MN DNR News 12.04.07

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Deer harvest to rank among Minnesota’s top five (December 4, 2007)

Minnesota hunters are expected to harvest more than 250,000 deer in 2007, according to preliminary estimates from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2007/12/04/deer-harvest-to-rank-among-minnesota%e2%80%99s-top-five/#more-42150
 
DNR issues ice warning for aerated lakes (December 4, 2007)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) warns ice anglers, snowmobilers, skiers and other outdoor enthusiasts to use caution when going onto any lake covered or partially covered with ice, especially those that have aeration systems operating on them. Full Story http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2007/12/04/dnr-issues-ice-warning-for-aerated-lakes/#more-42154

Some fishing regulations to change on Dec. 10 (December 4, 2007)

Minnesota anglers should be aware of changes in fishing regulations when new rules are published Dec. 10 in the State Register, according the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2007/12/04/some-fishing-regulations-to-change-on-dec-10/#more-42153

Minnesota conservation officer tales - December 2007 (December 4, 2007)

RARE, BUT NOT UNHEARD OF

Conservation Officer (CO) Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) was able to see a rare but not unheard of sight of a female deer with antlers. Full Story http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2007/12/04/minnesota-conservation-officer-tales-%e2%80%93-december-2007/#more-42155

Cross-country ski pass benefits trails system (December 4, 2007)

State law requires skiers to purchase and possess either a daily, annual or three-year pass before using any grant-in-aid and state-operated cross-country ski trails this winter. All money raised from the sale of cross-country ski passes directly supports 1,800 miles of designated cross-country ski trails throughout Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Full Story http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2007/12/04/cross-country-ski-pass-benefits-trails-system/#more-42152

DNR expands deer season in bovine TB zone, plans sharpshooting (December 4, 2007)

Hunters may use any valid deer license to harvest deer from Dec. 29 to Jan. 13, 2008, in Permit Area 101 of northwestern Minnesota to help reduce herd density and assist wildlife management officials in their efforts to stop the potential spread of bovine tuberculosis (TB). Full Story http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2007/12/04/dnr-expands-deer-season-in-bovine-tb-zone-plans-sharpshooting/#more-42151