WILDLIFE
Dragonfly program and survey set for Friday night and Saturday at Norris Camp
Dragonflies and spaghetti are on the menu if the road takes you to Norris Camp, headquarters of Red Lake Wildlife Management Area, this weekend. Gretchen Mehmel, manager of Red Lake WMA, sent me a fl...
Posted on 6/13/13 at 11:09 AM
Hibernation weather?
Unless you live in a cave, you're likely well aware that, although it's only early autumn, Old Man Winter has already reared his ugly head for the first time here in the Red River Valley. If the ...
Posted on 10/4/12 at 9:15 PM
When worlds collide: human, critter and virus
Two of the more intriguing health stories this past summer didn't involve rogue sharks, swine flu or any of the other usual suspects. The stars of this particular show were the hantavirus and the West...
Posted on 9/26/12 at 9:47 AM
St. Paul man captures long buck fight on video
Fellow outdoors writer Chris Niskanen at the St. Paul Pioneer Press posted some good video of two bucks fighting just days before the Minnesota deer season in the back yard of a St. Paul man. Two vide...
Posted on 11/10/10 at 11:31 AM
Tamarac Wildlife Refuge
We live near the refuge, it is one of my favorite places to escape to. When visiting Detroit Lakes and the Avenue of the Flags it seemed like a great way to meander on toward home. Madison wanted to ...
Posted on 6/1/10 at 5:59 AM
Wildlife finds new home in nation’s largest wetland, prairie restoration refuge
Migratory birds, water fowl and other wildlife now have a new place to call home. Thousands of acres of marginal farmland were converted back to native tall-grass prairies and wetlands in the nation’s largest restoration effort of its kind.By Michelle Banks, USDA, NRCS Public Affairs , May 04, 2013
DNR goes live with video-streaming peregrine falcon camera
A live video from a pair of peregrine falcons in a nesting box at the top of an office building in downtown St. Paul is now featured on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) website at http://webcams.dnr.state.mn.us/falcon/.April 22, 2013
Bears emerging from hibernation; cause for preparation, not alarm
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife managers are reporting an increase in bear sightings as the animals begin emerging from hibernation. Bear sightings are most prevalent in northern Minnesota, but bears can also be spotted in some metropolitan areas.April 14, 2013
A second chance to help Minnesota wildlife
Minnesotans who forgot to donate to the line with the loon on their state tax forms now have a second chance to help the state’s bald eagles, trumpeter swans, blue herons, peregrine falcons and bluebirds, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.March 31, 2013
Want a warm and fuzzy feeling? Donate to nongame wildlife program
Taxpayers who donate to the Minnesota nongame program on their tax form, may be interested in knowing how their donations help the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) nongame wildlife program.March 23, 2013
Weathering the storm
By Eric Morken , February 15, 2013
Public hearing will address Upper Lightning Lake in Otter Tail County
People are invited to attend a public hearing about the proposed wildlife lake designation of Upper Lightning Lake in Otter Tail County on Thursday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m., at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) area wildlife office, 1509 First Ave. North, Fergus Falls.December 30, 2012
Designs due July 27 for Minnesota's 2013 trout, salmon stamp contest
Wildlife artists are reminded to submit entries for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) 2013 trout and salmon through Friday, July 27.July 23, 2012
Festival of Birds to take wing in Detroit Lakes May 17-20
This summer marks the 25th anniversary of when trumpeter swans were restored in Minnesota — the first one from the restoration project was released at the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge.By Pippi Mayfield , April 28, 2012
Minnesota DNR hires manager for wildlife habitat program
A veteran Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) biologist has been selected to manage the state's wildlife habitat program.March 18, 2012
DNR: Remember to help wildlife during tax season
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Program is urging Minnesotans to remember to help wildlife by donating to the Wildlife Checkoff Fund on their tax forms. Every dollar donated helps ensure the future of wildlife in Minnesota.January 29, 2012
Hunting in Minnesota has never been easier, says DNR
Yes, it’s more work than clicking the remote to bring a television to life. But thanks to technology and other changes it’s never been easier to find places to hunt, purchase a license, or introduce someone new to the sport.By Department of Natural Resources , September 24, 2011
Tour will explore wildlife habitat
The Pioneer Heritage Conservation Trust (PHCT), Evansville, is hosting a wildlife habitat tour on Saturday, April 30. Those interested in going on the tour will meet at the Evansville School parking lot on the south side of the building.April 13, 2011
Fergus Falls Wetland Management District says farewell to Kevin Brennan
After thirty-six years, Kevin Brennan is retiring from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) as the project leader for the Fergus Falls Wetland Management District.By Staff Report , December 19, 2010
'Turn In Poachers' program has amazing year, many changes
2010 has been an amazing year for Turn In Poachers (TIP) with 679 TIP calls resulting in 499 cases being started and 114 arrests, according to TIP leaders.By Staff Report , July 24, 2010
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