CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) checked small-game and waterfowl hunters this week. Trespassing, nuisance-wildlife and licensing related calls were handled. CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking anglers and small-game hunters throughout the week. Various violations were found and enforcement actions were taken. CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) and COC Ryan Christenson spent time patrolling ATV…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer 17 parcels at multiple public auctions this fall. In October, there will be opportunities in both Rochester and Wadena to bid at in-person auctions. More information about the auction process and parcels can be found below and on the DNR’s Land Sale webpage. Registration begins a half…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Fresh out of the Conversation Officer Academy Program and right into training in the field, Conservation Officer candidate Ben Ulrich (ull-rick) joined the Wake The Lakes Morning Show last week to chat on important topics related to deer feeding bans ahead of the firearms season at the beginning of November. Candidate Ulrich spoke about the…
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Last updated: 2022-10-03 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where falling water temperatures caused angler success to pick up. He also attended some training, assisted with the confiscated equipment auction, and assisted with an injured loon. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) followed up on wetland and trespass complaints. Time was spent checking small-game and archery hunters.…
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Vigilant DNR watercraft inspectors prevented the introduction of starry stonewort to Lake Superior, which is currently not known to be infested with the harmful invasive species. A DNR watercraft inspector saw what appeared to be grass in the motor intake of a boat whose owner approached the Agate Bay public water access to Lake Superior…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for about $48,000 in grants to develop and expand shooting ranges in the state. The money, which the Legislature provided to address shooting range capacity issues, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The applicant period is open-ended, but funding expires June 30, 2023. The grants,…
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District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-10-03 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled this week for big-game, migratory waterfowl, and small-game hunters. Field training continued with COC Ulrich. A livestock producer reported a calf loss due to wolf depredation. A trapper was notified and confirmed it as a wolf kill. Nine gray wolves were removed…
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Deer carcass movement restrictions are in place for 14 deer permit areas located in southeastern and north-central Minnesota and the south metro area. DPAs 604, 605, 643, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 655, 661 and 679 together form the Chronic Wasting Disease management zone. Hunters are not allowed to bring whole deer carcasses outside the…
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Last updated: 2022-09-26 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked waterfowl hunters as the season opened for most hunters. A trespassing issue was addressed when access to a fishing lake was disputed. He also monitored a local ATV ride and checked big-game hunters. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) worked a busy duck opener. Time was also spent checking anglers…
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The Minnesota fall turkey hunting season offers hunters a challenge and another way to experience the outdoors in October. Fall turkey season is open from Saturday, Oct. 1, through Sunday, Oct. 30. Hunters are allowed to take one turkey of either sex during the fall season. Fall turkey hunters may use a crossbow, firearm or…
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