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Voyageurs National Park is carrying out a series of prescribed burns in selected wetland areas this winter, targeting cattail growth along the shores of Rainy Lake and Lake Kabetogama.
Park staff are conducting the burns in wetlands in and near Black Bay and Cranberry Bay on Rainy Lake during February and March 2026. Additional burn sites on Irwin Bay on Lake Kabetogama are planned as well, conditions permitting.
Prescribed burns — carefully planned and controlled fires — are a standard land management tool used in parks and natural areas. Winter timing allows crews to work safely while ice and snow limit the spread of fire beyond the targeted wetland zones.
Visitors and residents near these areas may notice smoke or see fire activity along the shorelines during the burn windows. The affected bays are familiar landmarks to local anglers and snowmobilers, so it’s worth keeping the activity in mind if you’re out on the ice in those areas.
If you have questions about the burns or plan to visit those parts of the park this winter, it’s a good idea to check in with Voyageurs National Park before heading out.
