Weekly CO report

District 7 - Grand Rapids area

CO Vinny Brown (Northome) monitored decorative materials harvesting activities, checked grouse and duck hunters, and answered hunting related questions. As we approach firearms deer opener, people are encouraged to call the Turn in Poachers hotline or download the free MNTip app to report hunting violations with the option to remain anonymous.

CO Jayson Hansen (Bigfork) worked ATV riders, hunters, and anglers. He patrolled campgrounds and trails. Numerous game and fish-related questions were answered. He also responded to wildlife-related complaints.

CO Mike Fairbanks (Deer River) and COC Andrew Struffert spent time checking anglers and hunters. Violations this week included transporting loaded firearms, not having licenses in possession, and collecting decorative materials without a permit. Enforcement action was taken. The officers also arrested an ATV operator for DWI and assisted the Itasca County Sheriff?s Office and State Patrol with injury crashes.

CO Jimmy Van Asch (Pengilly) worked with COC Wehking focusing on sport fishing, small-game, big-game, trapping, ATV, and decorative materials enforcement. Several deer hunters were contacted making last-minute preparations before the upcoming firearms deer season and a spruce top theft was investigated, as well. Enforcement action was taken for a variety of hunting and angling violations.

CO Taylor Hochstein (Hill City) primarily checked small-game hunters and ATV recreators this week. Time was spent training COC Franzen, and they worked on preparing for the upcoming firearms deer season. Enforcement action was taken for small-game violations.

CO Brian Holt (Grand Rapids) monitored recreational vehicle activity and small-game hunting. Time was also spent following up on open cases and a TIP complaint.

NE ATV officer vacant.

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