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.
DNR seeks information on 2 bald eagles that appeared to have been shot
Anyone with information on the two bald eagles is asked to call DNR conservation officer Demosthenes Regas or Minnesota s Turn in Poachers hotline at (800) 652-9093 or #TIP.
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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 3:
District 1 - Baudette area
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked turkey hunters and pike anglers. Enforcement action was taken in Marshall County for an untagged turkey that was being transported. On the Warroad River, enforcement action was taken for fishing without a license, fishing for northern pike and walleyes out of season and angling with an extra line from a kayak.
Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - April 14, 2021 Written By: PineandLakes Echo Journal | 11:00 am, Apr. 14, 2021 ×
District 9 - Brainerd area
CO (Conservation Officer) Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled area lakes for angling activity. Numerous ATVs were out operating on local township roads. Trails continue to be closed. A reminder that anyone under the age of 18 operating an ATV or riding as a passenger needs to wear a DOT-approved helmet.
CO Amber Ladd (McGregor) worked trapping activity and some early fishing activity as all area lakes are now free of ice. Ladd also monitored activity around closed forest roads and ATV trails.
Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - April 14, 2021 Written By: PineandLakes Echo Journal | 11:00 am, Apr. 14, 2021 ×
District 9 - Brainerd area
CO (Conservation Officer) Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled area lakes for angling activity. Numerous ATVs were out operating on local township roads. Trails continue to be closed. A reminder that anyone under the age of 18 operating an ATV or riding as a passenger needs to wear a DOT-approved helmet.
CO Amber Ladd (McGregor) worked trapping activity and some early fishing activity as all area lakes are now free of ice. Ladd also monitored activity around closed forest roads and ATV trails.
Car-hit eagle turns out to be a Canada goose, DNR conservation officer reports
Early season boaters are reminded to make sure every occupant has a life jacket. It does not take long for hypothermia to set in with the current water temps.
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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 Tuesday, April 13:
District 1 - Baudette area
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) did follow-up work on a couple of arson cases. Contact was made with a turkey hunter who was putting out bait to attract turkeys. The hunter was informed of turkey baiting laws, which are very similar to deer-baiting laws. Online training was completed.