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Planning to take a young hunter out this fall? Minnesota's special youth deer hunts have a new lead-free ammunition rule with no exceptions this year — and applications open soon. Here's everything you need before you apply.

This week's storms dumped up to 8 inches of rain on southeast Minnesota, and now state parks are paying the price. Here's which parks and trails are closed heading into the Fourth of July weekend, and how to check before you go.

Minnesota's waterways will be packed Fourth of July weekend, and the DNR will be out in force. The zero-tolerance crackdown on drunk boating runs July 3-5, with jail time on the line. Here's what every boater should know before launching.

Imagine casting your line with a bait that’s not only effective but good for the environment. That’s exactly what’s brewing in Long Lake, folks.

The Minnesota DNR wants to hear from anglers. Proposed special fishing regulations could change the rules for sunfish, walleye, and pike on waterbodies in six counties found throughout the state. Weigh in by September 30.

As Father's Day nears, the lakes are buzzing with activity. It’s prime time to reel in some memories with dad. Let’s talk fishing strategies.

Got open field on your property? The DNR will help pay you to turn it back into forest, up to 75% of your planting costs plus $500 an acre. Applications are now being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, but funding is limited.

Minnesota's Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is June 5-7, but this year there's a bonus. ALL anglers can fish without a license through June 8 thanks to a DNR system transition. Here's everything you need to know before you hit the water.

Lake Superior is buzzing with excitement this fishing season, thanks to some jaw-dropping catches that are rewriting the record books.

A record-breaking catch at Cedar Lake has anglers buzzing with excitement. Wait until you hear how this fish tipped the scales!