Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - Dec. 29, 2020 Written By: Prepared by Joe Albert, Communications coordinator | Division of Enforcement | 9:00 am, Dec. 29, 2020 × District 2 - Bemidji area CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports spending time this past week checking anglers. Time was also spent contacting ATV operators and checking archery deer hunters. CO Tim Gray (Bagley) checked anglers and trappers. He also registered some fur. CO Brice Vollbrecht (Bemidji #1) worked angling activity on area lakes. Ice angling activity continues to increase as ice conditions improve. He spent time working on Upper Red Lake, which has been very busy. Angler success was mixed. CO Chris Vinton (Perham) reports taking several calls about suspicious activity in fish houses on area lakes. Ice conditions remain variable across the station, with typical thicknesses ranging from 6 to 10 inches. A report of a shelter through the ice on Otter Tail Lake was taken, but it was stated the house was removed and people attempted to mark the hole with branches. Some light snow in the area brought out snowmobilers but trail conditions were poor. Snowmobilers are reminded their registrations may have expired in June and they should check them prior to riding.