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In This Issue

* DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac [ #link_1491411839600 ]
* 2024 small game survey results available from Minnesota DNR [ #link_1491411977526 ]
* Minnesota DNR webinar series has new sessions this fall [ #link_1491412003165 ]
* Statewide pheasant numbers up nearly 50% from 2024 [ #link_1491412051810 ]
* Apply to be part of a Minnesota DNR advisory group and add your voice to the conservation conversation [ #link_1491412104175 ]
* Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed U.S. Steel Keetac Tailings Storage Facility Project [ #link_1491412093342 ]
* Low densities of zebra mussel larvae found in Vermilion, Kabetogama, Crane and Namakan lakes in St. Louis County [ #link_1 ]
* Zebra mussels, larvae confirmed in Cedar Lake in Scott County and Big Marine Lake in Washington County [ #link_2 ]
* Zebra mussels confirmed in Fox Lake in Becker County [ #link_3 ]

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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

"A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife and habitat management."

Winner chosen for waterfowl stamp contest

A painting of a duck in flight

St. Paul artist Matt Linz won the 2026 Minnesota waterfowl stamp contest with an oil painting of a bufflehead. Stephen Hamrick of Lakeville earned second place with an acrylic painting of a gadwall. Third place went to Chris Smith of Corcoran with a painting of a wood duck done in oil. The winners were selected on Aug. 28 out of 18 eligible submissions.

The waterfowl stamp can be purchased in combination with a hunting license, or as a collectable, with the winning stamp going on sale in 2026. Funds raised from stamp sales pay for waterfowl research, management and habitat. Visit the Minnesota DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/stamps) for more information about habitat stamps and contest guidelines.



Minnesota Twins offer special edition hats with DNR ticket package

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Minnesota Twins are partnering to offer Minnesota DNR Days at select games in 2025. Anyone with a 2025 Minnesota fishing or hunting license can access a ticket package that includes a special edition Twins fishing cap with a ticket purchase.

The 2025 Minnesota DNR Days partnership includes these remaining games:


* Saturday, Sept. 13: Arizona Diamondbacks
* Tuesday, Sept. 16: New York Yankees
* Saturday, Sept. 20: Cleveland Guardians

Find game times and instructions for purchasing tickets on the Minnesota DNR Days webpage [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/twins).



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2024 small game survey results available from Minnesota DNR

The number of small game hunters in Minnesota in 2024 decreased slightly from 2023 and was 5% below the 10-year average. Overall, 228,661 small game licenses were sold for the 2024 hunting seasons, compared to the 10-year average of 240,812 small game licenses. But like the previous season, hunters who pursued the top small game species (waterfowl, grouse and pheasants) had similar or slightly better success rates compared to the 10-year averages, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ small game hunter mail survey.

The annual survey estimates the number of hunters and harvest and hunter success rates for two dozen species. The survey asks small game license buyers if they hunted, what species they hunted, how many days they spent hunting and the amount of harvest by species. Highlights of the 2024 results for harvest, hunter numbers and success include:

*Canada geese *


* 28,037 hunters in 2024, 32% below the 10-year average of 41,454 hunters.
* An estimated 121,028 geese harvested, 45% below the 10-year average of 219,817 geese.
* Hunter success was 73%, and successful hunters bagged six geese on average, similar to the 10-year averages.

*Ducks*


* 82,003 state duck stamps sold, similar to 2023 sales and 5% below the 10-year average.
* 46,028 hunters, 28% below the 10-year average of 63,710 hunters.
* Harvest of about 485,000 ducks, down 24% from the 10-year average of 640,475 ducks.
* Eighty-six percent of hunters were successful, bagging 12.2 ducks on average, which was greater than the 10-year average of 12 ducks.

*Pheasants *


* 77,135 pheasant stamps sold in 2024, 2% below 2023 sales and about 2% greater than the 10-year average of 75,962 stamps.
* An estimated 50,935 hunters went afield, which was 6% lower than the 10-year average of 53,931 hunters.
* Harvest of about 235,000 roosters, 17% more than the 10-year average of 200,937 roosters.
* Hunter success of 69%, similar to the 10-year average, and an average harvest of 6.7 roosters, above the 10-year average of 5.4 roosters.

