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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - June 22, 2024

District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2024-06-17

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports he again patrolled areas of the BWCA monitoring fishing activity. Anglers reported difficulty catching walleyes, but a very aggressive smallmouth bass bite. Clouds of mosquitoes and biting flies were also noted. Violations included angling without a license in possession, failure to display watercraft registration, and no PFD on a watercraft.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) checked anglers, boaters, and ATV operators this week. He also spent time patrolling for AIS violations around area lakes.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week checking anglers and ATV riders. Problem-bear complaints were handled. Enforcement action was taken for boating, angling, and ATV violations.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Grand Marais #2) reports nuisance bears continue to be problematic throughout the area. ATV riders, anglers, and boaters were checked during the week. Time was also spent patrolling in the BWCA.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) reports teaching at the CO Academy and preparing material for future instruction. Squad maintenance was completed. Bear-related calls have been common. Time was spent on a couple occupying public land. They moved all their belongings and a camper onto the property and erected a chain and ?No trespassing? signs. A citation was issued for posting public property, and steps were taken ensure the removal of personal property. Additional time was spent on water patrol, with three individuals found with 21 walleyes over their limit. Citations were issued and the fish were seized.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked boating and angling activity during the week. Most anglers reported more bugs than fish biting this past week. Enforcement action was taken for licensing violations. Murray also handled nuisance-bear reports and investigated a wetland violation.

Silver Bay vacant.