Weekly CO report

District 6 - Two Harbors area

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports that hunting and ATV activity dropped to almost nonexistent as the last weekend before the regular firearms season arrived. The few grouse hunters checked still reported very timid birds and few shots were taken. Violation included storing equipment overnight in a WMA and hunting with no license in possession.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) spent time this week checking fishing, boating, and ATV activity. Ihnen also patrolled for small game hunters.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) investigated an area spruce top theft. The habitual violator was apprehended with the assistance of local agencies, and charges are pending for timber theft, failure to obtain consent to cut decorative materials, and litter on both public and private property. Approximately 1,300 cut spruce tops were seized. Additional time was spent checking deer stands and hunters. Enforcement action was also taken for ATV violations.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) spent time checking hunters and anglers. Beaver and mink trap lines were inspected. Assistance was given to the 1854 Treaty Authority with hunter who was successful harvesting a bull moose. Equipment maintenance was performed.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on grouse-hunting and angling enforcement for the week. Preparations were made for the upcoming deer opener.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked big-game investigations and took care of seasonal equipment maintenance items in preparation for winter. Murray also investigated forestry violations and an instance of trespass. Enforcement action was taken for trespass and shooting from a motor vehicle.

Silver Bay vacant.

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