DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

District 9 – Brainerd area

Last updated: 2023-02-27

CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports area lakes saw high activity among ice anglers this weekend and recent snowfall allowed snowmobilers to enjoy a great weekend on the trails. Sullivan also checked area lakes for litter and permanent shelters that have not been visited lately. The permanent shelter removal deadline is 11:59 p.m. on March 6 in the Brainerd area. Enforcement action was taken for extra and unattended angling lines.

CO Andrew Ladzinski (Pine River) patrolled area lakes for snowmobiling and angling activity, with small perch being the typical catch. He dispatched an injured deer on West Wood Lake. Questions were fielded regarding whitefish spearing and local lake stocking reports. A reminder to anglers: Fishing licenses expire Feb. 28.

CO Jim Guida (Brainerd #2) worked sport fishing and snowmobile enforcement. Guida assisted a local trail club with a vintage sled ride. The ride was well attended and with the recent snowfall the trails were in good shape. Guida addressed a complaint of illegal deer feeding where the violation was detected and the suspect was cited for a third time in three years.

CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) spent time checking ice anglers and conducting investigations throughout the week. Recent snow had the snowmobile trails in good condition, and many riders were out enjoying to good weekend weather.

CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking snowmobile riders throughout the week. Enforcement action was taken for speeding and various registration violations.

CO Tony Flerlage (Crosby) saw many people get fish houses off the lakes before the snow. He attended training in Duluth and worked a snowmobile detail in Lake County. Snowmobile trails were good in the station, and they saw a lot of use over the weekend.