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Wabana Chain of Lakes Association

We are dedicated to the care and preservation of our lakes, for the enjoyment and safety of all.
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  • Record rundown: Anglers catch state record fish (published June 15, 2026) June 15, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified nine new state record fish this spring.
  • Minnesota state parks and trails’ Junior Ranger program expands with new activity book for kids 9 and up (published June 15, 2026) June 15, 2026
    A new Junior Ranger activity book aimed at ages 9 and up is now available at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas.
  • Application period is open for license to hunt elk in Minnesota (published June 15, 2026) June 15, 2026
    Minnesotans wishing to hunt elk have through Tuesday, July 7, to apply for one of 12 elk licenses offered this year by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
  • Minnesota DNR seeks input on proposed special fishing regulations (published June 15, 2026) June 15, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals.
  • Red Flag Warning issued for extreme fire risk (published June 14, 2026) June 14, 2026
    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several counties in northeast Minnesota effective today, June 14, from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. due to extreme fire risk conditions. 
  • Two new teams join Minnesota DNR’s K9 Unit (published June 11, 2026) June 11, 2026
    After several months of intensive training, two new dog/handler teams have earned their detection certification and joined the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ K9 Unit.
  • Landowners can apply for second round of Minnesota DNR reforestation funding (published June 11, 2026) June 11, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the second round of its Field to Forest Cost Share Program through Dec. 1.
  • Minnesota DNR issues safety advisory for a corridor of the North Branch Root River (published June 9, 2026) June 9, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is advising caution when recreating on a stretch of the North Branch Root River in Fillmore County. The DNR is recommending that less-experienced paddlers portage through the area to avoid tipping in the water. Paddlers should follow on-site signage that identifies where to portage.
  • Minnesota DNR launches new, transformative electronic licensing system (published June 9, 2026) June 9, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources today launched the first phase of its modernized electronic licensing system for anglers, hunters and trappers, replacing a system that has served the state for more than 25 years.
  • Celebrate Great Outdoors Month, National Get Outdoors Day, and Free Park Day in Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on June 13 (published June 4, 2026) June 4, 2026
    June is Great Outdoors Month, making it an ideal time to get outside and explore Minnesota’s outstanding outdoor recreation opportunities.
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