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Title: Fisheries Research Permit
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Description:

Permits are required for scientific research to capture or hold fish in ways not allowed under angling or commercial fishing licenses. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)


Subject: Fisheries
Creation Date: 12/18/2019 1:13:30 PM
Modification Date: 8/28/2024 1:13:50 PM
Agency Name: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Department of
Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
Agency Description: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages the state's natural resources, hunting, fishing, state forests, state parks, lakes, rivers, streams, boating and water safety, trails, snowmobiling, skiing, education, enforcement, wildlife management, lands and minerals.
Agency Phone: 651-296-6157
888-646-6367
Agency Fax: Agency URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us
Agency Address: Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Dept. of
500 Lafayette Rd.

St. Paul
MN 55155

Division Name: Division of Fish and Wildlife
Division URL:
Division Description:
Division Phone: Division Fax: Division URL:
Unit Name: Fisheries
Unit URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/index.html
Unit Description:
Unit Phone: 651-259-5236
Unit Fax: Contact person(s): Unit URL: https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/areas/fisheries/index.html
Audience: Application URL:
Renewal URL:
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Requirements:
Instructions & Information

1. Complete the application form (electronically, if possible).
 
2. Send the completed application via email to fisheries.permits@state.mn.us
 
3. Completed applications will be reviewed by Fisheries, Enforcement, and if applicable, Ecological and
Water Resources staff. If there are questions or concerns you will be contacted.
 
4. Early submission of your completed application is strongly advised. The permit process time varies
from a few days to several weeks depending on the complexity of the request, season of year, etc.
 
5. If your proposed research involves a state-listed threatened or endangered species, you will need a
special permit from m Bridget Henning-Randa, the Endangered Species Coordinator, bridget.henningr-anda@state.mn.us
 
6. If your proposed research involves working in a State Park, you will need a special permit from
Ed Quinn, Resource Management Consultant, tavis.westbrook@state.mn.us
 
7. If your proposed research involves working in a Scientific and Natural Area, you will need a special
permit from Statewide SNA Management Coordinator, sna.dnr@state.mn.us
 
8. If your proposed research involves prohibited aquatic invasive species, you will need a special permit
 

Rules:
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Fisheries Research Permit Application or Renewal


Fees:
Period of Issuance:
Length of Determination:

The permit process time varies from a few days to several weeks depending on the complexity of the request, season of year, etc.


Other Info:
Activity: License Detail URL:

Minnesota Fisheries

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

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