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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anyone with an interest in recreational trail systems and motorized use in the Huntersville and Lyons state forests in Wadena County to attend a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 to review proposals that include changes to trail systems in the state forests. The meeting will be held at the Menahga Public School building.
More than 225 trained volunteers searched 187 Minnesota lakes recently for the invasive algae starry stonewort during the University of Minnesota Extension's annual "Starry Trek" event. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed a volunteer report of starry stonewort in Wolf Lake in Hubbard County. During a follow-up survey in the lake, DNR invasive species specialists found a one-third-acre bed of starry stonewort at an undeveloped access off a township road.
Anyone interested in deer can talk with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) area wildlife managers at meetings scheduled across the state meant to encourage discussions about deer and deer management, enhance local relationships and foster two-way communication. These area-level engagement meetings organized by the DNR are one of the first steps identified for implementing the state's new White-tailed Deer Management Plan.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officers and hundreds of other public safety officers will ramp up patrols for intoxicated boaters this weekend, June 29 to July 1. The enhanced efforts to curb alcohol- and drug-related boating accidents and deaths are part of "Operation Dry Water," a nationwide campaign now in its tenth year of highlighting the dangers of boating under the influence of drugs and alcohol and the strict penalties for boating while intoxicated (BWI).
The purpose of the Minnesota DNR Division of Enforcement weekly report is to promote the effective law enforcement and education that protect Minnesota's natural resources. Information is gathered from the Division's 18 districts as well as various subsections and compiled. This reported is dated June 18. District 2 - Bemidji area CO Al Peterson (Osage) assisted Forestry with a timber trespass case involving unauthorized cutting and clearing of timber, worked AIS and boating/angling enforcement and attended training on computer software updates.
Anyone living near bear habitat is reminded to be aware of bears this summer and check their property for food sources that could attract bears. Pet food, livestock feed, bird seed, compost or garbage can attract bears. Attracting bears to yards can lead to property damage and presents dangers to bears. Only black bears live in the wild in Minnesota. They usually are shy and flee when encountered. Never approach or try to pet a bear. Injury to people is rare, but bears are potentially dangerous because of their size, strength and speed.
The purpose of the Minnesota DNR Division of Enforcement weekly report is to promote the effective law enforcement and education that protect Minnesota's natural resources. Information is gathered from the Division's 18 districts as well as various subsections and compiled. This reported is dated June 4. District 2 - Bemidji area Al Peterson (Osage) assisted at the CO Academy, worked boat and water safety and fishing and commercial enforcement.
Gov. Mark Dayton is encouraging Minnesotans to get out and enjoy the state's outstanding outdoor opportunities by proclaiming June 2018 as Great Outdoors Month. The proclamation cites the mental and physical benefits of spending time outdoors as one incentive to visit Minnesota state parks and trails.
The purpose of the Minnesota DNR Division of Enforcement weekly report is to promote the effective law enforcement and education that protect Minnesota's natural resources. Information is gathered from the Division's 18 districts as well as various subsections and compiled. This reported is dated May 29. District 2 - Bemidji area
The purpose of the Minnesota DNR Division of Enforcement weekly report is to promote the effective law enforcement and education that protect Minnesota's natural resources. Information is gathered from the Division's 18 districts as well as various subsections and compiled. This reported is dated May 14. District 2 — Bemidji area