Monthly Archives: March 2009

Contact: Nick Popoff 231-547-2914 Agency: Natural Resources The Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that certain fishing opportunities for tribal members under the 1836 Treaty of Washington are different than those allowed for state-licensed recreational anglers under Michigan law, … Continue reading →

Species was one of the successes cited in recent national ‘State of the Birds’ report MADISON – The sighting last week of two peregrine falcons investigating a nesting box mounted on the roof of the Madison Gas and Electric Blount … Continue reading →

Contact: Mary Dettloff 517-335-3014 Agency: Natural Resources March 25, 2009 The popular "Ask the DNR" program on WNMU Public Television in the Upper Peninsula returns to the air at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, with a show that focuses on … Continue reading →

With spring snow melt and recent precipitation, water levels on the St. Croix River are projected to rise to the point where any early boaters will be required to slow down to minimize shoreline damage. The Minnesota Department of Natural … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Enforcement recently recognized six state conservation officers for outstanding performance and service in 2008. “We honor these dedicated officers for their commitment to their duties, perseverance and professionalism,” said Col. Jim … Continue reading →

Student archers from throughout Minnesota will compete March 28 in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) 5th Annual National Archery In The Schools Program (NASP) state tournament. The DNR NASP program is the nation’s second-largest, with 285 schools and … Continue reading →

Randy Doyle, of Eyota, was recently named the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2008 Volunteer Firearm Safety Education Instructor of the Year. Jim Konrad, DNR Enforcement chief, praised Doyle for his involvement with youth instruction. “The future of hunting depends … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expects to implement its annual spring burning restrictions over the central portion of the state in the next two weeks, once snow cover melts. Restrictions are put in place due to the heightened … Continue reading →

A Crosby man recently pleaded guilty to taking an overlimit of deer and hunter harassment in incidents that occurred last November in Crow Wing State Forest. Roy P. Thatcher, 40, had his hunting privileges revoked for three years and was … Continue reading →

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is temporarily closing some forest roads and trails to motorized traffic to avoid environmental damage on wet soil. The temporary closures will continue until conditions improve, which depends on temperature and rainfall levels. … Continue reading →