*Ruffed grouse *


* An estimated 75,390 hunters pursued grouse in 2024, 7% above the 10-year average of 70,655 hunters.
* Harvest of about 335,000 grouse, a 29% increase compared to the 10-year average.
* Hunter success was 72%, slightly above the 10-year average of 70%.
* Successful hunters bagged 6.1 grouse each, about one bird more than the 10-year average.

To help get more hunters afield, the Minnesota DNR works to recruit, retain and reactivate hunters in a variety of ways. Examples include digital marketing campaigns, outdoor skills webinars [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/discover), and a learn to hunt page [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/gohunting) with hunting tips and information about public land where hunters can pursue small game. Some examples of public land are hunter walking trails, ruffed grouse management areas, Walk-In Access land and wildlife management areas.

In recent years, duck and pheasant stamp sales have been quite a bit higher than the numbers of hunters pursuing these species, which could reflect those with a hunting tradition who have curtailed their hunting but continue to support conservation efforts by buying stamps. The complete small game hunter survey report is on the Minnesota DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/wildlife/research/wildlife-research-publications.html#reports).

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Minnesota DNR webinar series has new sessions this fall

Webinars on deer hunting, waterfowl, trail cameras and fish are included in the fall lineup of the Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

“Our webinars appeal to people interested in wildlife and fish, and especially hunters and anglers,” said Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator. “The webinars are one way we help give people information and tips for getting outside and enjoying some time with friends, family or the solitude of nature this fall.”

The live webinars are at noon every other Wednesday and last an hour or less. Upcoming topics include:


* Sept. 10 – Deer hunting updates and youth deer hunting opportunities
* Sept. 24 – Shallow lake management for waterfowl and tips for waterfowl hunting success
* Oct. 8 – Trail cameras and trail camera techniques to help you see more wildlife
* Oct. 22 – Lampreys of Minnesota, with information about each type of lamprey that lives here
* Nov. 5 – Native sculpin, their ecological benefits and reintroducing sculpin in Minnesota
* Nov. 19 – Fall trout lake stocking for winter ice angling, and tips on catching these trout

All webinars are live-captioned and free of cost (pre-registration is required). Recorded webinars are posted for those who can’t attend the live event. Episode descriptions, registration information and a robust webinar archive are available on the Minnesota DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/discover).

For other education and learning opportunities from the Minnesota DNR – including boat and water safety, hunter education, firearms safety, natural resources education, and recreational vehicle safety – visit the Minnesota DNR education and safety training page [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/education-safety).

For information about the Minnesota DNR I Can! Program, which includes offerings to help people of all ages learn about camping, paddling, mountain biking, fishing and archery, visit the Minnesota DNR I Can! page [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/ican).

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Statewide pheasant numbers up nearly 50% from 2024

Roadside survey also includes other species, with rabbit numbers at 60-year high

Pheasant numbers in the 2025 Minnesota August Roadside Survey were up nearly 50% from 2024 and 21% above the 10-year average, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

“The increase in pheasant numbers across the state and all regions is great news,” said Steven Woodley, acting upland game research scientist. “Our milder winter likely helped the overwinter survival of hens, and the drier and warmer spring created better conditions for nesting and brood-rearing relative to last year.”

This year’s statewide pheasant index was 75 birds per 100 miles of roads driven, compared to 51 in 2024. Pheasant numbers increased in every region. Compared to 2024, pheasant numbers increased the most in the southeast region (189%), followed by the southwest (86%), east central (82%), south central (40%), central (33%), and west central (19%) regions.

Pheasant numbers are also above their 10-year averages in every region within the pheasant range. The regions with the highest indices include the southwest (152 birds per 100 miles), south central (82 birds per 100 miles), and west central (76 birds per 100 miles), followed by the central region (59 birds per 100 miles).

There were four chicks per brood, the same as in 2024; however, there were 81 broods per 100 hens, an increase from 77 broods per 100 hens in 2024.

“The increase in brood numbers is welcome after their decline last year due to wet spring conditions,” Woodley said.

Weather and habitat are the main influences on Minnesota’s pheasant population trends. Weather causes annual fluctuations in pheasant numbers, while habitat drives long-term population trends.

Winter weather conditions were favorable for adult pheasant populations. And with little snow cover and warmer spring conditions, early nests and young broods before June rains probably did well, while nests that hatched during the rainy period in June likely suffered.

Additionally, this year’s later hatch date indicates that some nests hatched after the June rain, which may have helped boost the population by allowing them to avoid the worst weather. Long term, there is nothing to suggest that some areas’ increase in pheasant numbers will continue as a trend.

