minnesota department of natural resources

This weekend's chill isn't keeping anglers away from the lakes. Some fish are just waiting to bite, even in the cold. Let’s talk about what’s on the line.

The DNR pays collectors $200 per bushel for clean, closed, ripe, black spruce cones.

In an effort to promote ice fishing, the Department of Natural Resources is allowing any Minnesota resident to fish without a license this weekend if they take a child with them.

Bundle up and enjoy a 3-day free fishing weekend, which includes another Free Park Day on January 19.

As anglers gear up for another season, new walleye limits could change the way many of us enjoy our favorite pastime.

This first weekend of 2026 might just be perfect for fishing. Perch are plentiful, and the catch could be exciting!

It was a good season for Minnesota deer hunters.

A major win for nature lovers! The DNR just secured over 16,000 acres of pristine forest land, ensuring generations can enjoy our beautiful outdoors.

Anglers who plan to fish Lake Mille Lacs this winter will have the same bag limit as the late summer season.

Anglers are reminded of new rules on the use of automatic hook-setting devices, and the guidelines for multiple hook configurations and length.

There are some new rule changes that Minnesota anglers need to be aware of heading into the ice fishing season.

After the first weekend of the Minnesota firearms deer hunting season, hunters have bagged nearly 82,000 deer statewide.