District 8 - Duluth area

Last updated: 2013-06-04

CO Kipp Duncan (Duluth) worked on three different possible waters violations that include lake levels and working in public waters without a permit. A couple TIP calls were investigated that required continued investigations. Two wildfire investigations were completed with both resulting in negligent acts. Fishing, boating, and invasive species enforcement continues to be worked during the week.

CO Jeff Humphrey (Cromwell) worked angling, boating, AIS, and OHV enforcement. Several enforcement contacts were made for illegal ATV operation, registration, and no safety certification. AIS enforcement/education was conducted with good compliance from boaters and anglers. Anglers were reporting good catches of crappies and walleyes on area lakes with water temps are finally warming up. CO Humphrey assisted CO Mlynar (Aitkin) with a fish over limit investigation which resulted in a number of fish being seized at a residence; charges are pending. Other violations for boating equipment, registration, and angling without licenses were also encountered.

CO Scott Staples (Carlton) attended a division K9 training and meeting at Camp Ripley. Time was spent working ATV activity in high use areas. Enforcement action was taken for not having a safety certificate, equipment and registration violations. Fishing and boating activity has been slow in the area. Enforcement action was taken for angling in a closed area, angling without a license, failure to submit fish for inspection, and registration violations. Complaints of three separate waters violations are being investigated in the area for damming up a river, digging in a lake bed, and silt running into a trout stream.