DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs Area)

District 10 – Mille Lacs area

Last updated: 2022-10-10

CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked hunting activity that included trespassing complaints and reports of duck hunting during the split-season break. Aquatic invasive species were monitored as dock and lift removal was going strong.

CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time checking waterfowl and game hunters. Nuisance-animal complaints were followed up on. Griffith assisted with a firearms safety class. Enforcement action was taken for transporting a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, hunting without a license, driving after revocation, and failure to display current registration on an ATV.

CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) checked anglers, hunters, and recreational vehicle riders. Enforcement action was taken for unlawful off-highway motorcycle riding, juvenile passengers without helmets, no federal duck stamp, and transporting loaded firearms. Trespassing violations were also looked into.

Wealthwood vacant.

Malmo vacant.