Weekly CO report
District 10 - Mille Lacs area
Last updated: 2024-11-04
CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked hunting activity that included a lot of sighting in of rifles for next weekend?s opener. Issues were addressed regarding property line disputes and deer feeding restrictions. Lakes continued to see panfish activity along with dock removals and water trapping.
CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) monitored fall hunting, trapping, angling, and ATVing activities. Numerous calls were answered about questions on the upcoming firearms deer season. Time was spent over the weekend working details with neighboring officers. Enforcement action was taken on violations encountered.
CO Joseph Scholz (Malmo) checked small-game hunters, deer archery hunters, and prepared for the upcoming firearms deer season. Small-game hunters had success towards the end of the week, a few getting some final woodcock before the season close. Wet and cold weather kept activity down compared to the previous week. Enforcement action was taken for ATVs on closed trails and investigations were started for baiting of deer and dumping of deer carcasses. Remember to buy your license before shooting hours and have a safe opener next weekend!
CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) and COC Kennedy spent time working small-game and archery deer hunters. Reports of shooting after hours, wanton waste, and dogs chasing deer were investigated. Enforcement action taken included ATV traveling within the roadway, no PFD, failure to register deer, juvenile without a helmet on ATV, and shooting after hours.
CO Dan Starr (Onamia) took care of a disability permit request and some equipment items. A huge bear was killed by a motor vehicle and permit issued for salvage of the meat. A shining detail was also worked as deer were on the move.
CO Ashley Whiteoak (Aitkin) spent time patrolling for fishing, ATVing, waterfowl-hunting, small-game hunting, and deer archery hunting activities. The officer spent time working on equipment maintenance and training. The officer also spent time following up on calls regarding hunting questions and trespassing concerns.