Fish and Wildlife Almanac

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

Deer harvest numbers available online

Hunters, media and anyone interested in deer harvest data can find current season figures and harvest reports for past years on the DNR deer reports and statistics page (mndnr.gov/Mammals/Deer/Management/Statistics.html). The page also features an interactive map and graph that helps people visualize the data.

DNR webinars cover winter fat-tire biking, wildlife photography

The DNR invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss winter fat-tire biking, and wildlife photography.

The first webinar is at noon Wednesday, Nov. 9. Gunnar Carlson from Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists will share some of the great opportunities to bike year-round in Minnesota. From trail etiquette to snow grooming, Carlson will share the joy of winter fat biking and tips on getting started.

The second webinar is at noon Wednesday, Nov. 16. Gordon Dietzman, a retired national park ranger, will discuss what it takes to become a better nature photographer, including equipment, where to look for subjects, techniques and composition, and ethics.

The webinars are part of the DNR?s Minnesota Outdoor Skills and Stewardship Series. The webinars are free but registration is required. More information is available on the outdoor skills and stewardship page of the DNR website (mndnr.gov/Discover).

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