Weekly Conservation Officer Reports
Aug 16, 2022 05:26AM ● By Editor
District 6 • Two Harbors Area • From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources • August 16, 2022
CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports fishing in the Ely area was very good over the weekend. Bear-baiting activity was low and only a few baits were placed. Ample wild food meant that a lot of bear sign was seen but no baits checked had been visited by bears.
CO John Velsvaag (Ely #2) checked anglers and bear-baiting activity this past week. He also did some AIS work near several lakes. Velsvaag received several calls about ATVs operating illegally on Highway 169 and Highway 1 near Ely and questions about the statewide northern pike regulations.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent time checking bear-bait stations, anglers and ATV activity. Time was spent on area trout lakes and he continued to investigate a trapping complaint.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked ATV, angling, boating, and bear-baiting enforcement activities and patrolled in the BWCAW. Law compliance was better this week. Enforcement action was taken for minnow-trapping violations.
CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports the fall hunting seasons are upon us with the bear-baiting season starting over the weekend. Numerous phone calls and questions were answered and the first few baits were checked with no violations observed. A few stream trout anglers were contacted chasing brook trout. ATV riders were monitored and a stop was conducted for no headlights. ORV issues were addressed. Hill assisted the Cook County Sheriff?s Office, EMS, and Rescue with numerous calls throughout the week.
CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked angling activity and answered questions on the upcoming bear season. Murray also worked on preparations for upcoming youth safety classes and Division training items.
Silver Bay vacant.
CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports fishing in the Ely area was very good over the weekend. Bear-baiting activity was low and only a few baits were placed. Ample wild food meant that a lot of bear sign was seen but no baits checked had been visited by bears.
CO John Velsvaag (Ely #2) checked anglers and bear-baiting activity this past week. He also did some AIS work near several lakes. Velsvaag received several calls about ATVs operating illegally on Highway 169 and Highway 1 near Ely and questions about the statewide northern pike regulations.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent time checking bear-bait stations, anglers and ATV activity. Time was spent on area trout lakes and he continued to investigate a trapping complaint.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked ATV, angling, boating, and bear-baiting enforcement activities and patrolled in the BWCAW. Law compliance was better this week. Enforcement action was taken for minnow-trapping violations.
CO Kylan Hill (Tofte) reports the fall hunting seasons are upon us with the bear-baiting season starting over the weekend. Numerous phone calls and questions were answered and the first few baits were checked with no violations observed. A few stream trout anglers were contacted chasing brook trout. ATV riders were monitored and a stop was conducted for no headlights. ORV issues were addressed. Hill assisted the Cook County Sheriff?s Office, EMS, and Rescue with numerous calls throughout the week.
CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked angling activity and answered questions on the upcoming bear season. Murray also worked on preparations for upcoming youth safety classes and Division training items.
Silver Bay vacant.
