District 6 - Two Harbors area

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports that ATV activity was lower than expected over the weekend but was still higher than previous weeks. Boating contacts were very low and almost entirely people testing boat motors for the upcoming fishing opener. Violations included operating an ATV with too many passengers, operating an off-highway motorcycle on a roadway, and failure to display ATV registration.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) patrolled his station this week for fishing and boating activity. Ihnen also checked for spring trapping and ATV activity.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week checking steelhead anglers along the North Shore. He worked ATV enforcement and monitored the spring fish run. Enforcement action was taken for several ATV-related violations.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Grand Marais #2) primarily focused on steelhead angling and spring trapping throughout the week. Folks continue to report a decent bite on most of the rivers. Enforcement action was taken for multiple angling violations, ATV violations, minnow dealer violations, and no life jackets.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) reports 14 area youth were certified in Babbitt in ATV safety. Thanks to the volunteers who make this training possible. ATV trails were monitored, and moderate traffic was observed as the trails opened for the season. A detail was worked on the Rainy River. A trespass-related case was worked. Enforcement action was taken for boating safety and registration violations and a minnow-trapping violation.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on trapping and angling enforcement for the week. Violations encountered included various angling and commercial minnow trapping related violations. Boat owners and operators are reminded to review their required safety equipment before hitting the water for the open-water season.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked trapping and angling activity during the week. North Shore streams were still moving swiftly with recent rainfall making stream fishing difficult. Murray assisted with a water survival course for county deputies along with other officers in Staples.

Silver Bay vacant.

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