Weekly Conservation Officer Reports
Aug 30, 2021 02:57PM ● By Editor
District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnnesota Department of Natural Resources - August 30, 2021
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) checked bear-bait stations and registrations. Numerous violations of U.S. Forest Service regulations were noted, as were a few state violations. She patrolled state forest campgrounds and other closed areas of the Grand Portage State Forest and Superior National Forest. Manning also took calls and emails about nuisance bears and camping restrictions. Despite some rain in the area, many campsites and all dispersed camping is prohibited, as are all campfires.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked in the BWCAW with CO Larson. Assistance was provided to the U.S. Forest Service with BWCAW evacuations and closure. Time was spent on bear-baiting enforcement, preparing for upcoming seasons, and handling miscellaneous calls and complaints. Enforcement action included cans and glass in the BWCAW, insufficient PFDs, and fishing without a license. Very few teal are in the area with the new early teal season approaching.
CO David Schottenbauer (Silver Bay) worked area bear-baiting activity this week. Due to dry weather, high winds, and forest closures, most of these checks were done on foot as opposed to ATV, for fear of sparking another fire. Hunters are encouraged to monitor fire activity as some parts of the forest are now closed to hunting activity.
CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports assisting the U.S. Forest Service with fire duties in the Tofte station. Campers and boaters were reminded of the fire danger. A few angling licenses were checked and the bite on Lake Superior has slowed down a bit, but with enough time and effort you should leave with fish. Multiple bear-bait sites were inspected and so far very few violations have been seen. A reminder to limit your impact in the area when establishing your baits and definitely do not cut down larger trees.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent week checking on bear baits and following up on ATV-related complaints. He assisted with the Lake and Cook county fires.
CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked bear-baiting activities and assisted fire security personnel as needed with the Greenwood Fire. Bear hunters are reporting high bear activity at bait stations. Murray also checked on wild rice harvesting activity and took nuisance-animal complaints.
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) checked bear-bait stations and registrations. Numerous violations of U.S. Forest Service regulations were noted, as were a few state violations. She patrolled state forest campgrounds and other closed areas of the Grand Portage State Forest and Superior National Forest. Manning also took calls and emails about nuisance bears and camping restrictions. Despite some rain in the area, many campsites and all dispersed camping is prohibited, as are all campfires.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked in the BWCAW with CO Larson. Assistance was provided to the U.S. Forest Service with BWCAW evacuations and closure. Time was spent on bear-baiting enforcement, preparing for upcoming seasons, and handling miscellaneous calls and complaints. Enforcement action included cans and glass in the BWCAW, insufficient PFDs, and fishing without a license. Very few teal are in the area with the new early teal season approaching.
CO David Schottenbauer (Silver Bay) worked area bear-baiting activity this week. Due to dry weather, high winds, and forest closures, most of these checks were done on foot as opposed to ATV, for fear of sparking another fire. Hunters are encouraged to monitor fire activity as some parts of the forest are now closed to hunting activity.
CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports assisting the U.S. Forest Service with fire duties in the Tofte station. Campers and boaters were reminded of the fire danger. A few angling licenses were checked and the bite on Lake Superior has slowed down a bit, but with enough time and effort you should leave with fish. Multiple bear-bait sites were inspected and so far very few violations have been seen. A reminder to limit your impact in the area when establishing your baits and definitely do not cut down larger trees.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent week checking on bear baits and following up on ATV-related complaints. He assisted with the Lake and Cook county fires.
CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked bear-baiting activities and assisted fire security personnel as needed with the Greenwood Fire. Bear hunters are reporting high bear activity at bait stations. Murray also checked on wild rice harvesting activity and took nuisance-animal complaints.
