Weekly Conservation Officer Reports for Northeast Minnesota
Nov 04, 2025 05:20AM ● By Editor
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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 4, 2025
Last updated: 2025-11-03
From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - November 4, 2025
Last updated: 2025-11-03
CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports forest product thefts continue to be an issue in the area and time was spent assisting neighboring officers with several complaints. Hunting activity was very low as most small-game hunters have begun preparing for the upcoming regular deer season. Violations included trespass, failure to carry consent while harvesting forest products, and no fishing license in possession.
CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) spent the week continuing to check anglers and watercraft operators. Ihnen also patrolled for deer, waterfowl, and small -game hunters. Additional time was spent monitoring AIS compliance near area lakes and public accesses.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) assisted with the Cook County ATV safety field day. than 30 excited students attended and enjoyed the day. He completed equipment maintenance on his watercraft and responded to many questions about whitefish netting.
CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) spent the week checking anglers and hunters. Cooler weather has set in, and people are reminded to be prepared for the elements, especially in scenarios where self-rescue might be required. Several calls were fielded about trapping and hunting regulations. Work was also completed for seasonal equipment maintenance.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) spent most of the week working decorative material thefts. Time was also spent on hunting enforcement and calls for service. Enforcement action was taken for decorative material and traffic violations.
CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week monitoring small-game-hunting activity. Time was also spent attending a training in Grand Rapids. Wildlife-related calls and local agency assists were also handled throughout the week.
CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on grouse-hunting enforcement for the week. Time was spent answering angling related questions. Equipment maintenance was conducted.
CO Cassie Block (Two Harbors) spent time this week checking hunters in the area. Block also spent time patrolling for ATV activity. Time was spent completing training and working with K9 Jet as well.
CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) spent the week continuing to check anglers and watercraft operators. Ihnen also patrolled for deer, waterfowl, and small -game hunters. Additional time was spent monitoring AIS compliance near area lakes and public accesses.
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) assisted with the Cook County ATV safety field day. than 30 excited students attended and enjoyed the day. He completed equipment maintenance on his watercraft and responded to many questions about whitefish netting.
CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) spent the week checking anglers and hunters. Cooler weather has set in, and people are reminded to be prepared for the elements, especially in scenarios where self-rescue might be required. Several calls were fielded about trapping and hunting regulations. Work was also completed for seasonal equipment maintenance.
CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) spent most of the week working decorative material thefts. Time was also spent on hunting enforcement and calls for service. Enforcement action was taken for decorative material and traffic violations.
CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week monitoring small-game-hunting activity. Time was also spent attending a training in Grand Rapids. Wildlife-related calls and local agency assists were also handled throughout the week.
CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on grouse-hunting enforcement for the week. Time was spent answering angling related questions. Equipment maintenance was conducted.
CO Cassie Block (Two Harbors) spent time this week checking hunters in the area. Block also spent time patrolling for ATV activity. Time was spent completing training and working with K9 Jet as well.
