March 28, 2023



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*Minnesota DNR News
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March 28, 2023




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In This Issue

* DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac [ #link_1491411839600 ]
* Grant-in-aid snowmobile trails close March 31 [ #link_1491411977526 ]
* DNR seeks comments on Northern St. Louis County fisheries management plans [ #link_1 ]
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DNR Fish and Wildlife Almanac

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

DNR webinars cover backyard bird feeding,
turkey calling techniques

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that feature discussions about backyard bird feeding and turkey calling techniques.

The first webinar is Wednesday, March 29. Lori Naumann, nongame wildlife outreach specialist with the DNR, will discuss bird feeding best practices, actions people can take to benefit birds and tips for attracting different birds to feeders.

The second webinar is Wednesday, April 5. With turkey season right around the corner, DNR staff will discuss calling techniques, types of turkey calls and tips to get that shy gobbler to approach while hunting.

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 [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/discover).

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Grant-in-aid snowmobile trails close March 31

The statutory end of the snowmobile riding season on grant-in-aid trails is midnight, March 31, when permits with private landowners expire. Snowmobile trails will remain open on public land while weather and snow conditions permit. Riders should be aware that trail grooming operations will cease when conditions are too warm to effectively groom.

?We have had great snowmobiling this year. We are so appreciative of the many snowmobile club volunteers who made it possible by grooming Minnesota?s extensive system of grant-in-aid trails,? said Ann Pierce, director of the DNR?s Parks and Trails Division. ?They worked long and hard this winter to keep trails in good riding condition for so many Minnesotans.?

Late season snowmobilers should keep safety in mind and be aware of changing conditions. As snow recedes, rocks and other obstructions can become a hazard to trail users.

?As the temperatures rise, riding conditions will deteriorate,? said Wade Miller, DNR trail and snowmobile program consultant. ?We advise checking trail conditions before leaving home.?

The statewide snow depth map and state trail conditions are updated by 2 p.m. every Thursday on the DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/snow).

Even if snow conditions are good, the DNR reminds snowmobilers not to ride on grant-in-aid trails that cross private land after March 31. Starting on April 1, riding these trails without the landowner?s permission is trespassing.

For more information, visit the DNR?s snowmobiling page [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/snowmobiling) or contact the DNR Information Center by emailing [email protected] or by calling 888-646-6367 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

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DNR seeks comments on Northern St. Louis County fisheries management plans

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Friday, April 21, on fish management plans for several lakes in northern St. Louis County that are located in the International Falls fisheries work area.

Fisheries management plans will be reviewed for the following lakes in St. Louis County:


* Blackduck
* Johnson
* Kjostad
* Loon
* Mukooda
* Myrtle
* Pelican

The DNR will use comments and suggestions from the public as it updates fisheries management plans that identify specific management activities planned for these lakes over the next five to 20 years. The plans include a variety of fisheries information, including summaries and evaluation of past management activities and regulations; background information such as water chemistry and water temperature; and species presence, stocking, and historic catch rates from previous fisheries surveys.

The plans may also identify biological and social factors that may limit a fishery?s potential and seek to address limiting factors by prescribing science-based management tools when biologically, fiscally and socially appropriate.

Comments and suggestions from the public are important in identifying angler values and social considerations to include in plans. Public input is most useful before plans are finalized.?

Anyone can request information and share thoughts about fisheries management on these lakes by contacting the International Falls area fisheries office by email at [email protected] or phone at 218-598-8196, or by U.S. mail at International Falls Area Fisheries, 392 Highway 11 East, International Falls, MN, 56649. Information about International Falls area lakes is also available on the DNR LakeFinder [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/lakefinder).

Comments and suggestions for managing other lakes and streams in the International Falls work area are welcome at any time and will be considered when those plans are due for review. More information about the International Falls area fisheries office is available on the?DNR website [ [link removed] ] (mndnr.gov/areas/fisheries/internationalfalls).

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