District 15 - Marshall area

Last updated: 2013-05-07

CO Matt Loftness (Marshall) spent the majority of the week working ATV, trout fishing, and turkey hunting enforcement. The May 1st bow fishing opener has brought out a lot of archery enthusiasts. Assistance was also given with firearms safety classes in Vesta, Tracy, and Balaton.

CO Ed Picht (Montevideo) checked spring turkey hunters and crappie fishermen. Turkey hunters have had more success with the better weather. CO Picht assisted another agency with a search warrant.

CO Craig Miska (Ortonville) reports that the ice pack on Big Stone Lake is finally melting away. The first boats of the season have been seen on the north end of the lake. Spring pan fishing and fish run activity were also monitored. Violations for burning prohibited materials were dealt with.

CO Gary Nordseth (Worthington) gave a law and ethics presentation at a FAS range day in Worthington. The class drew youngsters from as far away as Mankato. The officer followed up on several fishing related TIP calls.

CO Doug Lage (Marshall) reports that Hendricks Lake is almost open. Some boaters have taken the plunge. Several Nuisance Beaver permits were issued. Deer complaints are still coming in.

CO Jim Robinson (Slayton) spent the week conducting investigations from fall and winter poaching activities. Angling activity has picked up.

CO Neil Henriksen (Benson) reports the enforcement focus of the week was directed at investigating complaints of illegal shooting, fishing activity, and monitoring spring fish run. A protected waters violation was investigated based on information received from the public.

WREO Larry Hanson (Southern Region) followed up on WCA cases and issued a WCA restoration order in Pipestone County. Training was attended in in Anoka. An AIS class for law enforcement officers was presented in Kandiyohi County.

Madison - vacant.

Redwood Falls - vacant.