DNR news

In many areas, water levels continue to drop (stop me if you have heard this before) because of the drought. According to the Department of Natural Resources, this is causing significant problems with launching and retrieving boats.

The walleye and northern opener is Saturday, May 9. The DNR is encouraging people to fish close to home this year.

Hunters Survive Jump Into Icy Water. DNR Says it Could Have Been Fatal Situation.

5 Great Ideas for MEA Weekend From the DNR

5 Things Kids Can Still Do This Summer Around Owatonna

Another deer with CWD was found during the opening weekend of the archery season in southeast MN.

You like feeding the birds. They are enjoyable to watch and listen to. However, that can lead to bears setting up camp in your yard.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports that pheasant numbers in the state are up 29 percent over last year, thanks in part to a mild winter in 2015-16.

The percentage of Minnesotans purchasing a fishing or hunting license has been declining for about 30 years, according to the Minnesota DNR. They hope to reverse that trend.

Due in part to the continued rapid growth of high school trap shooting, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering another round of shooting club grants.