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| Posted: 1 Jul 2009 04:14 pm |
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News Releases Youth deer hunts offer exciting opportunities for new hunters (Released June 29, 2009) More than 500 young hunters will have access to high-quality deer hunting this fall at six state parks, one state recreation area, two military reservations, two refuges and a nature preserve. “Special youth hunts are a great way to provide a safe, structured and fun opportunity for a youngster and their parent or guardian to spend some quality time outdoors,” said Mike Kurre, mentor program coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR is offering 13 special youth deer hunts in 2009 at locations with high deer populations that need to be managed. Last year, the DNR offered 11 special youth deer hunts. Applications for the special youth deer hunts will be accepted beginning July 1 at any DNR Electronic License System (ELS) vendor or at the DNR License Center in St. Paul. The deadline for applications is Friday, Aug. 14. Successful applicants will be notified in early September. There is no fee to apply, although successful applicants will have to purchase the appropriate deer-hunting license prior to their hunt. The youth individual firearms and youth individual archery licenses cost $13 each and are available to residents ages 12 to 17. The DNR will offer five archery and eight firearms special youth hunts in October. Eligible youth may apply for one archery hunt and one firearms hunt, Youths ages 12 to 15 are eligible for both hunts; archery hunts are extended to include those ages 15-17. Youths who applied unsuccessfully in previous years will have preference. There is a mandatory orientation session for each hunt, and hunters must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or an adult authorized by the parent. All youth hunters must possess a valid Firearms Safety certificate. Camp Ripley and The Nature Conservancy will host archery hunts in Morrison County Oct. 9-11. The Arden Hills Army Training Site will host two bow hunts during the Education Minnesota school break on Oct. 15-16 and Oct. 17-18. The Minnesota State Archery Association and the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association help sponsor the hunts. The Whitewater Wildlife Management Area Refuge and Greenleaf State Recreation Area will allow youth to hunt deer during the entire Education Minnesota school break, Oct. 15-18. Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, Itasca State Park, Lake Bemidji State Park and Tettegouche State Park will host youth deer hunts October 17-18. Buffalo River State Park, Savanna Portage State Park and St. Croix State Park will host youth hunts Oct. 24-25. The Bluffland Whitetails Association and the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association are sponsoring the hunts. More information and specific details about the special youth deer hunts is available online.
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| Posted: 1 Jul 2009 04:15 pm |
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Four new camper cabins open at Glacial Lakes State Park (Released June 29, 2009) Four new camper cabins opened recently at Glacial Lakes State Park in west-central Minnesota. For the full story, click on the link below: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/06/29/four-new-camper-cabins-open-at-glacial-lakes-state-park/#more-43091 Invest in memories and discover free fishing beginning July 1 at many Minnesota state parks (Released June 29, 2009) Minnesota residents can fish without a license in most state parks beginning July 1. The new program is the latest lure in the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) tackle box of ideas to sustain the state’s storied fishing tradition. For the full story, click on the link below: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/06/29/invest-in-memories-and-discover-free-fishing-beginning-july-1-at-many-minnesota-state-parks/#more-43090
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| Posted: 15 Jul 2009 08:24 pm |
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Moose Lake State Park will hold an open house on July 18-19, in conjunction with Moose Lake’s Agate Days celebration. Local residents and visitors can visit the park’s Agate and Geological Center, with its fascinating gem and mineral collections and geological interpretive displays, without paying the Minnesota State Park vehicle permit entry fee. The DNR MinnAqua program will hold a program from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn about water pollution and conservation, check out what is new in fishing regulations for Minnesota, and the kids will have an opportunity to practice the ancient art form of gyotaku (fish printing) while learning about the six senses of fish. Moose Lake State Park also offers a variety of outdoor activities like hiking, swimming and picnicking. Those who would like to get out on the waters of Lake Echo can rent boats, canoes, and kayaks at the park. New his year, people can also fish at the park without a fishing license. A new state law allows people to fish from shore or while wading within the state park, or from a boat or float on lakes that are entirely within state park borders. Echo Lake is within Moose Lake State Park’s borders. Find out more about Moose Lake and other state parks at http://www.mndnr.gov.
