Weekly Conservation Officer Reports
Jul 27, 2022 12:51PM ● By Editor
District 6 - Two Harbors Area. From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources July 27, 2022
CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports fielding more nuisance-bear complaints in the Ely area.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) monitored OHM activity and boat and water safety and checked anglers this week. He responded to numerous wildlife-related complaints. Enforcement action was taken for angling and boating safety violations.
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) patrolled area forest roads and ATV trails. Road crews are making progress but still waiting for some supplies. Unmaintained roads will have very rough spots for the foreseeable future. Manning again assisted with training for the current CO Academy, and took questions on nuisance porcupines, feral cats killing songbirds and abandoned snowmobiles. She finished the week with a presentation at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center on utilizing dog teams for winter conservation officer work in the BWCA.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked ATV complaints and angling and boating enforcement. A TIP call was investigated. Recently, the No. 1 violation has been fishing without a license, with numerous citations for the offense being issued. Other enforcement action included failure to report killing a bobcat that was causing damage, burning garbage, failure to obey trail signs, and expired watercraft registration.
CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports a relatively slower week in the county. Time was spent on ATV and a number of roads still have washed out culverts. Attention bear hunters: Some of the busier bear-hunting areas are hard to access due to the roads. Have a backup plan for hunting and camping. Canoe activity was monitored with no violations.
CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked ATV and angling activity during the week. Some area ATV trails are still closed due to washouts, so please check for trail closures before heading out on a ride. Bear-related complaints are decreasing as berry crops ripen, giving bears a good food supply.
CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports fielding more nuisance-bear complaints in the Ely area.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) monitored OHM activity and boat and water safety and checked anglers this week. He responded to numerous wildlife-related complaints. Enforcement action was taken for angling and boating safety violations.
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) patrolled area forest roads and ATV trails. Road crews are making progress but still waiting for some supplies. Unmaintained roads will have very rough spots for the foreseeable future. Manning again assisted with training for the current CO Academy, and took questions on nuisance porcupines, feral cats killing songbirds and abandoned snowmobiles. She finished the week with a presentation at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center on utilizing dog teams for winter conservation officer work in the BWCA.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked ATV complaints and angling and boating enforcement. A TIP call was investigated. Recently, the No. 1 violation has been fishing without a license, with numerous citations for the offense being issued. Other enforcement action included failure to report killing a bobcat that was causing damage, burning garbage, failure to obey trail signs, and expired watercraft registration.
CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports a relatively slower week in the county. Time was spent on ATV and a number of roads still have washed out culverts. Attention bear hunters: Some of the busier bear-hunting areas are hard to access due to the roads. Have a backup plan for hunting and camping. Canoe activity was monitored with no violations.
CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked ATV and angling activity during the week. Some area ATV trails are still closed due to washouts, so please check for trail closures before heading out on a ride. Bear-related complaints are decreasing as berry crops ripen, giving bears a good food supply.
