District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2023-01-10 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) worked snowmobile, fishing and trapping activity this week. Trapping investigations are ongoing. Enforcement action was taken for no fishing license, no shelter tag, registration issues and a panfish overlimit on a special regulation lake. CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports winter outdoor activities are…
Read more
They’ve taught the next generations of outdoor recreationists how to enjoy their sports safely and ethically; busted poachers; worked closely with conservation officers with decades of experience; and learned the ins and outs of natural resources law enforcement. Since they began training last spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 15 newest conservation officers have…
Read more
CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) worked lake activity. Conditions were variable but mostly rough for getting around. Most anglers were using snowmobiles and ATVs to get on the lakes. Violations were found for registration issues, lack of helmets, and lack of required safety training. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time monitoring snowmobile activity and checking anglers…
Read more
CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports the snowmobile trails in the area saw a tremendous amount of activity over the holiday weekend. Fishing pressure was moderate as ice conditions are variable. A large permanent shelter was partially submerged on Gull Lake due to thin ice. Enforcement action was taken for snowmobile and ATV registration violations, angling…
Read more
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is stocking nine lakes in the Grand Rapids area with stream trout in an effort to diversify the types of fish available for anglers. Brook, brown, rainbow, and splake stream trout can be targeted starting January 14. The MNDNR manages 10 lakes, including 3 mine pit lakes, in the Grand Rapids area that are…
Read more
CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) checked ice anglers on area lakes. Trapping activity was monitored in deep snow conditions. Snowmobilers were also checked. CO Dan Starr (Onamia) monitored very little outdoor activity with extreme cold temps making it miserable to be outside. A trespass case was worked on along with a fail to register deer case.…
Read more
Winter is here and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has tips for anyone who wants to try ice fishing. The DNR’s learn to ice fish page (mndnr.gov/GoFishing/Learn-Ice-Fish.html) has information about how to search for fishing lakes online with DNR LakeFinder, how to dress, thrifty ways to get fishing equipment, and how to catch fish through the…
Read more
Last updated: 2022-12-27 CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports area snowmobile trail groups continue to work hard on clearing area trails. Thank you to all who volunteer to help clear trails. Ice anglers are starting to get fish houses out on area lakes after challenging ice conditions. Anglers are reporting mixed results with catching fish. CO Jim…
Read more
First Day Hikes will take place at 11 Minnesota state parks on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, as part of a nationwide effort to connect people with the outdoors. In an initiative spearheaded by the America’s State Parks organization, people in all 50 states will have an opportunity to take guided walks on New Year’s Day.…
Read more
The DNR has finalized an updated wolf management plan that incorporates the diverse views of Minnesotans and will guide the state’s approach to wolf conservation for the next 10 years. The DNR’s updated wolf management plan incorporates the diverse views of Minnesotans and guides the state’s approach to wolf conservation. The wolf plan describes and…
Read more