Department of Natural Resources report for the week of March 8, 2021. Written By: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | 11:26 am, Mar. 9, 2021 ×
District 5 Eveleth area
Conservation Officer Darrin Kittelson (International Falls 1) reports that last weekend was most likely the end of snowmobile trail riding for the season. Lots of people were out ice fishing and enjoying the warm and sunny weather. Approximately 30 area youth were trained and received their snowmobile safety certification.
Enforcement action for the week included angling license violations and ATV and snowmobile registration issues.
CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls 2) reports spending time last week checking ice anglers on area lakes. People are starting to have some success fishing on area lakes. Simonson would like to remind people to remain safe on the ice and be aware the ice will disappear fast with the warm weather we are having.
Department of Natural Resources report for the week of March 1, 2021. Written By: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources | 1:04 pm, Mar. 1, 2021 ×
District 5 Eveleth area
Conservation Officer Darrin Kittelson (International Falls 1) reports with the lack of snow and the warmer weather, the area snowmobile trails have taken a hit. However, people were still out enjoying the outdoors.
Ice fishing on area lakes stayed the same. People are reminded with the warmer weather it’s a great time to think about cleaning up around fish houses and preparing them to be removed.
CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls 2) reports spending time this past week checking ice anglers and patrolling snowmobile activity on area trails. Simonson would like remind people to make sure you get a current fishing license before heading out on the water to fish.
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.