The invasive spiny waterflea continues to spread and become more abundant along the United States - Canada border waters. In response, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has designated several additional waters as infested waters...

With Minnesota's fall hunting seasons just around the corner, Minnesotans young and old are already planning their hunt. But before they hunt they need to complete a DNR Firearms Safety Hunter Education Course. All 50 states and Canada have firearms safety hunter education requirements and certification may be necessary prior to purchasing a license...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications through Aug. 17 for the 2007 regular archery deer hunts at Camp Ripley near Little Falls. Hunters may pick from only one of two hunting seasons, Oct. 18-19 (code 668) or Oct. 27-28 (code 669). A total of 5,000 permits, 2,500 per two-day hunt, will be made available...

Our very own, JustNorth author, Trout Whisperer, was recently featured in the Duluth News Tribune...

Despite some locally heavy rain that fell late last week across the state, conditions across Wisconsin remain very dry. Water levels on most lakes and streams continue to be at very low and the rain that fell did little to raise lake or river levels...

Commercial fishers of yellow perch in Green Bay could be looking forward to larger harvest limits in 2008. A rule change allowing the increased harvest will be the topic of Aug. 13 public hearings in Green Bay and Peshtigo...

2007 marks the 30th anniversary of the Wisconsin trout stamp and state fisheries biologists say trout anglers have plenty of reason to celebrate. Data collected from streams throughout the state show that trout populations -- and anglers fishing inland waters – have benefited significantly from habitat restoration work supported with trout stamp funds...

A tree-shaded canopy, beautiful native plants and a meandering stream at the Department of Natural Resources park at Wisconsin State Fair provide a pleasant respite for fair-goers of all ages and a great place to learn about Wisconsin’s natural environment...

Walleye fishing should be good as hot weather dominates this week. Water levels in the rivers and streams are running low so anglers will want to fish the deeper waters. Look for bluegills and other panfish in deeper waters as well...

Increasing drought conditions across Michigan have increased the fire danger to very high...