CO Brice Vollbrecht (Bemidji) reports rescuing four young squirrels that had their tails tangled together outside a youth house in Bemidji. He was able to trap the animals under a box, leaving their tails outside so a piece of cloth could be pulled away from the tails. The animals were all safely returned to the tree where an upset mother was waiting for them.
Area Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - May 25, 2021 Written By: Denton L. Newman Jr | 7:00 am, May 25, 2021 ×
District 4 - Walker area
CO (Conservation Officer) Jacque Hughes (Longville) removed and released a snapping turtle that had fallen into an egress window. She also checked angling activity. Enforcement was taken for no license in possession and expired registration.
CO Michael Cross (Lake George) primarily focused on angling and ATV enforcement. Cross worked with the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office on OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) enforcement. He also assisted the sheriff’s office with traffic violations. Anglers had fair success throughout the week with the walleye and crappie bites remaining steady. Enforcement action for the week included watercraft and angling violations.
Area Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - May 25, 2021 Written By: Denton L. Newman Jr | 7:00 am, May 25, 2021 ×
District 4 - Walker area
CO (Conservation Officer) Jacque Hughes (Longville) removed and released a snapping turtle that had fallen into an egress window. She also checked angling activity. Enforcement was taken for no license in possession and expired registration.
CO Michael Cross (Lake George) primarily focused on angling and ATV enforcement. Cross worked with the Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office on OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) enforcement. He also assisted the sheriff’s office with traffic violations. Anglers had fair success throughout the week with the walleye and crappie bites remaining steady. Enforcement action for the week included watercraft and angling violations.
Sturgeon spawning run draws spectators to Rapid River east of Baudette
Spectators and anglers should not touch, disturb or handle the sturgeon during this fascinating display. People handling or taking sturgeon by unlawful methods, including taking by hand or snagging, may be charged.
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Here is the weekly report from Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in northwest Minnesota and adjacent areas of northern Minnesota for Monday, May 10:
District 1 - Baudette area
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on the Warroad River and turkey hunters in Marshall and Roseau counties. He also prepared equipment for the upcoming fishing season.