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Landowners from 14 additional counties now can enroll land in the Walk-In Access program, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said. Walk-in lands provide public access to private land. Landowners, in turn, are paid for the access. The program now includes 35 counties...

The Minnesota DNR is offering aquatic invasive species (AIS) training to owners of lake service provider businesses so they can legally work in the state's waters. The schedule for training sessions in the next several months is available online. Businesses are legally required...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) employee who was discharged for wrongful access to driver's license and motor vehicle records was viewing the data during off-duty hours without a job-related reason to do so, according to the agency. John A. Hunt was discharged...

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) commissioner Tom Landwehr appointed 15 members on December 19 to a new statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Advisory Committee. According to the DNR, AIS is one of the most important natural resource issues for Minnesota.

An ambitious and pioneering research project is scheduled to begin later this month to help answer why Minnesota's moose population continues to decline. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) project will use the latest technology and an unprecedented amount of staff...

Hunters who failed to tag a deer or use their either-sex permit during the firearms season may still have a chance to put some venison in the freezer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "An either-sex permit from the firearms season remains valid for...

Hunters and wildlife watchers can glean a wealth of information about Minnesota's 1,400 wildlife management areas (WMA) on the Minnesota Department Natural Resources (DNR) website at www.mndnr.gov/wmas. "We are well into the suite of fall hunting seasons that we enjoy in Minnesota...

From trails along the coast of Lake Superior to routes through hardwood forests and over prairie knolls, Minnesota offers abundant hiking opportunities for all ages and abilities. This fall, Minnesota State Parks Director Courtland Nelson encourages families to get outdoors to enjoy...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has promoted conservation officers Joe Stattelman and Tom Pfingsten to the positions of chief pilot and water resource enforcement officer. "These officers have years of dedicated service to the DNR and the people of Minnesota,"...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is removing the burning and campfire restrictions in counties in northwestern and southeastern Minnesota, while 18 counties in east-central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, remain under burning/campfire restrictions. Counties...

Minnesota's firearm deer gets under way November 3, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters to follow the rules. According to Col. Jim Konrad, DNR enforcement director, most hunters are law abiding, but there are those common hunting violations that occur...

Drought conditions are straining Minnesota's water resources. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging everyone to adopt water conservation measures. "Water is essential to our economy, our natural resources, and our quality of life," said Tom Landwehr, DNR commissioner....