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DNR invites deer hunters to share their wildlife observations this season

Sep 17, 2020 11:40AM ● By Editor

An online questionnaire will make it easier for Minnesota deer hunters to report wildlife they see during their hunts this year. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 16, 2020

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Video: New documentary film captures successful wolf introduction efforts on Lake Superior’s Isle Royale

Sep 17, 2020 10:20AM ● By Editor

This 23-minute educational documentary chronicles the multiyear work of the National Park Service (NPS) and its partners to restore predation and diversity to the ecosystem of Isle Royale. Watch it here. From the Mining Gazette - September 17, 2020

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Hunters encouraged to collect spruce grouse feathers for genetics study

Sep 16, 2020 01:47PM ● By Editor

Spruce grouse hunters in northern Minnesota’s boreal forests are being asked to voluntarily submit feather samples for a genetics research project being conducted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the University of Minnesota. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 16, 2020

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Weekly Conservation Officer Reports

Sep 14, 2020 12:53PM ● By Editor

Bear hunting enforcement and nuisance bear reports dominate the week's activities. District 6 - Two Harbora Area - From the Minnesota Department of natural Resources - September 14, 2020

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Isle Royale update: Surprise wolf pups, a missing wolf, ‘a lot of tension’, moose count declines

Sep 14, 2020 12:29PM ● By Editor

The exploding numbers that most concerned the park service - the annual moose count - have seen their first drop in many years. By Tanda Gmiter of mlive.com - September 14, 2020

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Hunting season is upon us, DNR wildlife manager gives outlook for Northeastern Minnesota

Sep 13, 2020 06:49AM ● By Editor

The leaves are turning, the temperatures are dropping and DNR wildlife manager Tom Rusch out of Tower gave his outlook on the fall hunting seasons. By Nick Wognum from the Ely Echo - September 12, 2020

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Bear harvest up sharply, hunters on pace for biggest harvest in more than a decade.

Sep 13, 2020 06:40AM ● By Editor

Rusch said it now looks likely this year’s harvest will surpass 3,000 bears, which could well make it the highest take since 2007. By Marshall Helmberger of the Tower Timber Jay - September 11, 2020

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Bluegill improvement central to proposed special fishing regulations

Sep 12, 2020 06:15AM ● By Editor

Hoping to invite conversation and reach a broad audience, the DNR will hold the first of five virtual town halls focusing on the bluegill initiative on Monday, Oct. 5. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 9, 2020

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DNR invites public input on wolf plan update

Sep 10, 2020 10:35AM ● By Editor

The virtual Open House for the Northeast Region will be held on October 8 from 6-8pm. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 9, 2020

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BWCAW Becomes Certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary – 13th in the World

Sep 09, 2020 05:27PM ● By Editor

This makes this area on the Superior National Forest in northern Minnesota the first-certified Minnesotan site and first federally designated wilderness site. From the Superior National Forest - September 9, 2020

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