Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana prep for wild pig invasion

An exploding population of hard-to-eradicate “super pigs” in Canada is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion.

MN DNR holding meeting on feral pigs, minks

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is wondering what to do about pigs and farmed mink that have been let loose. Hoping to gather perspective on the impacts on the environment and people's health, several Minnesota agencies are asking people to share their perspectives on state management in an online questionnaire. The Minnesota DNR will also host an online public meeting from 6:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 14.

MN DNR, advocacy groups help disabled hunt

Becklin Homestead is one of the larger wildlife management areas where the DNR has been working with hunting and veterans groups to create adaptive and accessible hunting opportunities.