PARKS & RECREATION DNR offices in Park Rapids

DNR Fisheries

Anglers who fish in Hubbard, Wadena and eastern Becker counties benefit from the management, habitat and oversight work of the Park Rapids area fisheries staff.

The Park Rapids Fisheries office is located at 301 South Grove Avenue. Call 218-732-4153 or email parkrapids.fisheries@state.mn.us.

Information on lake and stream surveys, shoreline alterations, aquatic plants, exotic species, boating regulations, fish consumption advisories, etc. can be found there. Lake users should report the presence and location of any exotic specimens they find to this office.

Nicole Kovar is the Northwest Region aquatic invasive species specialist. She can be reached at 218-732-8960, Ext. 222 or nicole.kovar@state.mn.us.

DNR Wildlife

The Park Rapids Area Wildlife Office is located at 603 1st St. West, next to the Area Forestry Office. The staff conducts a variety of surveys on both plant and animal species. Information on hunting seasons, wildlife, their habitat requirements and technical assistance is available upon request. Call 218-732-8452.

Hunters, trappers and wildlife watchers in Wadena, Cass, Becker,

Clearwater and Hubbard counties benefit from the management, habitat and oversight work of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Park Rapids Area wildlife staff.

DNR Forestry

The Park Rapids Area Forestry Office is located at 607 1st St. West. Staff will help with questions about land management. These concerns may be tree planting, timber sales, timber stand improvement, woodland stewardship plans, state land recreation, leases and easements and any questions you may have on open burning and permits. Stop in the office or call 218-732-3309.

DNR Ecological Services are located at 110 7th St. West, Suite 301, Park Rapids. Hydrologist Darrin Hoverson may be reached at 218-732-8960, Ext. 225 or darrin.hov@state.mn.us.

Turn in Poachers

To report a violation, call 800-6529093 24 hours a day, or key #TIP on your cell phone. If you wish to remain completely anonymous, you must contact TIP by phone. Callers may receive a reward of up to $1,000 for reporting a violation that leads to an arrest. The reward amount is determined by the seriousness of the crime reported.