Weekly CO report

District 12 - Princeton area

CO Blong Lor (Center City) spent the week working anglers. Lor also worked recreational boaters. Time was spent following up on public water and wetland complaints.

CO Koleby Dingmann (Sauk Rapids) spent the week working ATV and sport fishing activity in the area. Angler success has been moderate in the area. A peace officer memorial event was attended in Rice.

CO Justin Frisch (Cambridge) continued checking lakes in the area for angling and boating activities. A reminder for boaters to check registration before heading out on the water. Several boats checked had expired registration. Frisch also patrolled with an ATV on the Soo Line South and Red Top ATV trails.

CO Emmitt Winkels (Milaca) focused on fishing violations and activity in the area. Winkels also followed up on violations from the past. Time was also spent on squad maintenance.

CO Tshungtsim Thao (Buffalo) spent time checking anglers on local lakes and rivers. Time was also spent on TIP calls and aquatic invasive species violation follow ups. A class on animal furs was taught at Environmental Education Days hosted by Wright County Parks.

CO Trent Seamans (Big Lake) focused patrols around area lakes and rivers. Additional time was spent following up on various complaints related to the Sand Dunes State Forest. Enforcement action for the week included establishing a campsite for too long and littering. Seamans also cited an individual for fishing with extra lines. It was the fourth time the individual has been cited for fishing with extra lines since 2016, and the third time Seamans has caught the violator. Seamans seized the poles used to fish illegally and released the fish in the individual?s possession back to the lake.

CO Mike Krauel (Mora) spent the week assisting at the DNR Conservation Officer Academy. Krauel and K9 Bolt also assisted at an AIS check station. Krauel also checked area anglers.

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