Outdoors

Spring sprung

Minnesota’s moose population has remained relatively stable for nearly a decade.

The Minnesota State Climatology Office is seeking rainfall monitors for the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, or CoCoRaHS.The network includes more than 20,000 volunteers nationwide who measure precipitation in their backyards using a standard 4-inch diameter rain gauge.Participants submit their precipitation reports online.

Anglers will have new opportunities to claim the glory of catching a Minnesota state record fish.As of March 1, anglers can earn catch-and-release records for 18 species beyond the four current species that are recognized, a change the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is making in response to the increasing popularity of catch-and-release fishing and to raise the profile of native rough fish.“Angler stories and photos of the huge fish caught from Minnesota’s lakes, rivers and streams generate major excitement,” said Mandy Erickson, fisheries program consultant.

Feb. 29: Pressure ridges with areas of open water have formed in several places near Voyageurs National Park snowmobile trails, with a major ridge intersecting… Login to continue reading Login…

District 5 - Eveleth areaMondayCO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports ATV activity has increased over the past week as the snow is all but gone, however the forecast is calling for more snow.

In March the iconic winter constellations come out in the south to southwest at nightfall.

DNR REPORT The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking people interested in Lake of the Woods fisheries management to share their perspectives about future… Login to continue reading Login…

Voyageurs National Park staff will conduct prescribed burns in selected wetlands on Rainy and Kabetogama lakes.