The Minnesota pheasant hunting season opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11.

*Pheasant hunting areas*

Many publicly owned lands are open to hunting, as are private lands enrolled in the state’s Walk-in-Access program [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/walkin). Hunters can use the Minnesota DNR’s online mapping tools to find WMAs by accessing the WMA finder [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/wmas) and the Minnesota DNR Recreation Compass [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/maps/compass.html) to help locate state hunting grounds and private lands enrolled in the Walk-In Access program, including updates on the condition of specific properties.

*Habitat factors*

Suitable pheasant habitat fluctuates in response to agricultural conservation program enrollment, such as in the Conservation Reserve Program. Habitat set-aside programs, and especially the CRP, play a large role in providing habitat for pheasants in Minnesota.

The program, authorized under the federal Farm Bill, pays farmers to remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and restore vegetation that reduces soil erosion, improves water quality, and provides habitat for wildlife and pollinators.

In 2025, there was an almost 80,000-acre increase in private lands enrolled in CRP, along with a 14,000-acre rise in federal public lands managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service compared to 2024. Private lands enrolled in Reinvest in Minnesota and public wildlife management areas managed by the DNR also grew by approximately 4,400 and 7,100 acres, respectively, from 2024. Additionally, private lands enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program increased by around 1,400 acres compared to 2024. Overall, there was a net gain of approximately 106,000 acres of protected wildlife habitat compared to 2024.

*Cottontail rabbit numbers higher than in the past 60 years*

The 2025 August Roadside Survey report also includes data for eastern cottontail, gray partridge, mourning dove, rabbit, sandhill crane, white-tailed deer and white-tailed jackrabbit. One highlight for these other surveyed species is rabbit numbers.

Cottontail rabbit index (15 rabbits per 100 miles) increased from 2024 (nine rabbits per 100 miles) and exceeds the 10-year average (six rabbits per 100 miles) and the long-term average (six rabbits per 100 miles).

The east central region had the highest cottontail index (42 rabbits per 100 miles). The southwest, south central and southeast regions also had more than 17 rabbits per 100 miles and should offer good hunting opportunities, along with the east central region.

“Cottontail rabbit numbers are the best they’ve been in several decades, which should provide good opportunities for hunters, especially in the east central region,” Woodley said.

*Additional resources*

The report, a map of pheasant hunting prospects, data for other surveyed species, and information on hunting regulations and bag limits are available on the Minnesota DNR pheasant hunting webpage [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/hunting/pheasant).

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Apply to be part of a Minnesota DNR advisory group and add your voice to the conservation conversation

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is recruiting new members to serve on key advisory groups related to fish and wildlife management, recreation, natural heritage, and conservation policy and funding. Interested people can learn more and apply until 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3 on the Engage with DNR webpage [ [link removed] ] (engage.dnr.state.mn.us/advisory-group-appointment-opportunities).

“Advisory groups are one really important way that the DNR works with Minnesotans to advance the department’s mission,” said DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen. “I encourage anyone who is passionate about our public lands, waters, fish and wildlife to explore how you can participate in one of these appointed roles.”

Most terms begin in 2026 and span three years. DNR advisory groups generally meet four to six times per year, with in-person and online options for joining meetings. Exceptions to this pattern are noted below where applicable.

“The DNR strives for each advisory group to include people from a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives, locations and experiences,” Strommen said. “A diversity of knowledge and insight ensures our advisory groups reflect the various perspectives of Minnesotans, fostering better outcomes and helping us be better stewards of our natural resources.”

*Natural Heritage Advisory Committee*

The Natural Heritage Advisory Committee advises the DNR on issues relating to sustaining the state’s natural heritage, biological diversity and ecosystem services. Members make recommendations to help protect high quality prairies, forests, wetlands and other native habitats, and the diversity of plants and animals they support.

Applicants should be Minnesota residents with knowledge, demonstrated dedication or experience related to natural resource management, conservation biology, ecological education and outreach, and other aspects of Minnesota’s natural heritage.

New member appointments will begin in January 2026 and extend through December 2028. More information is available on the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/nhac/index.html).

*Wildlife and fisheries groups*

Seats are currently available on several committees that advise the DNR about important fisheries and wildlife topics.

Applications are being accepted for the Deer Advisory Committee, the Catfish Fisheries Work Group, the Lake Kabetogama Fisheries Input Group, and the Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee.

