DNR

For the second year in a row, Minnesota hunters will have a tough time trying to bag a deer this fall. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources told hunters Tuesday to expect another conservative season as the agency works to rebuild the size of the state's whitetail herd.

More boat inspectors are on patrol at Minnesota lakes and rivers to help stop the spread of invasive species, including zebra mussels.

Recent rains and the subsequent "green-up" is prompting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to lift the burning restrictions in a number of Minnesota counties.

The Minnesota DNR is asking anglers to practice "resource recycling" this fishing season. DNR Central Minnesota Fisheries Manager Brad Parsons says "resource recycling" means handling catch-and-release fish with care.

It should be a busy weekend at resorts and boat landings this weekend for Minnesota's fishing opener. DNR Central Region Fisheries Manager Brad Parsons with the early ice out this spring, and warmer weather on tap more people are expected to fish the opener

In the days leading up to Minnesota's fishing opener, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding you about the dangers of cold water.

The state Department of Natural Resources unintentionally sparked a wildfire this spring in Roseau County that burned 4,500 acres.

The Minnesota DNR is asking turkey hunters to help them with their study of the bird flu.

It's going to be another challenging year for walleye anglers on Lake Mille Lacs. The Department of Natural Resources fisheries managers have imposed even tighter walleye restrictions for the upcoming fishing season.

A day after wildfires swept through the state of Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources displayed its new firefighting aircraft Friday in Princeton.