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Minnesota - What happens to wildlife killed by motor vehicles?
By justnorth :: 1567 Views :: Article Rating
A 1987 law shifted most of the responsibility for the pick-up of vehicle-killed deer from DNR conservation officers to local road authorities, and provided for no-cost deer possession. Under the law, DNR conservation officers coordinate the program, and issue six-month possession permits which are...
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How do pheasants survive winter?
By justnorth :: 2090 Views :: Article Rating

How do pheasants and other birds survive the long, cold Minnesota winters?
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How Do Deer Senses Work?
By tedlake :: 2338 Views :: Article Rating
If a hunter is attempting to avoid the detection of deer while hunting, he must pay particular attention to sight, scent and sound. Deer hunting matches the hunter’s stealth against the deer’s alertness. You must check these three items for any flaws in your hunting game plan, before you start your trek into the woods...
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Posted in: Hunting - Deer Hunting, Question of the Week
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Are there benefits to low lake and river levels?
By justnorth :: 1654 Views :: Article Rating

Are there benefits to low lake and river levels as a result of the recent drought?
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When are Minnesota lakes safely frozen?
By justnorth :: 1482 Views :: Article Rating
Is there a specific date by which Minnesota lakes are typically froze over to allow for safe recreation?
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Can planting native species help suppress the growth of buckthorn?
By justnorth :: 1890 Views :: Article Rating

Buckthorn has become a major problem throughout the state. Can planting native species help suppress the growth of buckthorn, especially after buckthorn is removed from an area?
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Posted in: Conservation and the Environment, Question of the Week
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What is the best way to keep bats out of my house?
By justnorth :: 1619 Views :: Article Rating
Now is the time of year when animals start looking for winter shelter...
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What do reptiles and amphibians do to prepare for winter?
By justnorth :: 2509 Views :: Article Rating
A telltale sign winter is approaching is the ongoing wildlife activity. Although birds migrate to warmer climates, many wildlife species stay put, including the creepy, crawly, and slithery critters. What do reptiles and amphibians do to prepare for winter?
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The Loon Party
By justnorth :: 1798 Views :: Article Rating
Late summer and early fall large numbers of loons were recently spotted gathering on a number of lakes. However, they were not feeding and not fighting; they appeared to be partying. Why is this? Is this part of the fall migration?
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How does the money invested in the Environmental & Natural Resources Trust Fund benefit Minnesota's natural resources?
By justnorth :: 1403 Views :: Article Rating
The Trust Fund provides money for a wide variety of projects such as the Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) program, which protects critical fish and wildlife habitat and related recreational opportunities...
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The DNR has been aggressively reintroducing sturgeon to Minnesota waters, especially in the Red River Valley. What is the purpose behind this work?
By justnorth :: 1523 Views :: Article Rating
Until the late 1800s, lake sturgeon were abundant in the Red River basin. However, the construction of dams, decline in water quality, loss of critical habitat, and over harvest eventually ...
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How much influence can man-made actions have on grouse numbers?
By justnorth :: 1541 Views :: Article Rating
The Minnesota DNR has drafted a new plan to improve ruffed grouse hunting in Minnesota. But with grouse populations regulated by a natural 10-year cycle, how much influence can man-made actions have on grouse numbers?
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Although the loon is a bird, it differs from songbirds and waterfowl. How?
By justnorth :: 1352 Views :: Article Rating
The bones of most birds are hollow and light; however, loons have some solid bones that make diving easier but flying more difficult...
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How do I know if it is a minnow?
By justnorth :: 1354 Views :: Article Rating
Not all small fishes are minnows; many are the young of other fish. A number of characteristics serve to separate small fish from true minnows...
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By mid-summer many lakes, rivers and ponds have turned green or have a green hue to them; the body of water may also have an odor to them. What causes this? And, is it correctable?
By justnorth :: 1402 Views :: Article Rating
By mid-summer many lakes, rivers and ponds turn green due to the growth of small microscopic plants in the water called algae. Algae grow in all bodies of water when light and nutrients levels are sufficient. In many lakes...
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