Members will serve two- to three-year terms. The Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee meets monthly from January to July, while the other groups meet approximately quarterly. Detailed committee and application information for each group is available on the DNR website:

*Deer Advisory Committee* [ [link removed] ]* (mndnr.gov/mammals/deer/management/deer-advisory-committee.html)*

The Deer Advisory Committee advises the DNR on statewide deer management, including policies, research and monitoring priorities, programs, and regulations.

*Catfish Fisheries Work Group* [ [link removed] ]* (mndnr.gov/fishgroups)*

The DNR has six fisheries work groups, each focused on a different species. This year, the catfish work group has openings. The group meets several times each year to discuss research, population, harvest trends and catfish management with DNR fisheries staff. Members represent a variety of viewpoints and work together to address topics such as recreation, water quality, fish habitat, fish management and effects on local economies.

*Lake Kabetogama Fisheries Input Group [ [link removed] ] (engage.dnr.state.mn.us/advisory-group-appointment-opportunities)*

Large lakes fisheries input groups recruit when there is a need to update a management plan for one of the state’s 10 “large lakes.” This year, the DNR is recruiting for the Lake Kabetogama group, which will advise the DNR on issues relevant to the state’s management of the lake, provide important stakeholder perspectives, and inform their constituencies of the planning process.

*Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee* [ [link removed] ] *(mndnr.gov/faw_advisory_committee)*

The Fish and Wildlife Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the legislature and DNR commissioner related to protecting, restoring and enhancing fish and wildlife habitat; monitoring and research; communications and engagement; and effective management and use of money in the Game and Fish Fund.

Minnesota residents with a hunting, fishing or trapping license or an active critical habitat license plate can apply.

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Minnesota DNR accepting comments on environmental review documents for proposed U.S. Steel Keetac Tailings Storage Facility Project

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments until 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 on an environmental assessment worksheet related to the U.S. Steel Keetac Tailings Storage Facility Project, located in St. Louis and Itasca Counties.

U.S. Steel has proposed to modify the existing tailings storage facility for its Keetac taconite mining operation. Activities would involve vertically raising the existing dams and dikes using downstream and modified centerline construction methods, which would extend the dam and dikes beyond the current tailings storage facililty’s footprint. The project would also construct a new access road, as well as a new industrial building and infrastructure for tailings separation and tailings dewatering.

The infrastructure would produce coarse tailings for use in dam and dike construction and thickened fine tailings for discharge to the tailings storage facility. The project proposes revisions to the existing tailings basin, but there are no proposed revisions to mining activities or taconite processing facilities.

A copy of the environmental assessment worksheet is available on the project page of the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/input/environmentalreview/keetac-tailings-storage-facility.html).

A print copy may be requested by calling 651-259-5522.

The environmental assessment worksheet is also available for public review at the following locations:


* Keewatin Public Library, 125 W. Third Ave., Keewatin, MN 55753
* Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802
* DNR Library, 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155
* Minneapolis Central Library, Government Documents, Second Floor, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55401

The environmental assessment worksheet notice was published Tuesday, Sept. 2 in the EQB Monitor [ [link removed] ] (eqb.state.mn.us/eqb-monitor), a publication of the Environmental Quality Board.

Comments on the environmental assessment worksheet must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025.


* Email comments should be sent to [email protected] <[email protected]> with “Keetac” in the subject line.
* Mail comments should be sent to:
* Becky Horton, EAW Project Manager
* Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
* 500 Lafayette Rd., Box 25
* St. Paul, MN 55155-4025

Anyone who provides a mailing address or submits comments via email will receive a copy of the subsequent decision document, which will include responses to comments. Because all comments and related information are part of the public record for this environmental review, commenters’ names as well as email or postal addresses will be published and publicly available as they appear in the materials commenters submit.

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Low densities of zebra mussel larvae found in Vermilion, Kabetogama, Crane and Namakan lakes in St. Louis County

Analysis of water samples collected as part of a long-term monitoring project have shown small but measurable numbers of zebra mussel larvae, called veligers, in Lake Vermilion, Lake Kabetogama, Crane Lake and Namakan Lake, all in St. Louis County.

Although the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has not found adult zebra mussels in these lakes, the presence of veligers suggests reproducing zebra mussel populations. For that reason, these lakes will be listed as infested for zebra mussels. Sand Point Lake, connected to Namakan Lake by a wide channel, will also be listed for zebra mussels. The lakes will be closely monitored for veliger populations and any adult zebra mussels.

