Outdoornews
May 27, 2021
District 1 – Baudette area
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods and the Roseau River. A joint detail was worked with the U.S. Coast Guard. A complaint was taken about a possible wolf depredation, and a state trapper was set up to trap in the area north of Badger.
CO Marc Johnson (Warroad) primarily worked angling activity on Lake of the Woods and ATVing enforcement. He also monitored public accesses. In addition, time was spent investigating dredging activity and a partially sunken boat at a local marina.
CO Corey Sura (Baudette) worked angling activity on Upper Red Lake, Lake of the Woods, and the Rainy River. Time was spent investigating a minnow-trapping complaint, assisting volunteers with a local ATV safety class, and participating in a kids fishing event with fifth- and sixth-grade students from Kelliher.
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.