Plus, grouse surveys show unexpected population increases



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*Minnesota Wildlife *



"July 28, 2022"

Stay informed! Here?s a summary of upcoming wildlife and habitat management activities and ways you can discover, explore and experience Minnesota?s outdoors.

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Comment on Minnesota?s draft wolf management plan
through Aug. 8 ? ?

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources welcomes comments about the DNR?s draft wolf management plan through 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8.

People can review the plan on the DNR website [ [link removed] ].?Comments can be submitted a number of ways:


* By completing an online survey [ [link removed] ]
* Emailing written comments to [email protected]
* Sending written comments to Wolf Plan, Box 20, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155.

The updated wolf management plan includes summary information about Minnesota?s wolf population and a history of wolves in the state. It details the diverse and changing public attitudes about wolves, the legal status of wolves, tribal perspectives on wolves, and ways to support a healthy and resilient wolf population while minimizing conflicts between humans and wolves. The draft plan also sets out a framework for future decisions about whether to hold a wolf hunting or trapping season, should the wolf be removed from the federal threatened species list in Minnesota.

More details: Review the draft wolf plan [ [link removed] ]

"Photo courtesy of the International Wolf Center"


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ruffed grouse in a tree
Ruffed, sharp-tailed grouse counts up unexpectedly

Minnesota?s ruffed grouse spring population counts are up from last year, which was not expected during the current declining phase of the 10-year cycle ? a pattern recorded for 72 years.

When it comes to sharp-tailed grouse, Minnesota?s population has increased significantly in the east-central portion of the state, according to spring population counts conducted by the DNR and cooperating organizations.

More details: Read more about the counts [ [link removed] ]

"Photo courtesy of Kalli Hawkins"


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DNR accepting applications for several wildlife, fisheries advisory committees

Minnesotans can apply online through Sept. 16 to serve on several committees that advise the DNR about fisheries and wildlife topics.

We?re seeking applicants to fill open seats on the these committees, and you can find more details about each committee using the links here:


* Deer Advisory Committee [ [link removed] ]
* Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee [ [link removed] ]
* Minnesota R3 Council [ [link removed] ] (R3 stands for recruiting, retaining and reactivating hunters and anglers)
* Five fisheries work groups [ [link removed] ] (bass, catfish, northern pike and muskellunge, panfish, and walleye).

Apply to serve here [ [link removed] ] for any of these committees. Members will serve two- to three-year terms and must commit to attending at least three of the four videoconference meetings each committee has annually.?

The DNR will also be seeking applicants for other advisory groups in the future.

More details: Learn about?these and other advisory groups [ [link removed] ]







Get hunting information

Find hunting and trapping regulations, harvest registration, how to contact a conservation officer and information about pursuing a variety of species at DNR hunting page [ [link removed] ]. New to hunting? Check out the DNR learn to hunt page [ [link removed] ].

Have Minnesota wildlife or hunting photos to share? You can upload your photos [ [link removed] ] and we may use them in emails notifications, social media or the DNR website.







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