District 10 - Mille Lacs area

CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) patrolled area angling, trapping, and ATV riding activity. Many people were out enjoying the warm weekend weather. Enforcement action was taken for angling and ATV violations. Griffith also responded to litter complaints. A reminder that all ATV riders and passengers under 18 are required to wear a DOT-approved helmet.

CO Joseph Scholz (Malmo) saw a significant increase in recreational activity as the weather warmed. Anglers began getting out on area lakes and many ATVs and OHMs were out on the Soo Line trail. Scholz also worked on some land-use and trapping investigations. Enforcement action was taken for taking an overlimit of crappies, angling without a license, operating an ATV without lights, unlawful youth operation of an ATV, and burning without a permit. As the weather warms and more people get out and about, be sure to review regulations for the 2024 season.

CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) checked anglers and ATV riders. Enforcement action was taken for failing to report a fire, expired ATV registration, and driving ATVs where prohibited. Investigations were started due to reports of illegal fires, a wanton waste case, and a complaint of an aggressive black bear.

CO Dan Starr (Onamia) worked on trapping season items and prepared for upcoming safety classes. Annual in-service training was also attended. A complaint of walleye carcasses that were dumped in the Rum River, near a busy road, was also investigated. Starr found approximately 50 walleye carcasses and skins that had been freshly deposited in the river.

CO Ashley Whiteoak (Aitkin) spent time patrolling fishing, trapping, and ATVing activity. She also worked on equipment maintenance. Much of the week was spent at annual training at Camp Ripley.

Wealthwood vacant.

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