JustNorth Outdoors: Minnesota News

Deer drive safety must be top priority

justnorth — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:28:00 GMT

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging all hunters heading afield for the firearm deer season beginning Nov. 8 to hunt safely this fall, especially during deer drives...

Now is the time to complete snowmobile safety training

justnorth — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:25:00 GMT

Those who wait until cold, snowy weather arrives before taking snowmobile safety training may find they’re too late to enjoy the season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)...

Dogs get the hunter and not the bird

justnorth — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:18:00 GMT

Whether flushing a pheasant or grouse from the bush or retrieving a duck from a slough, few things are as enjoyable as watching a hunting dog at work. These are the moments that truly reveal a dog’s training and character Unfortunately, dogs can also sometimes cause safety concerns...

Bragging nets DNR a poacher with plenty of walleye

justnorth — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:16:00 GMT

A Baudette, Minn., man pleaded guilty in late September to a gross misdemeanor charge for taking 44 walleye over the limit, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). He was fined $3,500...

Trappers reminded of new regulations in northeastern Minnesota

justnorth — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:14:00 GMT

In response to a federal court order, trapping regulations in northeastern Minnesota have changed to restrict, modify or eliminate the incidental take of Canada lynx. Trapping seasons begin on Oct. 25 in much of the state...

Minnesota Conservation Officer Tales - June 2008

justnorth — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:47:00 GMT

Gas prices lead to new use for boat - An angler let CO Scott Staples (Carlton) know that he was now fishing from shore because of the high gas prices. The new plan for his boat was to put it in the front yard, fill it with dirt, and plant flowers in it. Click to read many more bizarre outdoor tales...

Biologists discover bird die-offs in Faribault, Meeker counties

justnorth — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:41:00 GMT

Hundreds of double-crested cormorants, American white pelicans and other water birds were discovered dead or dying at two Minnesota lakes early last week. The discovery was made by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff who were in the area banding pelicans at Minnesota Lake in Faribault County and Pigeon Lake in Meeker County...

Judge approves DNR plan to protect lynx

justnorth — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:40:00 GMT

A federal judge has approved a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plan that will protect lynx through additional restrictions on trapping east of U.S. Highway 53 in northeastern Minnesota...

Minnesota DNR and local Pheasants Forever chapters offer youths new hunt opportunity

justnorth — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:38:00 GMT

Interested young people can apply by Aug. 15 for a chance to step into the field with an experienced guide this fall and step out carrying pheasants. The Pheasants Forever first-ever special mentored youth hunt is co-sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and takes place on Oct. 25...

Grant applications due Sept. 25 for local conservation groups to fund wildlife projects

justnorth — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:37:00 GMT

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is making $445,000 available to local conservation organizations to work on wildlife habitat improvement projects on wildlife management areas throughout the state, through the Heritage Enhancement Grants to Local Outdoors Clubs program...