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| Posted: 15 Jul 2009 08:25 pm |
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Teen’s recent death is harsh reminder that ATVs can be fatal The recent death of a 19-year-old woman is a reminder to both adult and youth all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators to apply “safety first” when operating their machines, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Kayla Lien, 19, and Macy McCormick, 18, both of Foley, were riding an ATV in a housing development near Duelm and east of St. Cloud, on July 2, when the ATV left the road and struck a tree. Neither was wearing a helmet. Neither had completed ATV safety training. McCormick, the driver of the ATV, was treated for non-threatening injuries. Lien, the passenger, died. She was the sixth Minnesotan and second teenager to die in an ATV incident this year. Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR Education Program coordinator, said many fatalities could be avoided if people followed safety guidelines and took advantage of ATV safety training classes. “Operators require special knowledge and training to be able to use an ATV safety,” Hammer said. “ATV safety training is important for everyone, regardless of age.” Anyone who wants to operate an ATV on public lands in Minnesota and is16 or older and born after July 1, 1987, must successfully complete the independent study ATV Safety Training CD. Those ages 12-15 must complete the ATV Safety Training CD and attend an ATV Safety Class before riding on public lands. Request a Youth/Adult ATV Training CD by calling 651-296-6157 or toll free 888-646-6367. The DNR provides guidelines for reducing the risks involved with ATVs: Do not drive ATVs with a passenger or ride on one as a passenger. Do not drive ATVs on paved roads. They are unstable on paved roads because the big, low- pressure tires can cause the machine to flip. ATVs are not toys and can be hazardous to operate. Supervise your youngster’s operation of the ATV at all times. ATV operators less than 18 years old must wear an approved safety helmet, except when operating on private property. To prevent head injuries, everyone should wear a helmet. An ATV handles differently from other vehicles. Even routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills and over obstacles, can lead to serious injury if you fail to take proper precautions. With preparation and practice, operators can safely develop and expand their riding skills. Youth need to “fit” the machine. A 60- to- 120 pound youth and a 600-pound ATV are a mismatch. The 2008-2009 Off-Highway Vehicle Regulation booklet is available online.
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| Posted: 15 Jul 2009 08:26 pm |
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DNR offers deer hunting clinic Aug. 16 Women, men and youth who want to learn the basics of deer hunting are invited to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) annual Deer Day. The event, hosted by the DNR’s Becoming An Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program, will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Wilkens Farm near Mora in Kanabec County. Youth who posses a firearms safety certificate can attend if accompanied by a guardian. “Deer Day is a great opportunity to learn the basics of deer hunting in a supportive, safe and non-intimidating outdoor setting,” said Linda Bylander, who coordinates family and women’s outdoor skills classes. Participants will learn about deer, deer habitat and deer habits during several presentations. Hands-on activities include learning to track deer; learning how to place and use deer stands safely; and learning shotgun, rifle, archery and muzzleloader shooting. Instructors will be DNR wildlife staff, DNR conservation officers, BOW volunteers and members of the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association. “The beauty of this event is that participants learn from DNR deer management and hunting safety experts, as well as others who have skills to share,” said Bylander. The program fee is $20 per family, which includes an instructional DVD on deer hunting and field dressing. To register, contact BOW Coordinator Linda Bylander at 218-833-8628 or via e-mail. Registration is limited to the first 60 registrations. Lunch will be served. A list of programs available through the Becoming An Outdoors Woman program is available online.
