District 1 – Baudette Area CO Ben Huener (Roseau): Checked turkey hunters in Roseau and Marshall Counties and pike anglers on Lake of the Woods; reported slow activity among both groups. CO Tony Hams (Warroad North): Monitored turkey hunting and local angling activities. CO Coby Fontes (Warroad South): Supervised spring beaver trapping and ATV activity.… Continue reading Minnesota DNR Weekly Conservation Officer Report Districts 1–4 Update — April 28, 2025
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Year-Round Bass Fishing Could Be Coming Soon
Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me)— In a groundbreaking move that could transform Minnesota’s fishing landscape, a bipartisan bill is making waves in the state legislature, aiming to permit year-round fishing for both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Currently, the bass fishing season spans from May to February, but this proposed legislation seeks to eliminate these restrictions, offering anglers uninterrupted… Continue reading Year-Round Bass Fishing Could Be Coming Soon
Minnesota DNR Officer Fatally Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Near Grand Rapids
Minnesota DNR Officer Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash Near Grand Rapids GRAND RAPIDS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) A Minnesota DNR Officer was killed in a 2-vehicle crash northeast of Grand Rapids on Monday.
Minnesota DNR Weekly Enforcement Report: Fishing & Snowmobiling Violations Across Multiple Districts-Feb. 3, 2025
Minnesota DNR Weekly Enforcement Report: Fishing & Snowmobiling Violations Across Multiple Districts 📅 Last Updated: February 3, 2025📍 Regions Covered: Baudette, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, Walker, and surrounding areas🚔 Key Enforcement Focus: Ice fishing violations, snowmobile infractions, and wildlife-related incidents District 1 – Baudette Area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) reported slowed fishing activity on Lake of… Continue reading Minnesota DNR Weekly Enforcement Report: Fishing & Snowmobiling Violations Across Multiple Districts-Feb. 3, 2025
Interview with DNR Specialist Reveals Rescued Bear’s Predicament
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: DNR Specialist Says Rescued Bear Was In Trouble WANNASKA, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Bear Project Coordinator for the DNR says a bear that was stuck in the ditch by a culvert near Wannaska, Minnesota was in trouble. The bear has been relocated to a new den in a wildlife reguge.
Minnesota DNR Urges Hunters: Protect Our Research Bears This Season!
MINNESOTA (trfnews.i234.me) – As bear hunting season kicks off this Sunday, September 1, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing an important reminder to all hunters: Do not shoot research bears. These bears are crucial for ongoing studies and are easily identifiable by their large, colorful ear tags and radio collars. The DNR… Continue reading Minnesota DNR Urges Hunters: Protect Our Research Bears This Season!
Get excited – the MN State Fair begins Thursday and the DNR Fish are ready for you!
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) The Minnesota State Fair opens Thursday. Today is the last day to buy discounted tickets.
Minnesota DNR Investigates Employee’s Controversial Post on Trump Assassination Attempt
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a personal social media post made by one of its employees in response to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. “The comment is reprehensible and inconsistent with the views and values of the Minnesota DNR. We are thoroughly examining… Continue reading Minnesota DNR Investigates Employee’s Controversial Post on Trump Assassination Attempt
Minnesota DNR Certifies Nine New State Record Fish
ST. PAUL, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has certified nine new state record fish following recent changes to the program in March. The DNR expanded the species eligible for the Catch and Release category and increased the number of records in the certified weight category. Among the new records: A… Continue reading Minnesota DNR Certifies Nine New State Record Fish