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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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  • Learn new outdoor recreation skills — from camping to mountain biking— with DNR’s I Can! program (published March 16, 2026) March 16, 2026
    Registration for summer and fall 2026 I Can! outdoor recreation programs in Minnesota state parks and recreation areas opens Friday, March 20.
  • DNR seeks public input on proposed updates to Rainy Lake management plan (published March 16, 2026) March 16, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites those interested in Rainy Lake fisheries management to share their thoughts on a draft update of the plan for the lake.
  • Minnesota DNR announces open water fishing regulations for Upper Red Lake (published March 16, 2026) March 16, 2026
    Anglers fishing on Upper Red Lake during the 2026 open-water season that starts Saturday, May 9, will have a five-walleye possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed. This is the same regulation that was in place for the 2025 open-water season.
  • Warmer weather prompts seasonal road, trail closures (published March 16, 2026) March 16, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has begun temporarily closing some DNR-managed roads and motorized trails as seasonal melting makes them too soft to support vehicle traffic without causing damage.
  • Minnesota DNR FalconCam returns in striking detail (published March 12, 2026) March 12, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ FalconCam is live for the 2026 nesting season. This year’s livestream is using a new camera that offers a much sharper view of peregrine falcons – and, for the first time, the DNR FalconCam includes sound.
  • Minnesota DNR shares tips for planning this summer’s camping trips (published March 9, 2026) March 9, 2026
    Camping and lodging reservations for Minnesota state parks and recreation areas are available 120 days in advance, meaning reservations for early July are now open.
  • Gitchi-Gami State Trail nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award; fans can vote daily (published March 9, 2026) March 9, 2026
    USA Today 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards has nominated Minnesota’s Gitchi-Gami State Trail for Best Recreational Trail. Nominations are selected by a panel of experts and USA Today 10BEST editors.
  • Check for lingering heat to prevent wildfires (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
    The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages Minnesotans to check for lingering heat from campfires, burn piles, and ash removed from wood stoves or heaters.
  • Minnesota DNR keeps three-walleye limit for 2026 open water season on Mille Lacs Lake (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
    Anglers on Mille Lacs Lake will have the opportunity to harvest three walleyes starting on the fishing opener on Saturday, May 9.
  • Career achievements lead to Conservation Officer of the Year honors for Cass Lake-area CO; other enforcement staff also receive awards (published March 5, 2026) March 5, 2026
    In recognition of his outstanding overall career performance, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division named Conservation Officer Patrick McGowan the 2025 Conservation Officer of the Year.
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