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| Posted: 15 Jul 2009 08:27 pm |
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Hubbard County ATV Trail proposals out for public review The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites public review and comment on two pending Grant-in-Aid (GIA) trail proposals. Both involve officially designating some existing roads and trails located on public forestlands in Hubbard County as recreational vehicle trails. Written comments will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 14. The first, the Heritage ATV Trail Proposal, involves the construction of a three-mile ATV spur trail located along an existing Hubbard County forest road, just west of Park Rapids in southwestern Hubbard County. This proposal, by the Forest Rider’s ATV Club, is intended to link to the approximately 101-miles of ATV trails already administered by the ATV club in Becker and Hubbard counties in northwestern Minnesota. The entire three-mile segment is already open to ATV traffic. Hubbard County has signed the trail at both ends to permit both highway licensed vehicles and ATV traffic. The route is also a designated GIA snowmobile trail in winter. If approved, this trail would be open for ATV use from May 1 thru Nov. 1, then closed to both highway licensed vehicles and ATVs from Dec. 1 to April 1 to accommodate winter snowmobile traffic. The second, the Schoolcraft ATV Trail Proposal, was submitted by the Northwoods Rider’s OHV Club and seeks GIA trail status for 29.2 miles of routes inside the Paul Bunyan State Forest. This route, which would be designated for ATV/OHM use, is just north of the community of Lake George. The majority of this planned route lies within public road rights-of-way, and all but 5.25 miles is already open to legal ATV use. However GIA status would make OHM operation legal, for the first time, within the county and township road rights-of-way. This trail will be open to Class I & Class II ATVs and OHMs from May 1 to Nov. 1, subject to temporary closure should conditions warrant. This same route also serves as a designated GIA snowmobile trail (i.e., the ‘Schoolcraft Trail’) from Dec. 1 to April 1 each year. Both proposals have already undergone a rigorous interdisciplinary review, but the DNR welcomes public perspectives on each trail proposal. Copies of the proposals and accompanying project maps, are available online. To request for printed copies of the proposals, or to comment on the proposals, contact Dave Schotzko, Bemidji Area Parks & Trails supervisor, 6603 Bemidji Avenue North, Bemidji, MN 56601, 218-308-2367 or toll free 888-646-6367. Comments may also be submittedby e-mail.
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| Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:24 pm |
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With the fall hunting seasons just around the corner, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging all hunters to sign up now for a hunter education class. “Though classes are held throughout the year, we offer more of them in late summer and early fall,” said Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR Enforcement Education Program coordinator. “So now is the time to sign up and complete a course, because once the hunting season gets rolling, it might be too late.” Besides ensuring you’ll be able to hunt this year, taking the class sooner rather than later means more time for scouting, sighting-in, and securing permission to hunt on private lands. Minnesota hunters born after Dec. 31, 1979, must take a DNR Hunter Education Firearms Safety Training Course and receive a certificate of completion before purchasing a license for big or small game. The firearm safety class consists of a minimum of 12 hours of classroom and field experience in the safe handling of firearms and hunter responsibility. Field experience allows students to learn and demonstrate commonly accepted principles of safety in hunting and the handling of firearms. It includes firing practice on a rifle range. Students who pass the course receive a temporary certificate, allowing them to purchase a hunting license in Minnesota and other states where certification is required. The department recognizes that courses can be difficult to fit into the hectic schedules of today’s fast-moving lifestyle. As a result, the DNR offers independent study course options. These include the on-line or workbook version and are administered through volunteer instructors around the state for those 16 and older. Independent study courses are not a “short cut” to certification. Experience has shown that they involve a similar amount of time as the traditional firearms safety classroom course.. Hunter education classes fill up fast, so now is the time to register. To find an upcoming class or information on the independent study options, go to http://www.mndnr.gov and click on “Education/safety” or call 651-296-6157 or toll free 1-888-646-6367.
