Did you know black bears aren't always black? While most of Minnesota's black bears are black (93%), it's not unheard of to see a chocolate (5%), cinnamon (1–2%), or even (very rarely) a white black bear.

Who says research can’t be interesting (or cute)? 🥹 DNR wildlife biologists just completed collaring 80 newborn fawns. The collars have GPS transmitters on them that track newborn fawn movement, dispersal rates, survival rates and habitat preferences. Learn more:

Join us for DNR Days at the Twins this weekend! Anyone with a 2022 hunting or fishing license can take home a free, special edition camo Twins cap. Purchase your game tickets via the link to get this special deal: mndnr.gov/Twins️ ⚾️

In the mid-1970s, Minnesota was the last stronghold for gray wolves in the lower 48 states. We're excited to share Minnesota's updated wolf management plan draft with you! Learn more: mndnr.gov/wolves. 🐺 📷 International Wolf Center

Curious where people stand about wolves? Learn more about Minnesotans' attitudes toward wolves: ow.ly/PnQj50JFQnB. 🐺 📷 International Wolf Center

All Minnesotans have a say in how wolves are managed, and DNR has a responsibility to collect those opinions and create a plan informed by them and the best available science. Learn more about the draft plan at a webinar on Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m.: ow.ly/UCXR50JFR0B.

The three-day hunt will happen on Oct. 28-30 🦌 A total of 2,500 permits will be made available.

🚨 Friendly reminder to start buying ammo now! 🚨 Hunting season will be here before you know it, and we don't want you to miss out on a season due to lack of ammunition. Review our website for other tips to prepare for upcoming seasons: mndnr.gov/gohunting/star….

#DidYouKnow we have jellyfish in Minnesota? Learn more 👇 facebook.com/mnwildlife/pos… 📷: dylancreatures, iNaturalist

The English version of the 2022-23 Minnesota hunting and trapping regulations is available online: mndnr.gov/hunting. Printed copies will be available later this month, and translated regulations are in the works.

2022 deer licenses are now available for purchase! 🦌 Buy online (mndnr.gov/buyalicense), in-store (mndnr.gov/licenses/agent…) or by phone at 1-888-665-4236.

DNR’s deadline for comments on its updated wolf management plan draft are due Aug. 8 by 4:30 p.m. Comment one of three ways: mndnr.gov/wolfplan 📲 Online 📨 By Email 📬 By Mail Photo courtesy of pserani01, iNaturalist.

Purchase your license by Sept. 8 to get into the antlerless lottery! 🦌 Certain deer permit areas are designated as lottery, find out which on our interactive map: ow.ly/8pN850KiamW. Details about the antlerless lottery are available on pg. 66 in the hunting regulations.

Planning to hunt waterfowl this fall? Make sure to take some precautions to prevent the spread of avian influenza (bird flu): ow.ly/vTnU50Kyh1X. 📸 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The ruby-throated hummingbird is the smallest bird in Minnesota. They're migrating south right now to spend their winter in Central America. MCVmag tinyurl.com/mrx6b7uz