Committee hears competing testimony on phasing out lead in ammunition and fishing tackle An informational hearing featured wildlife veterinarians and conservation groups urging a phase-out of lead ammunition and industry and sports representatives warning of cost and participation impacts for youth clay-target programs; the committee requested follow-up data and encouraged stakeholder talks.

The debate is heating up in Minnesota as wildlife advocates push to phase out lead in hunting ammunition and fishing tackle, sparking concerns over costs and youth participation.

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A lone Cardinal enjoys her winter forraging in Minnesota.
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Introduce yourself with 5 animals you've seen in the wild.

Squirrels
Black bear
Great Horned Owl
Green Heron
Fox

I hear the coyotes all the time, but I haven't seen any.
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The fox & owl sightings were cool, both when walking my dog. They were just watching us carefully.

Audit: DNR lacks up-to-date plans, clear guidance for timber harvests on wildlife management areas A Legislative Auditor special review found the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has few current plans for Wildlife Management Areas, inconsistent documentation of wildlife benefits from timber harvests, and unclear internal guidance; DNR pledged timelines to complete plans and update procedures.

A recent audit reveals that Minnesota's DNR is struggling with outdated timber harvest plans, raising concerns about wildlife management and staff morale.

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#MN #WildlifeManagement #CitizenPortal #TimberHarvesting #PublicTransparency #MinnesotaWildlife

Minnesota DNR conducts health pilot on wild turkey populations amid rising disease concerns DNR's health pilot project investigates disease in wild turkeys while assessing population health.

Minnesota is taking a proactive approach to wildlife health, launching a pilot project to assess the health of wild turkeys amid rising disease concerns and environmental contamination.

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#MN #CitizenPortal #DiseaseManagement #MinnesotaWildlife #EnvironmentalSurveillance

Miracles happen everyday.
White-Tailed fawn and mom in Minnesota.

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Minnesota House outlines $162M Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriations for wildlife projects House allocates $162M from Outdoor Heritage Fund for wildlife habitat restoration efforts.

Minnesota is setting a powerful example for conservation with a groundbreaking $162M allocation for wildlife habitat restoration!

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#MN #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #EnvironmentalConservation #MinnesotaWildlife #HabitatRestoration

Mink exiting wood duck house

Mink on top of wood duck house

Even a wood duck can have a bad day. This time it was lucky that it wasn’t home.
#minnesotawildlife #minkinvasion #nonodyhome

Minnesota Legislature enacts bill correcting statutory oversights in wildlife laws Minnesota amends Statutes 2024 to address technical errors in wildlife law provisions.

Minnesota just took a crucial step to protect its wildlife by amending laws to fix critical errors—find out what changes are on the way!

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Minnesota establishes nongame wildlife checkoff for individual and corporate tax returns Individuals and corporations can now contribute to nongame wildlife management through tax returns.

Minnesota is taking a groundbreaking step in wildlife conservation with a new bill that allows taxpayers to directly support nongame species through their tax returns.

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#MN #MinnesotaWildlife #CitizenPortal #BiodiversityConservation #WildlifeManagement #SustainableFunding

Minnesota Legislature proposes bill for concurrent moose and elk hunting seasons Minnesota bill mandates open moose season in years with open elk season

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 766 could reshape hunting regulations by mandating open moose seasons whenever elk hunting is allowed—sparking fierce debate on wildlife management!

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#MN #SustainableHunting #MinnesotaWildlife #CitizenPortal #EcologicalBalance #WildlifeManagement

*blep*!
A pine marten, Martes americana, searching for some food early in the morning. As soon as this marten approached where I was, all the birds and red squirrels scattered!
#pinemarten #wildlifephotography #minnesotawildlife #wildlifebiology #nature

Minnesota lawmakers debate wolf management legislation amid farmer concerns Representatives discuss wolf population management, balancing conservation needs and agricultural impacts.

Minnesota lawmakers are at a crossroads, debating wolf management legislation that balances conservation with the concerns of local farmers.

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#MN #MinnesotaWildlife #ConservationBalance #CitizenPortal #AgriculturalImpact #WildlifeManagement

Minnesota Legislature approves $500,000 for bear population study by 1854 Treaty Authority Legislature allocates funds to study bear populations under 1854 Treaty Authority by 2026.

Minnesota's new Senate Bill 2151 could transform wildlife management by funding a $500,000 bear population study, intertwining conservation efforts with Indigenous rights.

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#MN #EnvironmentalStewardship #MinnesotaWildlife #IndigenousRights #WildlifeManagement #CitizenPortal

Regulatory changes allow removal of damaging wildlife without permits New regulations enable property owners to eliminate damaging wildlife without obtaining permits.

Minnesota's Senate Bill 1825 could change the game for property owners by allowing them to remove damaging elk without permits—what does this mean for wildlife and agriculture?

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#MN #EnvironmentalStewardship #PropertyRights #MinnesotaWildlife #WildlifeManagement #CitizenPortal

Minnesota Senate proposes statewide wolf population survey and management plan Legislators introduce bill for comprehensive wolf management and population survey in Minnesota

Minnesota is gearing up for a groundbreaking shift in wildlife management with Senate Bill 1848, promising to transform the future of wolf conservation and human coexistence.

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#MN #EcologicalBalance #ConservationEfforts #MinnesotaWildlife #HumanWildlifeCoexistence

Minnesota legislators propose ban on lead fishing tackle effective July 2027 Minnesota bill prohibits lead sinkers and jigs weighing one ounce or less for fishing.

Minnesota is taking a bold step by proposing a ban on lead fishing tackle to protect wildlife and waterways—could this set a new standard for environmental legislation nationwide?

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#MN #SustainableFishing #HealthierEcosystem #MinnesotaWildlife #EnvironmentalProtection

A wild beaver nibbles the bark off a stick in Northern Minnesota. #wildanimal #animalphotography #mammal #naturephotography #photographysky #beaver #minnesotawildlife #pinkskyPost

A beaver nibbles the bark off a stick in the forests of northern Minnesota

Here is a beaver to comfort you in these trying times. #nature #photography #wildernessphotography #MinnesotaWildlife