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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - December 18, 2024

District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2024-12-16

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports spending time patrolling trails by snowmobile. Conditions were good although many trails had evidence of ATV and motor vehicle traffic. People are reminded that snowmobile trails are closed to motor vehicle and ATV traffic beginning Dec. 1. Violations included operating a motor vehicle on a designated snowmobile trail, lynx zone trap violation, and untagged trap.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) continued monitoring deer and small-game-hunting activity. Ihnen also patrolled for ATV and snowmobile operators.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) reports working trapping, muzzleloader deer hunting, and snowmobile enforcement throughout the week. Violations mainly revolved around snowmobiles, with enforcement action taken for expired registration, not displaying registration, and loud exhaust. An update for all snowmobilers: The Legislature greatly increased the fine amount for having loud snowmobile exhaust. It is highly recommended you change out your muffler if it is modified.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) worked trapping activity in the area. Time was spent on his snowmobile checking a few anglers and sleds before the warmup. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile violations.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) spent time working on a background investigation. Time was also spent working trapping, snowmobiling, and skiing activities. Warm weather over the weekend stalled area lakes from making ice.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on ice fishing and snowmobiling activity for the week. Area ice and trail conditions remain spotty due to the recent warm weather. Snowmobilers are reminded to review registration before testing the trails.

CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week checking ice anglers and monitoring snowmobile activity. Time was also spent monitoring trapping activity with the opening of the fisher and pine marten season. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile violations.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked angling and trapping activity during the week. Cold weather continued to improve ice conditions, but most areas only have ice depths to support limited foot travel. Murray also assisted volunteer safety instructors with a youth snowmobile safety class where 10 students earned their safety certification.