Minnesota hunters have a waited a long time for a walk-in hunting program, giving them access to private lands, and now they have one. The signs have been posted on more than 9,500 acres, and hunters can view or download maps of the parcels at the DNR's website at www.mndnr.gov/walkin. "Our website offers a number of ways for hunters to identify and locate WIA parcels," said Marybeth Block, walk-in access coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). "In addition to aerial maps, we offer some neat interactive options through Google maps, Google earth and the DNR recreational compass." The public may hunt on any signed parcels without getting additional permission from landowners. No motorized vehicle traffic is allowed. Trapping, trap shooting, fishing, dog training or other activities outside of hunting are prohibited. "The future of this program depends on the positive perceptions of the landowners involved in the program," Block said. "We ask hunters to follow a code of conduct that respects the land and the people living near the WIA parcels." The code of conduct can be found online with the hunting atlas, interactive maps and other WIA information.