Weekly CO report

District 18 - Rochester area

CO Brittany Hauser (Red Wing) spent the week patrolling for area angling and ATV activity. Multiple complaints were followed up on and a fire on state forest land was investigated. Enforcement action was taken for failure to control a campfire.

CO Derek Schneider (Zumbrota) investigated a trapping complaint involving a dog being stuck in a snare. The trapper was unlicensed, and the snare season is closed. Anglers on the Cannon River were found to be keeping Walleye out of season, using extra lines and not possessing fishing licenses. Time was spent checking anglers below the Mississippi River lock and dams. Enforcement action was taken for boaters being in the restricted area below a dam.

CO Marie Petersen (Wabasha) patrolled Wabasha County for angling, boating, and turkey hunting activity. Varied success was found among anglers and hunters. She gave a presentation to a class of juniors and seniors at the Wabasha-Kellogg School regarding the importance of Conservation Officers. Multiple violations were found throughout the week. Enforcement action was taken for angling without having licenses in possession, trespassing complaints, and angling in areas seasonally closed for taking fish.

CO Joel Heyn (Plainview) worked mainly anglers and turkey hunters during the week. Lots of hunters were out and success was minimal for hunters checked. Heyn also handled other calls involving bow fishing violations.

CO Annette Schlag (Rochester #1) continued training at Camp Ripley with K9 Trapper. Training encompassed tracking, detection for various types of game and Zebra mussels, and obedience. Trapper is continuing to do well with training and is very excited every morning to tackle whatever new puzzle he is presented with.

CO Calli Oberg (Winona) spent the week following up on various TIP calls. Additional time was spent checking angler and turkey hunters. Enforcement action taken included: Failure to have various watercraft safety equipment, no angling license in possession, and possession of illegal length walleye.

CO Mitch Boyum (Rushford) reports checking turkey hunters during the second season. Success slowed a little, and winds and rains didn?t help. CO Boyum spoke with a Grandfather and his grandson, Weston. They had been out and still trying to get a bird in range. Good luck to you both. Baby animal calls are once again coming in. Folks are reminded to leave these animals alone. ATV use has picked up and complaints have started.

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