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| Posted: 17 Jul 2009 05:25 pm |
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Winds of change are headed for Hurricane Lake in Cottonwood County, thanks to a habitat improvement project led by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Ducks Unlimited (DU) and Ann Township. Once a quality waterfowl lake, the 225-acre shallow lake located within the Hurricane Wildlife Management Area has become seriously degraded in recent years due to high water levels, an increasing rough fish population and nutrient-laden run-off. The project involves installing a water control structure on the WMA that will allow for periodic lake drawdowns, then re-establishing aquatic vegetation. “Without healthy aquatic vegetation, a shallow lake will soon become turbid and be of little value to waterfowl and other wildlife species,” explained Randy Markl, DNR wildlife manager at Windom. “Drawdowns are an effective strategy for restoring aquatic plants and improving water quality in shallow basins.” An over-population of undesirable fish species in wetlands and shallow lakes can disturb the aquatic ecology of these systems by consuming aquatic vertebrates, excreting nutrients, and causing turbidity that impairs water quality. Temporary drawdowns can create fish winterkill conditions where needed and also give lake bottom soils a chance to dry out, solidify, and bind nutrients, providing an excellent substrate for plant growth. DU conducted an engineering study for the project and designed the water control structure and an underground pipeline to handle water discharge from the lake. Adjacent landowner Ken Engen donated an easement to the DNR to install the pipeline, while Ann Township gave permission to replace a failing culvert under a township road to facilitate outflow. The culvert will be replaced first, followed by work on the structure. The drawdown is expected to begin sometime in August and the lake could be dry by this fall. While the total drawdown will continue at least through next summer, water levels will continue to be held low until aquatic vegetation is established. Jon Schneider, DU manager of Conservation Projects for Minnesota, applauded the joint effort to restore yet another shallow lake in the state’s prairie pothole region. “We have worked often and successfully with the Minnesota DNR on projects of this nature over the years,” Schneider said. “The Hurricane Lake project is just one more example of what private and public organizations can accomplish when they pool their resources and work cooperatively.”
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| Posted: 20 Jul 2009 09:53 pm |
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DNR conservation officers catch up to speeding ATV operators (Released July 20, 2009) A Minnesota conservation officer proved that hide-and-seek is more than a children’s game - it can be a good way to catch lawbreakers. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Scott Staples of Carlton was on routine patrol July 4 when two ATVs raced down a paved road, rather than the ditch where they can legally ride. The ATV operators saw the officer’s patrol vehicle and hit the accelerators on their machines. With lights flashing, Staples tailed the ATVs until they pulled off onto a logging path. For a moment, it looked like the riders had eluded the officer - but that was not the case. Staples shut off his truck and listened. “I could hear them go further and further back into the woods and then it became quiet. When that happened, I assumed they had hit a dead end.” Deciding to hoof it, Staples raced a half-mile through the woods, battling heat, bugs and humidity as he followed the ATV tracks. “When I got there, they started their ATVs and worked their way out of the woods toward the logging cut Instead of a $100 civil penalty for illegally operating on a road, the two riders are facing felony charges for fleeing an enforcement officer, punishable by up to three years in jail and/or a fine of up to $5,000. Fortunately, no one was injured during the chase. The riders would have faced stiffer penalties their action resulted in great bodily injury, the sentence is up to seven years imprisonment and/or a fine to $14,000. Fleeing resulting in death is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and/or a fine up to $20,000. Common sense, courtesy and safety are the basis of Minnesota’s ATV regulations. Part of a conservation officer’s duty is to ensure public safety. To report ATV violations or to request assistance, contact the Minnesota State Patrol for the name and phone number of a conservation officer in your area.
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| Posted: 20 Jul 2009 09:54 pm |
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Hunters have an opportunity to comment on upcoming waterfowl hunting regulations on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. For more information go to; http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/07/20/dnr-wildlife-seeks-comments-from-minnesota-waterfowl-hunters/ DNR, DU, FWS Hamden Slough team up for Youth Waterfowl Day hunt. For more information go to; http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/07/20/dnr-du-fws-hamden-slough-team-up-for-youth-waterfowl-day-hunt/ Aug. 14 deadline approaching for 2009 Camp Ripley archery hunts; For more information go to;http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/07/20/aug-14-deadline-approaching-for-2009-camp-ripley-archery-hunts/
