Weekly DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

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 trails and checking anglers, deer hunters, and waterfowl hunters. Enforcement action included leaving equipment overnight in a state recreation area, no ATV registration, waterfowl-related violations, and hunting over bait.

CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) continued working his field training assignment with COC Ben Ulrich. Numerous waterfowl and archery deer hunters were checked this week. Violations included hunting during a closed season, no license in possession, and transportation of loaded firearms in motor vehicle. The officers participated in a local live radio interview and also instructed students at a firearms safety class.

CO Tony Flerlage (Crosby) checked deer and duck hunters. He found anglers doing well with the fall bite. He investigated calls of people feeding and baiting deer in the CWD Zone.

Pine River vacant.