon Stamp's design contest a third time
Stephen Hamrick's depiction of a rainbow trout about to catch a bead-head nymph that his brother designed and tied, won the 2004 Trout and Salmon Stamp contest. Hamrick, who grew up in Minnetonka, also won the 1986 and 1992 T... |
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| 8/12/03 | Updated Public Recreation Information Maps now available
The Department of Natural Resources' Public Recreation Information Maps (PRIM), which cover the entire state of Minnesota, have all been updated and are now available at locations statewide. The set of 51 separate maps c... |
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| 8/5/03 | DNR releases project proposal for northwestern Minnesota OHV plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released for public review and comment, a project proposal identified by the Commissioner of the DNR, Dec. 26, 2002 for potential all-terrain-vehicle use. The proposed p... |
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| 8/5/03 | New booklet to help landowners with prairie wetland management
A growing number of landowners in Minnesota's prairie regions are taking steps to transform marginal cropland back into wetlands. A new booklet produced by Ducks Unlimited (DU), with the help of the Minnesota Department of Na... |
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| 8/5/03 | $1.2 million grant program offered for wildlife conservation
Minnesota's wildlife will benefit from a newly established federally funded State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program. Approximately $1.2 million will be available in March 2004 through December 2005 for conservation projects to as... |
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| 8/5/03 | Application deadline approaching for 2003 Camp Ripley archery hunts
Hunters interested in the 2003 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls are reminded that this year's Aug. 15 application deadline is fast approaching. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) began accept... |
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| 8/5/03 | DNR seeks comments on proposed ATV/motorcycle recreation trail
An off-highway vehicle recreation trail that would connect the cities of Eveleth and Gilbert is planned under a Grant-In-Aid proposal submitted by a Joint Powers Board representing both cities. If approved, grant funds would ... |
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| 8/5/03 | State’s wild rice crop looks promising
"So far, so good," said Rod Ustipak of Ducks Unlimited (DU), who coordinates a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to improve natural wild rice lakes. According to the DNR, there are some 600 ... |
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| 8/5/03 | 2003 waterfowl seasons similar to last year
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing to open the 2003 duck season on Saturday, Sept. 27, one day earlier than last year and a week before the traditional opening date of the Saturday nearest Oct. 1... |
| 7/29/03 | No life vests and expired licenses among most common boating violations
DNR conservation officers and county sheriffs deputies are taking note of a large number of boaters who violate the law by not carrying the proper number and type of personal flotation devices (PFDs or life preservers) on boa... |
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| 7/29/03 | Common myths about bats
Bats still inspire irrational fear even though the facts show they do more good than harm says Nongame Wildlife specialist Joan Galli of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). According to Galli, many people who... |
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| 7/29/03 | DNR and Lake Francis Association to host exotic species awareness event August 9
On Saturday, Aug. 9, boaters will find more than just fish and fun at Lake Francis. Watercraft inspectors from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) along with volunteers from the Lake Francis Association will b... |
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| 7/29/03 | Surplus bear licenses available in August
Although there were 20,110 quota area bear licenses available this year in 11 bear permit areas, 5,144 licenses remain for seven of those areas because there were not enough applicants, according to the Department of Natural ... |
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| 7/29/03 | Forest Service grant will further outreach and education of SE Asian population
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' Southeast Asian program received a $120,366 grant from the U.S. Forest Service for various Urban and Community Forestry projects. The DNR will cost-share the grant by providing a... |
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| 7/29/03 | New carcass law for out-of-state big game hunters
This fall, big game hunters will need to take additional steps prior to bringing deer, elk, moose or caribou carcasses into Minnesota from other states or provinces, according to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). ... |
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| 7/22/03 | 2003 deer seasons outlook
After mild winters five out of the past six years, Minnesota's deer population has continued to increase, particularly in northern-forested areas hit the hardest by the back-to-back severe winters of 1995-1996 and 1996-1997. ... |
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| 7/22/03 | 2003 deer seasons set; antlerless deer management system streamlined
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will authorize more hunters than ever to harvest antlerless deer this fall, but relatively few will need to apply for either-sex permits through the lottery-drawing process. A... |
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| 7/22/03 | 2003 Minnesota hunting and trapping seasons announced
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Gene Merriam emphasized the agency's efforts to expand hunting opportunities today when he announced the 2003 hunting and trapping seasons. "We have a strong hunting... |
