Outdoornews
May 20, 2021
District 1 – Baudette area
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) investigated an arson fire and checked anglers during the opening weekend of fishing. Enforcement action was taken for burning without a burn permit, angling with extra lines, angling without a license, and operating an unregistered, motorized kayak.
CO Aaron Larson (Baudette) worked primarily angling enforcement. Larson spent time on the Rainy River and Lake of the Woods. Violations found included no angling license in possession, failure to have a throwable flotation device on a boat, illegal bait, and angling with an extra line.
CO Corey Sura (Baudette) attended the annual Lake of the Woods meeting involving various area agencies, resorts, and the tourism bureau. Sura also assisted with an ATV safety class in Roseau and issued nuisance-beaver permits.
Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - May 11, 2021 Written By: Denton L. Newman Jr | 7:00 am, May 11, 2021 ×
District 9 - Brainerd area
CO (Conservation Officer) Jim Guida (Brainerd East) Despite nice weather, turkey hunting success was limited over the past week. Guida patrolled the station to monitor angling bites. Some folks are catching crappies. Guida also performed maintenance on issued equipment.
CO Chelsey Best (Crosslake) worked fishing, ATV and spring burning activities this past week. Pay attention to trail status, as spring closures are still in effect in some areas. Enforcement action was taken for no helmets, ATV registration issues, operating on closed trails, burning during a ban, and no fishing license.
Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - May 11, 2021 Written By: Denton L. Newman Jr | 7:00 am, May 11, 2021 ×
District 9 - Brainerd area
CO (Conservation Officer) Jim Guida (Brainerd East) Despite nice weather, turkey hunting success was limited over the past week. Guida patrolled the station to monitor angling bites. Some folks are catching crappies. Guida also performed maintenance on issued equipment.
CO Chelsey Best (Crosslake) worked fishing, ATV and spring burning activities this past week. Pay attention to trail status, as spring closures are still in effect in some areas. Enforcement action was taken for no helmets, ATV registration issues, operating on closed trails, burning during a ban, and no fishing license.
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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Minnesota DNR | ×
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.
Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - May 4, 2021 Written By: Denton L. Newman Jr | 7:00 am, May 4, 2021 ×
District 9 - Brainerd area
CO Patrick McGowan (Pine River) patrolled Crow Wing County lakes for angling activity. Anglers are starting to find some crappies in the shallow bays.
CO Chelsey Best (Crosslake) worked fishing, turkey hunting, trapping, burning, and ATV activity this past week. Enforcement action was taken for trapping issues, no fishing licenses, ATV-registration issues, operating an ATV in a wetland, and targeting game fish out of season. Assistance was provided for illegal burning. Two ATV safety classes were conducted. Littering along ATV trails was the biggest issue this past week.