CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports angling activity was high over the week, and the first permanent shelters were noted. Trappers were also out for the fisher and pine marten season despite the sudden cold. Violations included failure to display current snowmobile registration, juvenile operating a snowmobile with no safety certificate, and angling with no license in possession.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) checked anglers and small-game and deer hunters this week. Ihnen also patrolled for ATV and snowmobiling activity. Additional time was spent monitoring trapping activity.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) reports a slow start to the fisher/marten trapping season as arctic weather hit the region. Ice conditions continue to vary from lake to lake. Snow conditions have yet to improve, keeping snowmobiling at bay.

CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week primarily monitoring angling and snowmobile activity across the area. Snow levels are still not adequate to provide comfortable riding, and the trails remain rocky with variable coverage. With the opening of the fisher- and pine marten- trapping season, time was also spent monitoring trapping activity around the Isabella area. Franzen also attended “Shop with a Hero” in Silver Bay.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on angling and trapping enforcement for the week. The fisher/marten season started slowly, with trappers encountering an early cold snap with high winds. Snowmobilers and anglers are reminded to review their snowmobile registration prior to hitting the lakes and trails.

CO Cassie Block (Two Harbors) spent time checking hunters and trappers throughout the area. Block also focused efforts on snowmobile activity. Time was also spent training with K9 Jet.