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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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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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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CO Darrin Kittelson (Int?l Falls #1) on leave. CO Curtis Simonson (Int?l Falls #2) on leave. CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) Excellent snow and trail conditions has led to an increase in snowmobilers in the area, although considerably lower than historical levels. Angler numbers have been consistent with mixed reports on success. Equipment maintenance was…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports ice fishing and spearing activity on Rainy Lake and Lake Kabetogama have been slow because of the frigid temperatures. Snowmobile activity has also been minimal with Saturday being the busiest day. After then it was relatively quiet. Enforcement action for the week involved illegal ATV operations. CO John…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports fur registration was attended at the International Falls Area DNR office. Overall trapper numbers were down in the area, but just about everybody had their furs. A report of a vehicle going through the ice on Rainy Lake was taken. Luckily, the individual was able to get out…
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