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Latest DNR Information

Check for lingering heat to prevent wildfires (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to check for lingering heat from campfires, burn piles, and ash removed from wood stoves or heaters.
Minnesota DNR keeps three-walleye limit for 2026 open water season on Mille Lacs Lake (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will have the opportunity to harvest three walleyes starting on the fishing opener on Saturday, May 9.
Career achievements lead to Conservation Officer of the Year honors for Cass Lake-area CO; other enforcement staff also receive awards (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
In recognition of his outstanding overall career performance, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division named Conservation Officer Patrick McGowan the 2025 Conservation Officer of the Year.
Sign up now for firearms safety certification (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
The fall hunting seasons might seem a long way off, but the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages anyone who plans to take a firearms safety class to sign up now.
Minnesota DNR seeks public input on amendments to Itasca State Park’s management plan (published March 3, 2026) March 3, 2026
Proposed amendments include additional overnight lodging opportunities, redeveloping public water accesses and more.
DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac, March 2 (published March 2, 2026) March 2, 2026
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management.
DNR seeking conservation officer applicants, hosting virtual open houses (published March 2, 2026) March 2, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for its Conservation Officer Prep program, which provides a pathway for people without previous law enforcement experience to become conservation officers.
Public input requested on fisheries management plans for 197 lakes (published March 2, 2026) March 2, 2026
March is the month to connect with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fisheries offices across the state.
Minnesota DNR opens application period for ENRTF Community Grant Program Advisory Council (published February 26, 2026) February 26, 2026
Application period for ENRTF Community Grant Program Advisory Council now open.
Minnesota state park naturalists offer maple syruping events in March and April (published February 26, 2026) February 26, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer programs at five state parks to introduce people to the fun of making maple syrup, as well as the equipment needed and the processes used.

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