District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-11-28 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) spent time on outstanding deer-season complaints. Anglers were testing the ice and found some panfish-fishing success. CO Tony Flerlage (Crosby) saw a low number of hunters for the weekend muzzleloader opener. Grouse hunters were more common, as were squirrel hunters. The weather has…
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Ice anglers can harvest walleye on both Mille Lacs and Upper Red lakes this winter season. On Upper Red Lake, a three-walleye bag limit, with one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed in possession, went into effect Nov. 1. On Mille Lacs Lake, a one-walleye bag limit, with one walleye between 21-23 inches or one…
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CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) continued checking deer hunters. There were complaints of baiting, trespassing, and hunting after the season closed. Some waterfowl hunters were still out despite shallow waters freezing over. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) continued monitoring firearms deer season activities. Fewer hunters were observed throughout the week with the cooler weather. Griffith followed up…
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CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) wrapped up investigations from the deer and bear seasons. Enforcement action was taken for deer- and waterfowl-related violations. CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports deer hunters and waterfowl hunters were in the area enjoying time outdoors as the firearms and waterfowl seasons come to a close. Hunters reported that deer movement…
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If you plan to burn this month, first check the fire danger and burning restrictions webpage and monitor conditions closely. Burning permits are required across much of the state right now.Drought conditions over the past year mean fires can burn into the dry organic layer below the surface. These deep fires hold heat for days or sometimes months that…
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Public entities and nonprofit organizations serving people younger than 18 can apply for No Child Left Inside grants through 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering the grants to help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike, bike, or simply learn more about nature. The DNR…
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A pre-Thanksgiving cold snap means some lakes and ponds across Minnesota are beginning to freeze. However, this ice isn’t safe to walk on and the water underneath is dangerously cold. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to be extremely cautious around the water and, with children home for Thanksgiving break, to talk with…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will waive entrance fees to all 75 state parks and recreation areas Friday, Nov. 25 — the day after Thanksgiving. This “Free Park Day” is one of four days each year on which the DNR waives the vehicle permit requirement to enter state parks and recreation areas. The goal…
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CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) continued to check deer hunters and ATV-riding activity. Protected landings were starting to ice up but some anglers were still doing well during the late-season bite. The cold front also brought out duck hunters who were taking advantage of the Mille Lacs Lake open-water exemption. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) continued working…
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District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-11-14 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) spent the week checking hunters and trappers. Enforcement action was taken for various violations. CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked the busy firearms deer season. Waterfowl hunting in the area was also monitored. Guida received TIP calls of illegal dumping of deer carcasses.…
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