Wildlife Drive at Roseau River WMA to be open to vehicle access May 18-19
May 14—ROSEAU COUNTY, Minn. — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will open the Wildlife Drive at Roseau River Wildlife Management Area to the public Saturday, May 18 through Sunday, May 19, weather and dike conditions permitting, the DNR said in a news release. The weekend will offer unique wildlife viewing and photography opportunities during the spring bird migration, as well as providing additional fishing access to the WMA pools.
The Wildlife Drive can be easily accessed at the main dike road, located 1 3/4 miles south of the WMA headquarters on Roseau County Road 3. Only motor vehicles licensed for use on public highways are permitted on this road. The gate will be opened before sunrise May 18 and closed at sunset May 19. The Wildlife Drive is also scheduled to open as usual in mid-July and early August.
The dike roads are graveled and can become slippery when wet. Roads might be closed on short notice if hazardous driving conditions occur.
For more information on road conditions and closures, call the Roseau River WMA headquarters at (218) 452-7610 and ask for Randy Prachar, wildlife manager, or Tom Enright, assistant wildlife manager. For a visitor's map or more information, visit
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