Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota
Oct 28, 2025 05:30AM ● By Editor
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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 28, 2025
Last updated: 2025-10-27
From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - October 28, 2025
Last updated: 2025-10-27
CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports waterfowl hunting saw a slight temporary uptick during the week as the first snowflakes fell along with a strong north wind. Local COs and the Ely Police Department investigated a deer that was shot with a bow inside the city limits. Anyone with information related to incident is encouraged to contact the TIP hotline.
CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) focused on checking anglers and small-game hunters this week. Ihnen also patrolled for ATV and off-highway motorcycle activity. Additional time was spent checking archery deer hunters.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week checking small-game hunters. He checked remote trout lakes and monitored ATV complaint areas. Time was also spent completing online training.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) reports checking anglers, duck hunters, grouse hunters, and ATV riders throughout the week. A small push of ducks was observed, but most quickly passed through the area. here continues to be good numbers of geese around. Enforcement action included transporting loaded firearms in vehicles and on ATVs, expired ATV registration, transporting grouse without attached wings, and litter. If anyone has any information about the eight-point buck that was arrowed in Ely near the snowmobile club building on or around Oct. 22, 2025, please call Bermel or the TIP line.
CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week checking small-game hunters and monitoring angling activity. Grouse hunters report varied success and seeing lower numbers of birds this season than last. Enforcement action was taken for ATV-related violations.
CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on grouse-hunting and angling enforcement for the week. Time was spent answering questions related to sport netting. Preparations were made for the upcoming firearms deer season.
CO Cassie Block (Two Harbors) focused efforts on hunting and ATV activity in the area. Block also spent time this week attending training with other K9 handlers at Camp Ripley. Block also followed up on various complaints.
CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) focused on checking anglers and small-game hunters this week. Ihnen also patrolled for ATV and off-highway motorcycle activity. Additional time was spent checking archery deer hunters.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week checking small-game hunters. He checked remote trout lakes and monitored ATV complaint areas. Time was also spent completing online training.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) reports checking anglers, duck hunters, grouse hunters, and ATV riders throughout the week. A small push of ducks was observed, but most quickly passed through the area. here continues to be good numbers of geese around. Enforcement action included transporting loaded firearms in vehicles and on ATVs, expired ATV registration, transporting grouse without attached wings, and litter. If anyone has any information about the eight-point buck that was arrowed in Ely near the snowmobile club building on or around Oct. 22, 2025, please call Bermel or the TIP line.
CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week checking small-game hunters and monitoring angling activity. Grouse hunters report varied success and seeing lower numbers of birds this season than last. Enforcement action was taken for ATV-related violations.
CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on grouse-hunting and angling enforcement for the week. Time was spent answering questions related to sport netting. Preparations were made for the upcoming firearms deer season.
CO Cassie Block (Two Harbors) focused efforts on hunting and ATV activity in the area. Block also spent time this week attending training with other K9 handlers at Camp Ripley. Block also followed up on various complaints.
