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The framework for the 2024 deer gun season in North Dakota has been set.
By Doug Leier Take it from a fan of the Minnesota Vikings, success is a subjective word. For many, success will only be found in a Super Bowl. Others feel making the playoffs is success and jus...
Doug Leier May 21, 2024
Be BearWise this summer while recreating outdoors
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds hikers, campers and others recreating outdoors to be aware of bears and learn how to prevent conflicts with bears. Minnesota is bear country, but ...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2024
DNR cautions lake and river property owners about improper use of hydraulic jets
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources frequently receives questions about devices that generate water current to blast muck and aquatic plants away. They have various trade names, but the DNR ...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2024 MN DNR hydraulic jets weed shore line removal
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-May 20, 2024
Featured Update CO Coby Fontes (Warroad South) spent the week patrolling Lake of the Woods, assisting with Police Week-related details, and assisting other agencies. Fontes assisted the Law Enforcemen...
Syndicated Author May 20, 2024
June 4 Maplewood State Park Fishing Clinic
Friends of Maplewood State Park kicks off our summer event calendar with a clinic by professional fishing guide Ross Hagemeister on Tuesday, June 4, at 6:30. The clinic will be held at the Josh Hanson...
Doug Leier May 19, 2024 Ross Hagemeister
The Last Escape: Outdoors
By Doug Leier Twenty years ago I wrote a column about technology. It was inspired by a walk through an early spring hunting and fishing expo. What I wrote then and what I'm thinking about today with f...
Doug Leier May 14, 2024
Fish Challenge Open 2024 #NDGF
North Dakota is home to a wide variety of fish species and the state Game and Fish Department fisheries division works hard to stock waters across the state for angler enjoyment. To encourage explorat...
Doug Leier May 14, 2024 Fishing Urban Fargo
2024 #NDGF Mule Deer Survey Completed
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department completed its annual mule deer survey, and results indicate western North Dakota's mule deer population is 1% higher than last year but 4% below the long-term...
Doug Leier May 13, 2024 NDGF mule deer
Minnesota DNR recognizes state record shovelnose sturgeon
Minnesota DNR recognizes state record shovelnose sturgeon Anglers recently caught two shovelnose sturgeon that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources recognized in quick succession as state rec...
Syndicated Author May 13, 2024 MN DNR record shovelnose sturgeon
Opportunities available to hunt elk in Minnesota
Elk license applications now open Hunters have through Saturday, June 15, to apply for one of the 10 elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Licenses offered t...
Syndicated Author May 13, 2024 (MN DNR)