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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 28, 2024

District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2024-11-26

CO Sean Williams (Ely 1) reports: by the end of the regular firearm deer season hunting activity had seemed to slow to a level much lower than previous years. Some success was seen, but most hunters reported not seeing a buck and several spoke to had not seen a single deer while hunting the entire season. Violations included: fail to register a deer and lend/borrow a deer tag.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely 2) patrolled his station this week focusing on deer hunting as well as small game hunting and trapping activity. He also checked fishermen and ATV operators.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked primarily deer hunting enforcement throughout the week. Enforcement action was taken for taking a deer within a highway right-of-way, and for open package of marijuana in a motor vehicle.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week checking the few remaining deer hunters trying their luck. Success was low across Cook County which left hunters frustrated. The officer followed up with ongoing investigations.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) reports a quiet end to the firearms deer season. Time was also spent focusing on trapping and angling activity.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on deer and grouse hunting enforcement for the week. Time was spent handling wildlife related calls. Firearms deer season came to a quiet end with few hunters out in the field despite favorable weather conditions. Equipment maintenance was conducted.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked a quiet end to the firearms deer season. Hunters reported seeing more deer this season than the previous year, but hunters were mostly absent for the season closing. Hunters are reminded to properly dispose of harvested deer carcasses and not on public lands. Trapping checks continued this week for beaver and mink and most small ponds and creeks remained ice free for trappers in the area.

Silver Bay vacant.