Weekly CO report

District 6 - Two Harbors area

CO Sean Williams (Ely 1) reports: angling activity continues to be slow as most lakes are still covered in unsafe ice. ATV use was moderate and riders are reminded that several portions of local trails are closed and users must obey posted signs. Violations included: operating an ATV on a closed trail.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely 2) worked this week patrolling his station for spring trapping activity. Officer Ihnen also patrolled for fishing and ATV activity. Additional time was spent completing equipment maintenance and annual inspections.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Hovland) spent the week patrolling steelhead angling activity. The flow in the rivers is varying daily, but fish have started to show up. Inland lakes remain locked up with ice. However recent rain and warmer weather over the next week should make some nice progress in opening up the lakes.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) worked ATV enforcement, monitored spring fish run, and worked a detail on the Rainy River. Additionally, an ATV safety class was held in Babbitt with 20 youths certified thanks to the many volunteers that helped out, and a presentation was given about bear management to VCC?s bear ecology class. Enforcement action was taken for several ATV violations, boating safety violations, and for angling with an unattended line.

CO Megan Franzen (Silver Bay) spent the week monitoring trout angling and smelting activity along the Northshore. Time was also spent responding to wildlife related calls and TIP complaints. Enforcement action was taken for various angling related violations.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on angling enforcement for the week. Anglers were checked fishing tributaries and lake superior with mixed success. Area youth were able to check out boating equipment and talk with officers at the Cook county YMCA?s healthy kids day event. Most area lakes remain ice covered but conditions are changing rapidly.

Two Harbors vacant.

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