Tag: Conservation Officers

Conservation Officer weekly report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports snowmobile and ice fishing continue to be the main emphasis of enforcement activities. Enforcement action was taken snowmobile registration and exceeding snowmobile trail speed limit regulations. Several animal-related complaints were also handled throughout the week CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports spending this past week checking ice…
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March 8, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report – District 5, 3-1-22

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports monitoring snowmobile and angling activities. Fishing remains poor. There?s deep snow, slush, and significant drifting on area lakes. People with fish houses on area lakes should start coming up with a plan for removal. Area forest roads were checked and timber sale sites were monitored. CO Aaron Larson (Tower) investigated…
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March 1, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report District 5 2-22-22

CO Darrin Kittelson (Int?l Falls #1) reports snowmobiling and ice fishing activities continue to be the main focus in the area, however participation has been slow with the frigid weather. A youth snowmobile safety class was held with 18 area youth getting their safety certificates. People are reminded that safety should be a priority when…
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February 22, 2022 0

DNR Conservation Officer Report District 5 2-8-22

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports snowmobile activity in the area is picking up with the recent snowfall. Trails are in great shape but lake surfaces remain rough. Ice fishing has been slow on Rainy Lake, but it hasn’t stopped people from getting outdoors to enjoy the hopes of catching a fish or two.…
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February 8, 2022 0