Department of Natural Resources report for the week of Feb. 16, 2021. Written By: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | 2:29 pm, Feb. 16, 2021 ×
District 5 Eveleth area
Conservation Officer Darrin Kittelson (International Falls 1) reports the deep freeze continues in the north. Still, people continue to find ways to enjoy the outdoors, whether it’s ice fishing or snowmobiling. Ice fishing on the area’s big lakes continues to be slow and snowmobilers are finding the land trails better than the lake trails. Snowmobile training for new COs and DNR staff was conducted, as was vehicle maintenance. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile registration issues.
CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls 2) spent time this past week working area snowmobile trails. There were a good number of people who got out and battled the cold weather to ride. Trail conditions have held up well throughout the week. Fishing reports for area lakes remain slow.
Department of Natural Resources report for the week of Feb. 1, 2021. Written By: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | 8:00 am, Feb. 2, 2021 ×
District 5 Eveleth area
Conservation Officer Darrin Kittelson (International Falls 1) reports snowmobile trails are getting better with each snowfall. Ice fishing on area lakes remains slow, but people still are finding it better than sitting at home.
The last fur registration took place with few trappers registering bobcats and otters. It appears more bobcats were registered this year than other years.
CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls 2) reports spending time checking anglers on Rainy Lake and the Rainy River. Anglers reported fishing being very slow.
Department of Natural Resources report for the week of Jan. 25, 2021. Written By: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | 2:23 pm, Jan. 25, 2021 ×
District 5 Eveleth area
Conservation Officer Darrin Kittelson (International Falls 1) continues to report the main emphasis of the workload is ice fishing and snowmobiling activities. The trails are getting better with the recent snowfall, but it doesn’t take them long to wash out with a little bit of traffic. Ice fishing and spearing on the area lakes is slow, which is typical of January.
Enforcement action for the past week included illegal snowmobile exhaust and registration issues. Snowmobile riders should remove the aftermarket exhaust (“cans”), as these could and will lead to closure of trails. In addition, enforcement action will be taken.