In This Issue
A weekly list of news briefs about fish, wildlife, and habitat management.
DNR webinars cover hunting for shed antlers,
dog sledding in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss hunting for shed antlers and dog sledding.
The first webinar is at noon Wednesday, Jan. 18. Dawn Plattner, DNR assistant area wildlife manager, will discuss antlers dropped by bucks, bull moose or elk and provide tips on hunting for shed antlers in the late winter or early spring.
The second webinar is at noon Wednesday, Jan. 25. Bethany Hway, founder and race director of the Klondike Dog Derby, will discuss the history of dog mushing, its popularity today and how to get involved in this terrific winter activity.?
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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 Photo credit: Minnesota DNR
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is looking for passionate and dedicated students interested in learning more about natural resource careers through paid summer internships. DNR summer interns gain valuable training, build meaningful experience and share their knowledge and perspectives to help create a healthy, sustainable, and inclusive Minnesota.
The DNR has a wide variety of internship opportunities throughout the state, including in fisheries, forestry, park operations, watercraft inspections, communications and more. Interns work 20 to 40 hours per week and are paid $15 per hour. To be considered for an internship, applicants must be enrolled students fulfilling an academic requirement or receiving academic credit.
To apply for an internship position:
- Go to the state of Minnesota careers website (mn.gov/careers).
- Select ?Search for jobs? from the toolbar.
- Select ?Search for jobs now? in the External Applicants box.
- Select ?View all jobs.?
- Filter by ?Natural Resources Dept? in the Agency category and ?Student Worker and Internships? in the Job Family category.
Applicants will be accepted through Jan. 31. Positions will start in May and June.
The DNR is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. We celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. To request an accommodation or alternative format of the applications, please contact us at: [email protected]; 651-259-5016; or call using a preferred telecommunications relay provider.
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Meeting planned for Jan. 24 in Windom
People interested in exploring ideas and sharing their thoughts about potential habitat and water quality improvements for Boot Lake in Jackson County are invited to a public meeting organized by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Windom DNR office.
Currently, high water and an overabundance of bullheads and fathead minnows are degrading the lake?s water quality, which prevents aquatic plants from growing and providing habitat for wildlife.
The DNR is considering adding a water control structure on the lake to lower the water level periodically. These drawdowns mimic natural drought cycles, allowing a shallow lake ecosystem to reset itself by reestablishing aquatic vegetation, consolidating sediment on the lake bottom and increasing the chance of a fish winterkill.
Another proposed management idea is stocking predator fish in the lake to help control populations of bullheads and fathead minnows.
If there is public support for lake enhancement, the DNR could pursue plans to designate Boot Lake as a managed shallow lake, which would require a specific management plan and involve additional public input.
The DNR?s intent for the Jan. 24 meeting is to begin to understand public support for various management ideas. Meeting participants will be able to ask questions and provide input.
The Windom DNR office is located at 175 County Road 26. People who are unable to attend the meeting can share their thoughts by calling Maggie Gross, DNR shallow lakes specialist, at 507-832-6016 or emailing her at [email protected]. People may also contact Brian Nyborg, Windom area wildlife supervisor, at 507-832-6017 or email him at [email protected]. Mail correspondence about the lake can be sent to Windom Area Wildlife, 175 County Road 26, Windom, MN 56101.
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