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Plenty of Applications for Minnesota Wolf Hunt

The Associated Press — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 18:54:57 +0000

More than 23,000 people have applied for permits to hunt wolves this fall when Minnesota opens its first season since the gray wolf came off the endangered species list.

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DNR Hustles to Finalize Wolf-Hunt Details

The Associated Press — Sun, 06 May 2012 13:07:44 +0000

Now that Minnesota's wolf-hunting season is official, the pressure shifts to state wildlife officials to finalize how to handle issues such as licensing and registration.

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Minnesota Senate Oks Hunting and Fishing Fee Hikes

The Associated Press — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:53:48 +0000

The Minnesota Senate has voted to raise fees for hunting and fishing licenses. The Senate has approved a game and fish bill 36-30 that includes the fee hikes.

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Snow on the Trails in Northern Minnesota [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:49:35 +0000

Snowmobilers itching to get their sleds off the trailer and onto the trail can find snow up north -- way up north. Phil Hart lives on Lake Kabetogama just east of International Falls. He says they received some good snow this week.

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Deer Harvest Down in 2011

Jim Maurice — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:01:57 +0000

Fewer hunters bagged a deer last fall. The DNR says Minnesota's deer harvest was down 7% in 2011.

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DNR Seeks Higher Fishing, Hunting License Fees

The Associated Press — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:03:23 +0000

Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources and outdoors groups are joining forces to press the Legislature to raise hunting and fishing license fees.

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Split Rock Plans Major Campground Expansion

The Associated Press — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:32:01 +0000

A North Shore landmark, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, is planning a major campground expansion.

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DNR: Make Your Camping Reservations

Jim Maurice — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:44:44 +0000

Camping is probably not on your mind today (Friday) as we prepare for Christmas. However, the DNR reminds you that you only have through Monday night to reserve your camping site at a State Park, our you'll have to wait until March.

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DNR Cites 144 With Deer Baiting

The Associated Press — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:30:36 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says deer baiting was pervasive during this year's hunting season.

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Game Wardens Report Increase in Trespasing Calls

The Associated Press — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:15:28 +0000

Conservation officers with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are reporting an increase in complaints from landowners about hunters trespassing on their property.

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Fire Danger Prompts Minnesota Campfire Restrictions

The Associated Press — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:11:02 +0000

Hot, dry weather is prompting campfire restrictions across Minnesota. DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr has ordered restrictions on open burning as of midnight Thursday.

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Minnesota Pheasant Numbers Down For This Fall's Hunt

The Associated Press — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:27:59 +0000

Minnesota hunters can expect a drop in pheasant numbers this fall. The Department of Natural Resources says a harsh winter followed by a wet spring has led to a big decline in the state's pheasant counts.

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Take A Kid Fishing This Weekend, No License Necessary

Jim Maurice — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:08:43 +0000

This weekend is the annual Take-A-Kid-Fishing weekend in Minnesota. Adults can fish without a license, if they're accompanied by a child age 15 or younger.

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State Park Campsites Available, But You'd Better Hurry

Jim Maurice — Fri, 27 May 2011 13:26:47 +0000

If you're planning on camping at one of Minnesota's 72 State Parks, you'd better move fast. The DNR says about 30% of the campsites are nonreservable and are available on e first-come, first-served basis. So, the sooner you can get there today the better.

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