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1/25/2016 Print <br /> Subject: DNR news releases, Jan. 25, 2016 <br /> From: MN Department of Natural Resources (dnr.updates@updates.mndnr.gov) <br /> To: maericson@yahoo.com; <br /> Date: Monday, January 25, 2016 1:23 PM <br /> IONDNR NEWS RELEASE <br /> WWW.MNDNR.GOV <br /> MINNESOTA DNR NEWS #7 Jan. 25 <br /> 2016 <br /> All news releases are available in the DNR's website newsroom at www.mndnr.gov/news. <br /> Follow the DNR on Twitter @mndnr. <br /> IN THIS ISSUE <br /> Apply by Jan. 29 for grant to help recruit, retain hunters and anglers <br /> DNR announces 3 appointments to committee on natural heritage <br /> Question of the week: bear hibernation <br /> DNR NEWS — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> Apply by Jan. 29 for grant to help recruit, retain hunters and anglers <br /> Groups that will help people start hunting or fishing, or continue these pursuits have until Friday, <br /> Jan. 29, to apply for grants from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. <br /> Angler and Hunter Recruitment and Retention Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $50,000 out <br /> of a total $175,000 available during the first round of this newly created grant program. To learn <br /> more about the grant and how to apply, visit www.mndnr.gov/angler—hunterLgrants.html. <br /> Eligible projects must have a purpose that supports angler or hunter recruitment and retention. <br /> Types of activities could include fishing and hunting educational programs, clinics, workshops, and <br /> camps, and funding for fishing and hunting equipment and transportation. <br /> Among other requirements, projects must have either a dollar-for-dollar match of the state grant <br /> award amount, or a match of the value of labor, materials or services of the state award. First- <br /> round projects must be completed in Minnesota, and be finished by July 2017. <br /> -30- <br /> aboutblank 1/3 <br />