CO Curtis Simonson (Int?l Falls #2) reports spending the past week attending training at Camp Ripley and working the Rainy River. This past weekend had many people out on the Rainy River. Simonson would like to remind people to check boat registration before hitting the water for the first time this open water season and…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports people have started open-water fishing on the Rainy River, with one access open (Nelson Park, Birchdale) for launching. People are reminded to have their current fishing license, current boat registration, and boat safety equipment onboard. Enforcement action was taken for boat registration issues. Several animal-related complaints were also…
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CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports checking tip-up anglers this past week and working ATV enforcement on area lakes and county roads. The Rainy River continues to make little progress with the ice disappearing slowly after cold weather moved in. CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) reports snowmobiling and angling activity have both slowed considerably…
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CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports having a busy week patrolling area snowmobile trails and ice anglers on area lakes. The nice weather this past week had many people out searching for crappies and had tip-up anglers chasing northern pike. The Rainy River continues to open up and lose ice every day, but remains…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports another busy weekend with snowmobile and ice fishing activities on the big lakes. People are reminded to use caution and common sense as the weather warms up and the ice conditions change. Also, it might be a good time to get the shelters off the ice on Rainy…
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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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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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