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| 7/22/03 | Becoming An Outdoors Woman, Women in the Outdoors programs plan joint August event
The Minnesota Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) program and Women in the Outdoors (WITO) are holding a joint outdoor event for women at the Grand Rapids Shooting Sports Education Center Aug. 16. The day's activities begin at 8... |
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| 7/22/03 | Social Security number requirement for hunters, anglers begins Aug. 1
Minnesotans will need to provide their Social Security number to purchase a Minnesota hunting or fishing license beginning Aug. 1. Recent legislation requires the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to collect a cus... |
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| 7/16/03 | Northeast Minnesota Brushland Management Project Reaaches Completion
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, LL Bean, The Ruffed Grouse Society, and The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa would like to announce the co... |
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| 7/16/03 | Eurasian watermilfoil found in four more lakes; DNR urges continued precautions
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the discovery of Eurasian watermilfoil in four additional lakes in 2003. The latest discoveries were made in Lake Alexander in Morrison County, Coon Lake in An... |
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| 7/15/03 | Dozens of fish improvement projects to be funded
Minnesota anglers will benefit from dozens of new projects that will be completed over the next 12 months by the Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division. The projects aim to improve habitat, refine management, ... |
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| 7/15/03 | Still time to apply for prairie chicken, fall turkey hunts
Hunters are reminded that applications for the 2003 prairie chicken season and the fall turkey hunt will be accepted through July 25 at more than 1,800 Electronic License System (ELS) terminals located throughout the state. ... |
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| 7/10/03 | DNR Approves New Strategy for Managing Marsh Lake Public Forums This Fall
Marsh Lake, located within the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area on the Minnesota River near Appleton, is destined to become a much more hospitable place for both wildlife and fish. The Department of Natural Resources (D... |
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| 7/8/03 | New sturgeon regulations proposed for northern border waters
In a move that aims to protect a recovering fish population, the Department of Natural Resources announced today it is proposing new lake sturgeon regulations for 2004 on Minnesota's border waters with Ontario. The regula... |
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| 7/8/03 | DNR releases Environmental Assessment Worksheet for Hay Creek Environmental Rehabilitation and Flood Control Project
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has released an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for public review of a proposed fish and wildlife habitat restoration and flood control project in the Hay Creek watershed in ce... |
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| 7/8/03 | New registration procedures for Off Highway Motorcycles; All Terrain Vehicle description changes
Beginning July 1, the exemption for OHM's used on private land and those used exclusively in organized track racing events has been rescinded. In the past, OHM's did not need to be registered if they where to be used on ... |
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| 7/8/03 | Boaters asked to slow down and use caution during high water
High water levels on many lakes and rivers in Minnesota are expected to remain for several weeks according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Recreational boaters and anglers, canoeists and kayakers who ar... |
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| 7/8/03 | Deadline Approaching for Youth Archery Deer Hunt Applications; August 1 Cut-Off for Camp Ripley, Arden Hills Special Hunts
Summer is a busy time. That is why the Minnesota DNR is reminding young bowhunters that the application deadline for the three youth archery deer hunts is quickly approaching. Applications for the Camp Ripley Archery Hun... |
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| 7/7/03 | Moose Lake State Park - new visitor center opens July 19
The Moose Lake Agate and Geological Interpretive Center (MAGIC) in Moose Lake State Park will open on Saturday, July 19. The public is invited to tour the building throughout the day and attend the dedication ceremony at 6 p.... |
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| 7/7/03 | Earthworms are not as helpful as many people think
Gardeners, anglers and other outdoors enthusiasts are likely to encounter earthworms; those earthworms found in Minnesota are exotic species from Europe and Asia. Aside from their use for bait and composting, most people don'... |
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| 7/3/03 | DNR and Ossawinnamakee Lake Association to host exotic species awareness event July 12
On Saturday, July 12, boaters will find more than just fish and fun at Lake Ossawinnamakee. Watercraft inspectors from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) along with volunteers from the Ossawinnamakee Lake Ass... |
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| 7/1/03 | Minnesota bear hunt booklets mailed this week; Surplus bear licenses available in August
Applicants who were successful in the drawing for 2003 bear licenses are being sent bear hunt booklets this week notifying them of their success and instructing them how to purchase a license, according to the Department of N... |
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| 7/1/03 | DNR accepting applications for 2003 Camp Ripley archery hunts
The Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the 2003 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. This year's hunts are scheduled for Oct. 16-17, and Oct. 25-26. Hunters can only choose o... |
