MN DNR

The Minnesota DNR wants to remind you that the ice house removal deadline is coming up quick.

Depending on what lake you are fishing, you may want to make sure there is extra ice before you drive out on it. We've had a bizarre December when it comes to temperatures. It got cold fast and then it thawed, and now it is refreezing. There's been an uptick of people going through the ice with their vehicles, and now the MN DNR has said that you should double the ice thickness guidelines for ice

We got ice early this year, but warmer temperatures lately has caused some trucks to go through the lakes. It's still too early.

The EHD virus has been around for quite some time, but recently it was discovered in 6 deer in Southern Minnesota.

The Minnesota DNR has been working on a new deer management plan for the state, and they have unveiled the plan. Along with that, they also have introduced the zone regulations for the upcoming season.

This Saturday was the first time I actually saw a designated pull over checkpoint along a highway. It was on Highway 53 just south of Canyon, MN.

Have you ever wondered what the law is regarding consuming alcoholic beverages in a State Park in Minnesota or Wisconsin. The rules between the states vary.

The MN DNR has a new approach to managing Northern Pike in the state with new zones and regulations. They take effect this fishing opener.

The MN DNR is now implementing the Minnesota Draft Deer Management Plan. The goal of the plan is to get more citizen involvement in the population management.

License, regulations, seasons, trail systems, State parks, and whole bunch of other things relating to the MN DNR can be really confusing sometimes. The MN DNR now has a call center that you can get your questions answered.

The Winters Encounter Snowshoe Hike will take place at Jay Cooke State park on January 27th. It's a great intro to snowshoeing and they even have some snowshoes available for adults and children.

Both Minnesota & Wisconsin offer apprentice hunting licenses so you can try out hunting relatively easily.