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| Posted: 22 Jul 2009 08:13 pm |
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The Elk Applications dead line is July 24th
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| Posted: 24 Jul 2009 09:09 pm |
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Aitkin, MN) - Public meetings will be held on August 26th and 27th to preview the development of a Comprehensive Recreation Trail Plan for county-managed lands in Aitkin County. The schedule and location of the meetings are: 6 pm on Wednesday, August 26th at McGregor School (148 South Second Street, McGregor, MN 55760) 6 pm on Thursday, August 27th at Hill City School (500 Ione Avenue, Hill City, MN 55748) Each meeting will include a presentation by the Aitkin County Land Department about the trail resources currently available on county-managed lands and the alternatives being considered for recreation trail development and management. The county manages more than 222,000 acres of public land. There are over 100 miles of designated ATV trails and over 600 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the county. Trails are also available for cross-country skiing, horse riding, and hiking. The county is interested in planning for new and emerging recreation opportunities including water trails that would allow for expanded kayaking and canoe trips. There is also interest in geo-caching, a relatively new and growing recreation group. The Aitkin County Land Department initiated the development of an updated Comprehensive Recreation Trail Plan in August 2008. An Ad hoc committee has helped inform the planning process over the past year. The plan will guide recreation trail management activities on county-managed lands. Additional information is available at the Aitkin County Land Department website and by contacting the Land Department at 218-927-7364; acld@co.aitkin.mn.us. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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| Posted: 28 Jul 2009 02:16 pm |
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DNR adds wildlife management designation for two lakes (Released July 27, 2009) Jennie Lake in Douglas County and Smith Lake in Wright County have become Minnesota’s newest Designated Wildlife Management Lakes, boosting the number of designated lakes to 42. Jennie Lake, a 316-acre lake south of Evansville, and Smith Lake, a 330-acre lake just west of Howard Lake, are important waterfowl lakes in their respective parts of the state. Their new designation gives the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) authority to manage water levels to benefit habitat, waterfowl and wildlife. “While all lakes support wildlife needs, it is the shallow water zone that provides the most important wildlife habitat,” said Dennis Simon, DNR wildlife section chief. “Adding these two lakes as Designated Wildlife Management Lakes allows us to improve water quality and restore habitat so these areas attract waterfowl, wildlife and people who enjoy outdoor activities.” Minnesota has more than 5,000 shallow lakes larger than 50 acres. These lakes are typically less than 15 feet deep and dominated by wetland habitat. Habitat improvement projects on Jennie and Smith lakes are among the first year of projects recommended for funding by the Lessard-Sams Outdoors Heritage Council. Ducks Unlimited, working closely with DNR, will oversee projects on both lakes as part of its effort to structurally enhance 18 shallow lakes totaling about 12,000 acres of wetlands. Local organizations contributing to the projects include the Chippewa River Watershed Project, Evansville Area Sportsmen and Viking Sportsmen. A $75,000 grant to DU from funding made available by the North American Wetlands Conservation Act also will help fund the Jennie Lake project. “We’re glad to partner with the DNR to improve and enhance habitat and the wildlife these lakes can support,” said Ryan Heiniger, Duck Unlimited director of conservation programs in Minnesota and Iowa. “Designated wildlife management lakes remain a critical habitat component for Minnesota waterfowl and wildlife.” Brad Nylin, executive director of the Minnesota Waterfowl Association, offered similar sentiments. “Healthy shallow lakes are the crux of holding and raising ducks,” said Nylin. “We’re excited to see two more lakes added to a list of 40 lakes that provide 50,000 acres of critical habitat for Minnesota waterfowl.” Nylin and Heinger noted that both lakes currently have poor water quality and poor waterfowl habitat. This status is typically the result of altered watersheds, intensive agriculture and the introduction of exotic species. In the years ahead, project partners will install new water control structures at the lake outlets. Once the outlet structures are in place and conditions allow, lake levels will be temporarily lowered. These draw-downs, which mimic past natural drought cycles on these lakes, increase the likelihood of winterkill of undesirable fish and promote the re-establishment of aquatic vegetation, greatly enhancing wildlife and waterfowl habitat. Active management of these shallow lakes is an integral part of several conservation and management plans, including Minnesota’s Long Range Duck Recovery Plan and Ducks Unlimited’s Living Lakes Initiative. Habitat and management work conducted as part of these plans is designed to enhance waterfowl habitat, increase waterfowl populations, and provide more opportunities for waterfowl hunters and birders.
