Weekly Conservation Officer Reports
Apr 19, 2022 11:44AM ● By Editor
District 6 - Two Harbors Area - From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - April 18, 2022
CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports very little angling activity was seen over the week. Snow and cooler weather continued and some ATV activity was seen on the roads that remained open. Violations included failure to display current ATV registration.
CO John Velsvaag (Ely #2) checked anglers and a few snowmobile riders this past week. Fishing has been poor and ice conditions are highly variable. ATV riders are out and some are getting stuck in slush and the recent snow.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) attended training at Camp Ripley.
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) patrolled area forest roads and checked Lake Superior tributaries. She conducted minnow dealer checks, checked on area lake service providers and followed up on litter and birch pole theft cases. Lots of questions have been fielded regarding ice-out. The recent snowfall and forecasted snow for the area will not improve the prospect of open water for the fishing opener.
CO David Schottenbauer (Silver Bay) worked area angling and snowmobile activity this week. Time was also spent training at Camp Ripley.
CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports testifying in court for a DUI arrest Hill had this past fall.
CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked Lake Superior stream fishing and ATV activity during the week. Winter-like weather returned this week, slowing down angling in most areas. Travelers are urged to be vigilant as deer are active along roadways trying to find vegetation, increasing the odds of colliding with vehicles.
CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports very little angling activity was seen over the week. Snow and cooler weather continued and some ATV activity was seen on the roads that remained open. Violations included failure to display current ATV registration.
CO John Velsvaag (Ely #2) checked anglers and a few snowmobile riders this past week. Fishing has been poor and ice conditions are highly variable. ATV riders are out and some are getting stuck in slush and the recent snow.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) attended training at Camp Ripley.
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) patrolled area forest roads and checked Lake Superior tributaries. She conducted minnow dealer checks, checked on area lake service providers and followed up on litter and birch pole theft cases. Lots of questions have been fielded regarding ice-out. The recent snowfall and forecasted snow for the area will not improve the prospect of open water for the fishing opener.
CO David Schottenbauer (Silver Bay) worked area angling and snowmobile activity this week. Time was also spent training at Camp Ripley.
CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports testifying in court for a DUI arrest Hill had this past fall.
CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked Lake Superior stream fishing and ATV activity during the week. Winter-like weather returned this week, slowing down angling in most areas. Travelers are urged to be vigilant as deer are active along roadways trying to find vegetation, increasing the odds of colliding with vehicles.
