Monthly Archives: February 2009

The Minnesota affiliate of National Project Learning Tree (PLT), an international environmental education program, announced a $3,800 grant award to an organization that will launch an outdoor classroom program at an Apple Valley school. The affiliate is the Minnesota Department … Continue reading →

Sharpshooters with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are once again helping the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to further reduce the deer population in the bovine tuberculosis (TB) core area in northwestern Minnesota. The sharpshooting and disease-testing efforts … Continue reading →

Minnesota ice anglers will have extra fishing opportunities in March because of some changes that were made late in the 2008 Legislative session but not included in the regulations handbook. “These changes will allow anglers to enjoy some late season … Continue reading →

Contact: Lt. Creig Grey 989-275-5151 Agency: Natural Resources Feb. 20, 2009 A recent ice rescue on Hubbard Lake in Alcona County by Michigan conservation officers highlights the importance of knowing what to do if you find yourself in an emergency … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced that it will align the responsibilities of two existing divisions into a new division focused on watershed management. “This new division will approach conservation work differently,” said DNR Commissioner Mark Holsten. … Continue reading →

Contact: Mary Dettloff 517-335-3014 Agency: Natural Resources Feb. 19, 2009 New Michigan hunting and fishing licenses for the 2009 seasons, which begin April 1, will be available for sale online, at local retailers and at Department of Natural Resources offices … Continue reading →

Contact: Lt. John Cischke 906-293-5131 Agency: Natural Resources Feb. 17, 2009 The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information related to the poaching of a gray wolf. Officials believe the incident occurred between … Continue reading →

News Release Published: February 16, 2009 by the Central Office Contact(s): Rori Paloski, DNR, Bureau of Endangered Resources 608/264-6040 Editor’s Note: Wisconsin’s endangered species law (s. 29.604, Wis. Stats.) requires the Department of Natural Resources to notify the public when … Continue reading →

The recently published management plan for Frontenac State Park has been posted on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Web site. The management plan sets the direction for the state park for the next 20 years. It includes recommendations … Continue reading →

Northeastern Minnesota’s 2008 moose survey estimates a population of 7,600 animals. This is similar to last year’s count, but related factors suggest that the population is continuing to decline. “The raw survey numbers were similar,” said Mark Lenarz, the Minnesota … Continue reading →