AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMinnesota DNR Licensing Overhaul: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has launched a new electronic licensing system for anglers, hunters, and trappers, replacing a 25-year setup and letting people buy, store, and even register harvests via app, online, or in person—plus paper/PDF options. Severe Weather Watch: Wednesday could bring a “potentially significant” severe threat across parts of SE Minnesota, with storms most likely 2–9 p.m., depending on morning rain/clouds, and hazards including damaging winds, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Wildlife & Water Health: Researchers are investigating “zombie” siscowet lake trout in Lake Superior after a sharp rise in emaciated fish in deep water, and separate work reports an invasive bloody red shrimp is now established across all five Great Lakes. Conservation Funding: Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture is awarding $450,000 in grants to expand continuous living cover crop practices, supporting equipment and infrastructure across the market chain. Public Safety Outdoors: DNR also shared summer wildlife conflict tips, while an “Answer Man” Q&A says black bear sightings in SE Minnesota are increasing slowly but the population remains relatively stable.
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