<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3ZFeAK_1GrF1UUA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3ZFeAK_1GrF1UUA00" width="600" height="307" ></figure>District 6 - Two Harbors CO Sean Williams (Ely 1) reports: warm weather held on through another weekend. Duck hunting activity was likely the highest for October and a broad spectrum of waterfowl was seen. Violations included: possession of toxic shot while waterfowl hunting, no PFD on a watercraft, and operating a class 2 ATV on a state highway.CO Brent Ihnen (Ely 2) focused on patrolling for small game and waterfowl hunters this week. He also monitored trapping activity. Additional time was spent checking anglers and watercraft operators.CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week monitoring angling and hunting activity in the area. The officer instructed the ATV field day in Cook County with are officers. Hunting related complaints were followed up on.COHudsonLedeen(Hovland) assisted fellow Conservation Officers with the annual ATV safety class at Cook County Middle School. Time was also spent patrolling the woods and waters for angling and grouse hunting activities. State required training was also completed.CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked a variety of fall enforcement activities, such as grouse, waterfowl, deer, decorative materials, fishing, and ATV enforcement during the week. Other calls were responded to as well. Enforcement action was taken for possession of lead shot while waterfowl hunting and no PFD. If you know of deer baiting going on you can call and remain anonymous. COMeganFranzen(Silver Bay) spent the week primarily monitoring small game hunting activity. With leaves fallen and temperatures lowered, hunters reported a slight increase in success. Time was also spent responding to wildlife related complaints.COTrentAnderson(Tofte) patrolled the woods and waters for grouse hunting and ATV activity for the week. TheCookCountyATVsafety field day was completed and the students were excited to earn their certification.CO Cassie Block (Two Harbors) Spent time this week patrolling the area for hunting activity. Block would like to remind hunters to double check they have their licenses obtained, and blaze clothing ready to go before the firearms season begins.District 5 - Eveleth area CO Paul Kennedy (International Falls #1) spent the week patrolling area forest roads and responding to various calls for service. A trespass complaint was investigated where a party claimed a hunter was trespassing on a property without permission. It was determined the complainant had been hunting on the property without permission as well. He returned several calls related to the upcoming deer opener and new license system.CO John Slatinski IV (Ray)primarilyworkedsmall game and ATV enforcement. Grouse hunters continued reporting few opportunities, and few ducks have been observed in the area. Preparation for the upcoming rifle deer season continues and all hunters are reminded to wear blaze orange, exercise caution, and leave our forests cleaner than we found them. CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports checking area forest roads and lakes. Outdoor activity over the week was light. Waterfowl hunting appeared nonexistent.Numerousphone callsweretakenovertheweek on a variety of outdoor topics.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0WMlsy_1GrF1UUA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0WMlsy_1GrF1UUA00" width="331" height="325" ></figure></div></body>

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CO Brent Ihnen (Ely 2) focused on patrolling for small game and waterfowl hunters this week. He also monitored trapping activity. Additional time was spent checking anglers and watercraft operators. CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week monitoring angling and hunting activity in the area. The officer instructed the...

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CO Brent Ihnen (Ely 2) focused on patrolling for small game and waterfowl hunters this week. He also monitored trapping activity. Additional time was spent

This week’s Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer reports

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