Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - Dec. 22, 2020 Written By: Prepared by Joe Albert, Communications coordinator | Division of Enforcement | 7:00 am, Dec. 22, 2020 × District 2 - Bemidji area CO (Conservation Officer) Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports checking anglers throughout the past week. Time was also spent inspecting aeration systems. Small-game hunters, archery deer hunters, and ATV operators were also checked. Various angling and ATV violations were encountered. CO Tim Gray (Bagley) checked ice anglers. CO Brice Vollbrecht (Bemidji #1) monitored ATV activity and ice anglers on area lakes. Vollbrecht also monitored trapping activity in the area. Upper Red lake was also worked several times. Fishing success has slowed on Upper Red Lake. Enforcement action was taken for unregistered ATVs, extra fishing lines, unattended lines, and being in possession of a small amount of marijuana.