CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angler activity where the fall bite was producing some crappie limits. Archery deer hunters were making use of leaves falling off the trees and increased deer movement. Verkuilen assisted with pheasant opener in the western part of the state where birds were still hiding in standing crops and a late…
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Last updated: 2022-10-17 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) took enforcement action this week for registration issues and no helmets on kids on ATVs. An investigation is ongoing regarding a shot-and-dumped bear in the Backus area. Information can be given anonymously by calling the TIP line (1-800-652-9093). CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) checked grouse hunters in the area.…
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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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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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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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District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-08-15 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked sport fishing and monitored public lands for bear-baiting activity. Guida attended a ?Bags with Badges? public relations event hosted by the Brainerd Police Department. He investigated an illegal application of chemical in the public lakebed. The landowner was trying to remove cattails…
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District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-08-15 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked sport fishing and monitored public lands for bear-baiting activity. Guida attended a ?Bags with Badges? public relations event hosted by the Brainerd Police Department. He investigated an illegal application of chemical in the public lakebed. The landowner was trying to remove cattails…
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