Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

The 27-mile Roseau River Wildlife Drive is opening for 3 limited runs, the first one is July 18-26. Birders could see the approximately 149 bird species that breed within the area, including rare species like yellow rails and horned grebes.

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.

The cleanup is still happening out there in southeast Minnesota, and the picture is a little different depending on which trail or park you're headed to.

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.

Buying a used dock, boat lift or pontoon off the marketplace this summer? The Minnesota DNR says that secondhand deals could a dangerous surprise to a clean lake. Here's the simple check, and the 21-day law that keeps you should know.

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.

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.