It is not unusual for large lakes especially to have confirmed veligers without confirmation of adult zebra mussels. For example, the DNR confirmed zebra mussel veligers in Rainy Lake in St. Louis County in 2021 but has not confirmed adult zebra mussels there.

Whether or not a lake has any invasive species, Minnesota law requires boaters and anglers to:


* *Clean* watercraft and trailers of aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species,
* *Drain* all water by removing drain plugs and keeping them out during transport, and
* *Dispose* of unwanted bait in the trash.

Some invasive species are small and difficult to see. To remove or kill them, take one or more of the following precautions before moving to another waterbody:     


* Spray with high-pressure water.
* Rinse with very hot water (120 degrees for at least two minutes or 140 degrees for at least 10 seconds).
* Dry for at least five days.

Zebra mussels can compete with native species for food and habitat, cut the feet of swimmers, reduce the performance of boat motors and cause expensive damage to water intake pipes.

Anyone who suspects a new infestation of an aquatic invasive plant or animal should note the exact location, take a photo or keep the specimen, and contact a Minnesota DNR aquatic invasive species specialist [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/invasives/ais/contacts.html).

More information is available on the aquatic invasive species page of the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/ais).

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Zebra mussels, larvae confirmed in Cedar Lake in Scott County and Big Marine Lake in Washington County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed zebra mussels and zebra mussel larvae in Cedar Lake, near New Prague in Scott County, and Big Marine Lake, near Forest Lake in Washington County.

A lake service provider notified the DNR after finding zebra mussels attached to a dock on Cedar Lake. A contract diver found no adult zebra mussels in Cedar Lake, but water samples analyzed by the DNR contained zebra mussel larvae, called veligers.

DNR and conservation district watercraft inspection staff found adult zebra mussels on two watercraft exiting Big Marine Lake at different locations. No adult zebra mussels were found during subsequent dive searches, but water samples analyzed by the DNR contained veligers.

Although additional adult zebra mussels were not found in these lakes during follow-up searches, the presence of veligers suggests reproducing zebra mussel populations. For that reason, these lakes will be listed as infested for zebra mussels.

Whether or not a lake has any invasive species, Minnesota law also requires people to:


* *Clean* watercraft, trailers and equipment to remove aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species.
* *Drain* all water and leave drain plugs out during transport.
* *Dispose* of unwanted bait in the trash.
* *Never release* bait, plants or aquarium pets into Minnesota waters.
* *Dry docks, lifts and rafts for 21 days *before moving them from one waterbody to another.

These additional steps reduce the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species:


* *Decontaminate *watercraft and equipment – find free stations on the courtesy decontamination page of the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/decon).
* *Spray* watercraft and equipment with high-pressure water or *rinse* with water if high-pressure water is not available.
* *Dry* watercraft and equipment for at least five days before using in another waterbody.

People should contact a Minnesota DNR aquatic invasive species specialist [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/invasives/ais/contacts.html) if they think they have found zebra mussels or any other invasive species that was not already known to be in the waterbody.

More information is available on the aquatic invasive species page of the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/ais).

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Zebra mussels confirmed in Fox Lake in Becker County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Fox Lake, near Detroit Lakes in Becker County.

A Fox Lake resident contacted the DNR after finding a zebra mussel attached to a native mussel. A DNR invasive species specialist confirmed the report and found additional zebra mussels in Fox Lake.

Whether or not a lake has any invasive species, Minnesota law requires people to:


* *Clean* watercraft, trailers and equipment to remove aquatic plants and prohibited invasive species.
* *Drain* all water and leave drain plugs out during transport.
* *Dispose* of unwanted bait in the trash.
* *Never release* bait, plants or aquarium pets into Minnesota waters.
* *Dry docks, lifts and rafts for 21 days *before moving them from one waterbody to another.

These additional steps reduce the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species:


* *Decontaminate *watercraft and equipment – find free stations on the courtesy decontamination page of the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/decon).
* *Spray* watercraft and equipment with high-pressure water or *rinse* with water if high-pressure water is not available.
* *Dry* watercraft and equipment for at least five days before using in another waterbody.

People should contact a Minnesota DNR aquatic invasive species specialist [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/invasives/ais/contacts.html) if they think they have found zebra mussels or any other invasive species that was not already known to be in the waterbody.

More information is available on the aquatic invasive species page of the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/ais).

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