Monthly Archives: January 2009

Minnesota deer hunters harvested nearly 222,000 deer in 2008. This is a decline of 38,000, or about 19 percent, from 2007, but the ninth consecutive year the harvest has exceeded 200,000. “Bad weather opening weekend, lower deer populations in many … Continue reading →

HAYWARD – An avid fly fisherman and fishing guide is the latest Wisconsin world record holder for the monster musky he landed on the Chippewa River with a fly rod. The National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum … Continue reading →

Two thought-provoking speeches on the future of conservation that were delivered at the recent Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Roundtable have been posted on the DNR’s Web site. The first speech features DNR Commissioner Mark Holsten. He said this … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public forum on agricultural practices in shoreland areas from noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Mayo Civic Center’s Riverview Room in Rochester. Aimed at soliciting input from … Continue reading →

Contact: Randall Brown 906-644-2603 Agency: Natural Resources Jan. 20, 2009 Fayette Historic State Park will host the park’s third annual "GO-Get Outdoors" winter activity on Saturday, Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event includes old fashioned kerosene lanterns … Continue reading →

North Dakota taxpayers with an interest in supporting wildlife conservation programs are reminded to look for the Watchable Wildlife checkoff on the state tax form. The 2008 state income tax form gives wildlife enthusiasts an opportunity to support nongame wildlife … Continue reading →

While Minnesotans hunkered down Monday evening (Jan. 12) for the coldest night of the season thus far, a Minnesota conservation officer braved dangerous temperatures, wind chills and freezing water to rescue a teenage boy from almost certain death. Adam Bolkert, … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments through Feb. 25 on a number of hunting regulations, including many temporary rules that would added to state game and fish laws this year. The proposals cover a variety of … Continue reading →

The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that applications for spring turkey hunting licenses are on sale through Feb 1. Hunters may apply at any authorized license dealer or online using the state’s E-License system at www.michigan.gov/dnr. The 2009 season … Continue reading →

A painting of three turkeys near an old barn by Timothy Turenne, Richfield, will be featured on Minnesota’s 2010 Wild Turkey Stamp. Turenne’s design was chosen from among 10 entries in a contest sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural … Continue reading →