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Walk-In Access lands are open Tuesday, September 1! In 2026, there are around 22,000 acres of private land enrolled across more than 220 Walk-In Access sites in west, central, and southern Minnesota. In addition to hunting, the public can use these sites for activities like birdwatching or nature photography. The sites are open from September 1 through
Minnesota’s summer heat and unpredictable rainfall are creating drought conditions across much of the state, which can stress neighborhood trees. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages homeowners, residents, and community tree caretakers to help newly planted and established residential trees stay healthy during dry conditions. Unlike trees growing in forests, residential trees – such as
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is holding two auctions of confiscated equipment in 2026. Both will be held online at www.hillerauction.com. The auctions are scheduled for Monday, August 31, and Monday, September 28. A list of items being offered for sale will be available on the Hiller Auction website approximately one month before each
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has awarded nearly $5 million in Community Tree Planting Grants to 33 communities across the state. Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature, the grant increases urban forest diversity by removing damaged and dying trees and planting new trees. “Trees make our cities and towns better places to live by
Hunters can now review a variety of significant updates made in the 2026 Minnesota hunting and trapping regulations. Hunting and trapping licenses will be available to purchase starting Saturday, Aug. 1. “We’re excited about fall being around the corner, and we are asking hunters to carefully check the updated regulations as they prepare for upcoming
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting Minnesotans to help in creating the next Minnesota state parks license plate. The theme for this plate is the North Shore and the Lake Superior agate. The North Shore refers to the western shoreline of Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian border. The DNR encourages anyone
