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The Minnesota Department of Natural resources says the spring thaw in the next few weeks will probably prompt some temporary road and trail closures in state forests.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says walleye regulations on Lake Mille Lacs this year will remain unchanged from 2010. But the agency is relaxing regulations for northern pike caught on Mille Lacs.

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Officials of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources say they likely will cut the number of moose hunting permits in half for this fall's moose season. That follows the latest moose population survey, which shows moose numbers continuing to decline in northeast Minnesota.

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The DNR is hiring watercraft inspector interns for the upcoming boating season to help fight against invasive aquatic species. Inspectors will be stationed at public access points on lakes and river in order to spot and report invasive species like Zebra Mussels and Eurasian watermilfoil.

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It would cost you more to go fishing and hunting in Minnesota under a proposal to hike license fees. The DNR is pitching the plan because they say the Game and Fish Fund is expected to have a deficit by 2014.

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The moose population in northeastern Minnesota continues to decline. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says based on an aerial survey conducted in January, wildlife researchers estimate there are 4,900 moose in northeastern Minnesota. That's down from last year's estimate of 5,500 moose.

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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will use an estimated $1.3 billion in sales tax proceeds over the next 25 years to buy land for new parks and trails, invest more in existing parks and trails, and to get more people to use parks and trails.

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Visits to Minnesota state parks are up, and the Department of Natural Resources is crediting efforts to connect more people to the outdoors. Estimated total visits, based on car counts, were 9.5 million in 2010, up from 8.3 million in 2008.

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The Department of Natural Resources will hold a public meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease in southeastern Minnesota. It's set for next Monday, Feb. 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pine Island High School cafeteria.

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Deer hunters in southeastern Minnesota's will be used to help the Department of Natural Resources determine the extent of an outbreak of chronic-wasting disease.

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