MINNESOTA DNR
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN DNR extends fishing closures on several northwest Minnesota rivers
As expected given the late spring, the Department of Natural Resources announced today that it will be closing parts of several rivers in northwest Minnesota to fishing when the states walleye season ...
Posted on 5/7/13 at 3:56 PM
NEWS SHOTS: Factoids from the outdoors 
According to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s annual fall wetland survey, wetland counts are down by about half in the northern tier of the state and two-thirds in the southern portion.
By Compiled by Brad Dokken , September 30, 2012
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Waterfowl opener, Fall fishing etc.
CO Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) reports an incident where an elk hunter shot a bull while only possessing an antlerless elk tag is being investigated.
By Minnesota DNR , September 24, 2012
WATERFOWL PREVIEW: Another 'green light' year for ducks
Unless something drastic changes between now and next weekend, waterfowl hunters will be in for one of the driest falls in recent history when the regular season for ducks and geese opens Saturday in North Dakota and Minnesota.
By Brad Dokken , September 16, 2012
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Goose, bear hunting dominate workloads
CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette) said anglers were reporting good success on Lake of the Woods as fish appear to be moving closer to shore.
By Minnesota DNR , September 10, 2012
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Bear and early goose openers, AIS compliance checks etc.
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) said the early bear hunting report is a little slower than expected, but several bears were harvested. Goose numbers and harvest numbers are lower than average.
By Minnesota DNR , September 04, 2012
OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: Goose donation program, New WMA near Crookston etc.
North Dakota’s Sportsmen Against Hunger program has launched a trial program to accept donations of goose meat from birds shot during the early Canada goose season that began Aug. 15.
By Compiled by Brad Dokken , September 02, 2012
Zebra mussels in Gilbert Pit
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says zebra mussels have been found in Gilbert Pit, an old mine pit in St. Louis County.
The DNR says it's the first time zebra mussels have been found in a mine pit lake, and the furthest north they have been seen in the state.
By Associated Press , August 28, 2012
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Bear baiting begins, Wolf depredation etc.
CO Brice Vollbrecht (Bemidji) assisted with a long term investigation which resulted in a citation for selling fish.
By Minnesota DNR , August 27, 2012
OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: N.D., Minnesota set duck regulations, More youths recreating outdoors etc.
North Dakota’s fall waterfowl season will begin Sept. 22 for residents and Sept. 29 for nonresidents, with a six-duck limit and a change that allows hunters to take six scaup, compared with two last year.
By Compiled by Brad Dokken , August 26, 2012
ASK THE DNR: Communications devices and hunting
Using walkie-talkies, cell phones, remote control or other radio equipment to take big game or small game is unlawful. People may possess them, but cannot use them in pursuit of game.
By Minnesota DNR , August 12, 2012
Nuisance bear problems on the rise in parts of northwest Minnesota
It’s not happening everywhere — so far, at least — but nuisance bear complaints are on the rise in parts of northwest Minnesota, wildlife officials say.
By Brad Dokken , August 10, 2012
Newcastle disease suspected in Minnesota bird die-offs
A virus suspected to be Newcastle disease has killed hundreds of birds on Pigeon Lake in west-central Minnesota and on Minnesota Lake in southern Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources said Tuesday.
By Associated Press , August 07, 2012
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Nuisance bear complaints, Cabin burglaries etc.
CO Jeff Birchem (Baudette) assisted local law enforcement with investigating numerous cabin burglaries in the state forest.
By Minnesota DNR , August 06, 2012
Survey compares heavy pressure, great fishing on LOW, Rainy
According to Tom Heinrich, large lake specialist for the DNR in Baudette, Minn., anglers last winter logged 1.6 million hours on the ice of Lake of the Woods. That’s the second-highest on record.
By Brad Dokken , August 04, 2012
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Pot bust, Nuisance bears etc.
CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette) was patrolling a lakeside housing area when he spotted what appeared to be marijuana growing on the back side of a garden. CO Gorecki contacted the sheriff’s department and assisted in the search of the property. ... Marijuana plants, seeds, and paraphernalia were seized from the property owner and charges are pending.
By Minnesota DNR , July 30, 2012
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