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| 7/1/03 | LCMR jump-starts Lake Christina project
Finally, some good news for canvasback enthusiasts. At its June 25 meeting, the Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) approved a funding request that clears another hurdle for the reclamation of Lake Christ... |
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| 7/1/03 | Cleaning for the birds
Moldy birdseed and unclean bird feeders can cause birds to become sick. In hot humid weather, it is common for mold to form on wet birdseed. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the mold can cause a fat... |
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| 7/1/03 | New ATV safety training program now available
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering a new two-part all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety training course for youthful operators between the ages of 12-15. The training will allow young riders to operate a... |
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| 7/1/03 | Turkey hunters post another record
Spring turkey hunters this year recorded their ninth consecutive record harvest thanks to favorable weather, additional hunting opportunities and an expanding turkey population, according to the Minnesota Department of Natura... |
| 6/24/03 | Spring duck populations decline in Minnesota
Breeding duck populations declined while Canada goose populations were similar to last year, according to results from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource's annual waterfowl surveys. "Numbers were lower than last... |
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| 6/24/03 | Apply now for prairie chicken, fall turkey hunts
Hunters who wish to apply for one of 100 permits for the 2003 Minnesota prairie chicken season or for the fall turkey hunt may pick up applications at more than 1,800 electronic licensing system terminals starting June 27. ... |
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| 6/24/03 | Minnesota DNR offers water safety tips for summer
As the weather heats up and vacation season begins, people are heading to Minnesota's beaches, lakes and pools seeking a little wet relief from soaring summer temperatures. Unfortunately, as cool and refreshing as it may ... |
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| 6/24/03 | ATV registration fees, fees for RV registration and titling increase July 1
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and other recreational vehicle owners that an increase in the registration fee for an ATV and increased filing fees for most recreational vehicle... |
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| 6/18/03 | Anglers to swap out lead tackle this summer
St. Paul, Minnesota, June 12, 2003 - The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance (OEA) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are partnering with retailers, conservation, and outdoors groups to offer lead tackle e... |
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| 6/17/03 | Women's shooting sports, firearm safety classes offered
Women have an opportunity to join the rapidly growing segment of outdoor enthusiasts who are enjoying shooting sports. The Minnesota Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) program is offering a pair of courses in July and Augus... |
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| 6/17/03 | Safety a common concern, according to Lake Superior boating study
Safety is a common concern among Lake Superior boaters, according to a Department of Natural Resources study conducted on Minnesota's portion of the lake. The study was designed to gain a better understanding of recreational ... |
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| 6/17/03 | DNR, hunting groups propose youth firearm deer hunt in Whitewater State Game Refuge
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is proposing a special youth-only firearms deer hunt in the Whitewater State Game Refuge during the state teachers' convention weekend, Oct. 16-19. The hunt would be limited to 50... |
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| 6/12/03 | DNR Commissioner Appoints New Head of Enforcement
DNR Commissioner Gene Merriam has selected Lt. Mike Hamm to be the new Chief Conservation Officer in the DNR's Division of Enforcement. Lt. Hamm is currently the West Metro District Supervisor. He has been a Conservation Offi... |
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| 6/10/03 | DNR urges motorists to watch for turtles
Spare a turtle on a Minnesota road in June and motorists will help future turtle generations as well. That is the recommendation from Carrol Henderson of the Department of Natural Resources. "Turtles crossing roads at thi... |
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| 6/10/03 | Firewise Minnesota offers homeowner information kit
A kit containing information that will help home and cabin owners prepare for a wildfire threat to their safety and home is now available through Firewise Minnesota. The "Firewise Homeowner's Kit" is available by calling... |
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| 6/5/03 | Minnesota moose season application deadline is Friday, June 13
The application deadline for the 2003 Minnesota moose hunt is Friday, June 13. Applications may be made from any of the 1800 statewide ELS-POS License Vendors, and from the DNR License Center at 500 Lafayette Road in St. Paul... |
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| 6/4/03 | Minnesota, Wisconsin DNRs studying recreational boating on Mississippi
This spring and summer the Minnesota and Wisconsin departments of natural resources will conduct a recreational boating study on the Mississippi River. The study area will include pool 4 through pool 9, which is about from Re... |
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| 6/3/03 | Ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse numbers increasing
Minnesota's ruffed grouse numbers increased slightly this year after three years of decline, indicating that the bird's 10-year population cycle may be starting its upswing, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Re... |
