The dnr issued its weekly waterfowl migration report thursday, oct. Minnesota dnr seeks designs for 2020 duck stamp inforum. The following report is a compilation of state and federal wildlife manager reports and waterfowl surveys from across minnesota. According to the 2019 minnesota waterfowl hunting regulations, its illegal to hunt migratory waterfowl by the aid of baiting or on or over a baited area where a person knows or reasonably. The wildlife conservation order and fisheries orders contain full listings of regulations and legal descriptions, including the boundaries of management units for each species during their regular hunting or fishing seasons. Find regulations for youth hunters in the minnesota hunting regulations booklet. Waterfowl hunting zone on mississippi riverkings island the city of anoka has. Artwork featured on the 2019 minnesota migratory waterfowl stamp.
The results of a recent department of natural resources survey of small game hunters shows. Its quick and easy to register your harvested game online. To achieve these benefits, the minnesota department of natural resources dnr developed a new, fouryear duck action plan. Ice conditions deteriorating on many lakes, waterfowl moving into northwest minnesota etc. Wetland and waterfowl habitat management waterfowl information. These forums are intended for civil discussion around waterfowl hunting.
The number of breeding ducks in minnesota and north america has remained fairly high in recent years, so hopefully that will result in a good duck season, said steve cordts, dnr waterfowl. Minnesota hunting and trapping regulations interactive deer season map printed deer season map waterfowl hunting. Minnesota s annual youth waterfowl hunt is set for saturday, sept. Duck hunting is expected to be good when minnesotas regular waterfowl season opens a halfhour before sunrise on saturday, sept. Application materials and a turkey hunting regulations book are. These documents contain a synopsis of the state hunting and trapping laws and regulations. Minnesota department of natural resources official website. For information on the states response, visit the department of health website. Duck hunting is expected to be good when minnesotas regular waterfowl. Weekly dnr waterfowl report minnesota waterfowl hunting. Weekly waterfowl migration report issued by dnr star tribune. The most commonly hunted public lands in minnesota are state wildlife management areas wmas, state forests, national forests and federal waterfowl. The plan will help the dnr focus strategic funding and conservation efforts, enhance and develop partnerships, and foster minnesotans stewardship of duck populations and habitats. Minnesota waterfowl hunters dont care much for a proposed early teal season, dont support restrictions on spinningwinged decoys, widely approve of the oneday youth waterfowl day and.
A minnesota state waterfowl stamp is required for residents age 18 to. They include an increase in the daily hen mallard bag limit and creating a lake michigan zone. In northern minnesota, ringnecked numbers have increased along with other diving ducks. Co tony elwell thief river falls east reports cranes and waterfowl are. Minnesotas regular waterfowl season will open a halfhour before sunrise on saturday, sept. Reports will be compiled weekly throughout the hunting season and should be available by. As part of the youth hunt, hunters age 17 and younger can hunt waterfowl when accompanied by an adult. Minnesota waterfowl migration and hunting report minnesota dnr. The dnr will continue to post a weekly waterfowl migration report each week during the duck season, typically posted on thursday afternoons. Both deer will need a state issued mn dnr tag for our area. Waterfowl issues including why minnesota duck hunting was so dismal this year and what can be done to improve it will be the focus at the department of natural resources 2010 citizens.
The state of minnesota and department of natural resources can neither endorse the products or services advertised nor accept. Check out our resources that can help you learn how to hunt. It appeared that the trumpeter swan had a past but no future. Online sales purchase, renew, or print licenses and permits register your deer, turkey, or bear. Wisconsin 2020 fall waterfowl hunting proposals are up for public comment through friday. The weekend was unusually quiet with waterfowl hunters on opening day, but the ones. Minnesota waterfowl hunting community check out our discussion forums at. For complete hunting and trapping laws and regulations, consult minnesota statutes and. Birds of minnesota field guide, second edition tekiela, stan on.
Waterfowl proposal would increase hen mallard bag limit. If youve got an axe to grind or rant to make, do it in the mnfowls misguided children forum. Minnesota small game license sales down again in 2017. The dnr intensively manages restored wetlands by keeping them dry during a portion of the summer growing season and flooding them during spring and fall.
Minnesota waterfowl hunting minnesota department of. This publication is partially funded through advertising revenue. Dnr expects good duck hunting when season opens saturday. The mission of the minnesota department of natural resources dnr is to work with citizens to conserve and manage the states natural resources, to provide outdoor recreation opportunities, and to provide for commercial uses of natural resources in a way that creates a sustainable quality of life. I look forward to the fall and duck hunting season more than any time of year. Avoid inadvertent waterfowl baiting, dnr says brainerd. Youll find yourself closer to the outdoors and the food you eat. The range of black bears is expanding in minnesota. Dnr expect good waterfowl opener brainerd dispatch. Find mn dnr information including the walkin access wia program, wildlife management areas wmas, and waterfowl production areas wpas. This information is available in an alternative format upon request. Minnesota waterfowl migration and hunting report, nov. For details on adjustments to dnr services, visit this webpage.
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