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| Posted: 18 Aug 2009 09:53 pm |
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Temporary weekday closures at Grand Portage State Park end (Released August 17, 2009) Grand Portage State Park in northeastern Minnesota, which had temporarily closed on weekdays to accommodate construction work on a new visitor center, is once again open 8 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. The park provides visitors with an opportunity to see 120-foot High Falls, Minnesota’s highest waterfall. For the full story, click on the link below: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/08/17/temporary-weekday-closures-at-grand-portage-state-park-end/#more-43166
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| Posted: 18 Aug 2009 09:54 pm |
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Moose Advisory Committee to announce recommendations Aug. 18 (Released August 13, 2009) Minnesota’s Moose Advisory Committee will announce its recommendations for management practices and research opportunities that may help forestall the decline of Minnesota’s moose population at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Duluth. For the full story, click on the link below: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/08/13/moose-advisory-committee-to-announce-recommendations-aug-18/#more-43162 Goose hunting application period set for Lac qui Parle controlled hunt (Released August 17, 2009) The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will soon begin accepting applications from hunters wishing to reserve a date to goose hunt in the controlled hunting zone at the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area. Applications, postmarked between Aug. 24 and Sept. 16, will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. For the full story, click on the link below: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/08/17/goose-hunting-application-period-set-for-lac-qui-parle-controlled-hunt/#more-43167
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| Posted: 21 Aug 2009 06:12 pm |
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K-9 teams are top dogs (Released August 21, 2009) A combined K-9 team from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Minnesota Department of Corrections recently took top honors at the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) regional field trials in Hutchinson. For the full story, click on the link below: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/08/21/k-9-teams-are-top-dogs/#more-43170
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| Posted: 21 Aug 2009 06:16 pm |
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DNR’s State Fair building celebrates 75th anniversary (Released August 21, 2009) Visitors invited to stock up on memories at this year’s DNR exhibit Since 1934, an enormous log building has been the centerpiece of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Fair exhibit. It serves as a landmark, a meeting place and a must-visit educational and entertainment destination where generations of fairgoers have created life-long memories. For the full story, click on the link below: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/08/21/dnrs-state-fair-building-celebrates-75th-anniversary/#more-43173
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| Posted: 11 Sep 2009 01:16 pm |
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News Releases Some Minnesota state parks to close for special resource management deer hunts this fall (Released September 8, 2009) Deadline to apply for a special hunt permit is Sept. 10 Thirty-five Minnesota state parks will hold special resource management deer hunts this fall. Park access for visitors will vary around the state during the special hunts. Twenty-one of the 35 parks will remain open to all visitors, five will have limited public access, and eight will be closed to the public during the special hunts, which generally take place over the course of one or two weekends. Four parks will also be partially closed during youth hunts on two weekends in October. All other Minnesota state parks and recreation areas will remain open as usual. The special hunts will include regular firearms and muzzleloader options as well as an archery hunt. View a listing of parks with special deer hunts and a map of park locations. Twenty-one Minnesota state parks, predominately in the northwestern and southeastern parts of the state, will remain open to all visitors during regular firearms hunts that will take place in October, November and December. All park visitors should be aware of the special hunts, and should wear blaze orange or brightly colored clothing if they plan to visit a park during a special hunt. Visitors should check for hunt-related information at the park office during these time periods and look for signage related to the hunt. Minnesota state parks that will be open to the public during the special hunt are: Beaver Creek Valley (Nov. 7-8), Buffalo River (Nov. 7-8), Crow Wing (Dec. 4-6), Flandrau (Oct. 10-Dec. 31), Forestville/Mystery Cave (Nov. 7-9), Glacial Lakes (Nov. 12-15), Hayes Lake (Oct. 10-11 and Nov. 7-22), Itasca (Nov. 7-15), Judge C.R. Magney (Nov. 7-22), Lake Bemidji (Nov. 7-10), Lake Bronson (Nov. 7-15), Lake Carlos (Nov. 7-10), Lake Louise (Nov. 14-15), Lake Maria (Dec. 5-7), Maplewood (Nov. 7-10), Myre-Big Island (Nov. 28-30), Schoolcraft (Nov. 7-22), Sibley (Dec. 5-6), Soudan Underground Mine (Nov. 28-Dec. 13), Whitewater (Nov. 21-23) and Zippel Bay (Nov. 7-22). LIMITED ACCESS DURING SPECIAL HUNTS Five state parks in northeastern Minnesota will be partially closed to nonhunting visitors. Parks that will have limited access during the special hunt are: Gooseberry Falls (Nov. 7-22), Jay Cooke (Dec. 5-9), Savanna Portage (Nov. 14-18), Split Rock Lighthouse (Nov. 7-22) and Tettegouche (Nov. 7-22). Along the North Shore, Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse and Tettegouche state parks will remain open to the public and closed to hunting south and east of Highway 61. At Jay Cooke State Park, the campground, River Inn and Swinging Bridge will remain open to the public and closed to hunting. At Savanna Portage State Park, areas that will remain open to the public and closed to hunting include the Loon Lake Day Use area and the boat accesses at Lake Shumway, Savanna Lake and Wolf Lake. CLOSED TO PUBLIC DURING SPECIAL HUNTS Eight Minnesota state parks will be entirely closed to nonhunting visitors during the special hunts. These parks, and the dates they will be closed, are: Frontenac (Nov. 21-22), Great River Bluffs (Nov. 21-22), Lake Shetek (Dec. 5-6), Nerstrand Big Woods (Nov. 28-29), St. Croix (Nov. 14-17), Scenic (Nov. 7-22), Wild River (Nov. 7-10) and William O’Brien (Nov. 7-8). OPEN OR PARTIALLY CLOSED DURING YOUR DEER HUNTS Special youth deer hunts will take place at 10 Minnesota state parks in October. The parks that will remain open to all visitors during the youth deer hunts are: Buffalo River (Oct. 24-25), Lake Bemidji (Oct. 17-18), Hayes Lake (Oct. 17-18), Lake Bronson (Oct. 17-18), Old Mill (Oct. 17-18) and Zippel Bay (Oct. 17-18). Parks that will be partially closed to nonhunting visitors are: Itasca (Oct. 17-18), St. Croix (Oct. 24-25), Savanna Portage (Oct. 24-25) and Tettegouche (Oct. 17-18). APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPT. 10 Applications for special hunt area permits must be made by Sept. 10. To find license agents, get applications, or purchase licenses by phone or the Internet, select the “hunting and trapping” link under the “Recreation” heading at http://www.mndnr.gov. The application deadline for permits for the youth deer hunts has already passed. ONGOING RESEARCH ON HARVEST REGULATIONS Along with the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife, the Division of Parks and Trails is in the fifth year of a research project evaluating the effectiveness of alternative harvest regulations on deer populations. The purpose of these regulations is to increase the harvest of antlerless deer. One of the regulations being evaluated is the earn-a-buck option, where hunters get to take a buck once they’ve harvested an antlerless deer. The antlerless deer and the buck must both be harvested in the same park. The nine earn-a-buck state parks for 2009 are Beaver Creek Valley, Forestville/Mystery Cave, Frontenac, Great River Bluffs, Lake Bronson, Lake Louise, St. Croix, Whitewater and Wild River. The other regulation being evaluated is an antler-point restriction where, depending on the park, a deer must have a minimum of either three or four points on one side in order to be taken. For example, at Itasca and Savanna Portage state parks, a buck must have at least three antler points on one side to be taken. More information about access to Minnesota state parks during this fall’s special deer hunts is available online.
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| Posted: 29 Dec 2009 06:14 pm |
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Seedlings from state forest nurseries available for purchase Minnesota’s state forest nurseries have more than 25 species of evergreens, deciduous trees and shrubs available for purchase. Seedlings are sold in orders of 500 or more, although purchases may be broken down into increments of 100 of a species. Prices for 500 seedlings run from $90 to $470. To purchase seedlings from Minnesota state forest nurseries, call 800-657-3767. For further details, please refer to the DNR news released located that the following Web site address: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/12/28/seedlings-from-state-forest-nurseries-available-for-purchase/#more-43402
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| Posted: 29 Dec 2009 06:16 pm |
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DNR to offer state lands for metallic minerals exploration DNR to offer state lands for metallic minerals exploration The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a sale of metallic minerals exploration and mining leases on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m. The sale will take place at the DNR Lands and Minerals Division office, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, 55155-4045. All bids must be received at that office before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11. For further details, please refer to the DNR News Release located at the following Web site address: http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2009/12/28/dnr-to-offer-state-lands-for-metallic-minerals-exploration-3/#more-43400
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