District 17 - Albert Lea area

CO Nicholas Ambroz (Waseca) primarily focused on angling and turkey hunting activity. The area had high numbers of anglers as crappies had spawned on area lakes. Weather seemed to impact the number of turkey hunters seen in the field, although hunters reported high numbers of birds. A local agency was also assisted.

CO Jamie VanThuyne (Mankato #1) focused on recreational vehicle and fishing activity. VanThuyne also checked turkey hunters and assisted local agencies.

CO Tyler Lusignan (Faribault) reports checking local lakes and public lands. Anglers are having good success. The warmer weather could be one factor that has increased the fish bite.

CO Jeremy Henke (Albert Lea) checked anglers, turkey hunters and ATV operators this week. Turkey hunters seemed to have better than average success this week. AIS enforcement was worked on area lakes and roadways with compliance excellent.

CO Corey Wiebusch (Mankato #2) worked angling activity this past week. Anglers were finding success catching panfish. ATV activity continues to be steady throughout the district. A firearms safety class was also attended.

CO Meng Moua (Spring Valley) focused on fishing, turkey hunting, and ATV activities. Recent rainfall helped with the low stream water levels, and streams with murky runoff cleared up by the weekend. Turkey hunters were also checked, and many found success during the first week of the spring season.

CO Chris Howe (St. Peter) reports checking anglers, ATV riders, and turkey hunters this week. Questions on a variety of subjects were fielded this week. Howe also patrolled state park and wildlife management area lands.

CO Chad Davis (Owatonna) checked anglers, boaters, trappers, turkey hunters, and ATV operators. Davis patrolled aquatic management areas, wildlife management areas, state parks, waterfowl production areas, and responded to calls.

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