Turkey hunters have from Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Friday, Feb. 17, to apply for turkey hunting permits for the A-C spring hunting seasons in Mille Lacs and Carlos Avery wildlife management areas and the A-B seasons in Whitewater Wildlife Management Area. In addition to a turkey license, a permit is required for those hoping to…
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District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2023-01-23 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked snowmobile traffic. Some riders were complacent about properly attaching their registration and trail stickers. Fish house numbers increased despite challenges with lake access. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) worked area snowmobile trails. Activity was busy throughout the weekend. Time was also spent checking…
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CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) spent the week on snowmobile checking riders and anglers. Trapping activity was monitored. Enforcement action was taken for various fishing and license/registration issues. CO Andrew Ladzinski (Pine River) conducted snowmobile patrols on Upper and Lower Whitefish Lake. Anglers are reporting a very slow bite, with many perch showing up on…
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District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2023-01-17 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where shelter numbers were gradually increasing. Snowmobile traffic was worked in different parts of the state and snowmobile riders were making use of mostly good trail conditions. Knowledge of snowmobile registration appeared to be regressing as some operators claimed they…
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CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) spent the week on fishing, snowmobiling and trapping activity. Enforcement action was taken for no fishing license, no shelter tag, and expired registration. CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports the Nisswa 100 cross country snowmobile race brought race families and race fans to the area. Area lakes are seeing lots of…
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District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2023-01-10 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where rough ice, slush and snow continued to impede access. Snowmobiles and ATVs have been the preferred means of access resulting in violations for registration, safety training, and no helmets on juveniles. Trapping activity was monitored where deep snow was…
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Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is Saturday, Jan. 14, through Monday, Jan. 16. During the three-day weekend, any Minnesota resident can go ice fishing for free if fishing with a child 15 years old or younger. Minnesotans 15 years old or younger don’t need fishing licenses any time of the year. “Ice fishing is…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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