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Although the Cook County News-Herald knows that the majority of sportsmen and women are law-abiding folks, there are a few that run afoul of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Conservation Officers. Periodically, the DNR provides a report of some of the miscreants the Conservation Officers (CO) have encountered. The News-Herald shares these stories as a reminder to all to be safe and to follow the rules!
(Three stolen snowmobiles recovered in Cook County)
CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) attended firearms training at the St. Paul Police Department. He assisted with certifying 41 students at the Cook County School during the snowmobile safety field day. Time was also spent patrolling area lakes and trails by snowmobile.
CO Hudson Ledeen (Grand Marais #2) reports trout anglers are having more success as the days continue to grow longer. Snowmobile trails are in as good of condition as one could ask for. Ledeen and U.S. Forest Service Officer Belmore recovered three stolen snowmobiles that were abandoned at the edge of the BWCA. The snowmobiles had been previously reported stolen out of an enclosed trailer off the Arrowhead Trail weeks prior. Other violations encountered were failure to display registration, no snowmobile safety certificate, modified snowmobile exhaust and angling with an invalid license.
CO Mitch Lawler (Alexandria) patrolled lakes around Alexandria this week in preparation for the upcoming shelter removal deadline. Recent snowfalls are making it hard for shelter owners who haven’t prepared or don’t have a removal plan. Citations for extra lines and no fishing license were issued to several people trying for panfish after the walleye season closure. A snowmobile/ trout fishing enforcement detail was worked with CO Bermel from Ely to the middle of the Gunflint Trail and back. Hundreds of snowmobilers were observed and lots of trout anglers were checked. Compliance was not great with several citations issued to both user groups.
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