Weekly CO report

District 8 - Duluth area

CO Derek Peterlin (Brookston) large numbers of people have been gathering at the common hot spots for the smelt run around Duluth and the North Shore. In addition to monitoring smelt activity, he investigated several reports of various littering/dumping complaints throughout the district. He also investigated an incident in which a dog had been caught and killed by an illegally set trap.

CO Tony Elwell (Cloquet) monitored angling and turkey hunting this week. Trapping complaints involving possible trespass were investigated. North shore angling patrols were conducted. Many steelhead anglers and smelters were checked this past week. Smelt are running and the steelhead run is starting to pick up. Angling license violations were dealt with this week as well as decorative material harvesting violations.

CO Mikeena Wehr (Carlton) spent time working the busy ATV/OHM activity this week. Time was spent checking anglers, including those bowfishing on waterways. Over the weekend, assistance was given to local law enforcement and a law and ethics talk was given to youth at an ATV safety field day. Time was also spent working the smelt run in Duluth area.

CO Aimee Hand (Willow River) continued to check bow fishermen, panfish and sucker anglers throughout the week. Complaints were fielded regarding fish being dumped on shore and people fishing in closed areas. Spring beaver/otter traps were monitored as well. ATV/OHM activity remains high in the General CC Andrews state forest. Illegal activity in the Nemadji continues to be the number one fielded complaint.

CO Soriano (Hinckley) Many anglers have been spotted across the county trying their luck on the local streams, rivers, and lakes. Common violations observed have been keeping game fish out of season and no valid license resulting in enforcement action being taken. ATVers are reminded to visit the DNR?s website for updates on open trails, as many tracks have been followed into closed trails from local residences.

CO Ben Karon (Pine City) spent time this week working ORV/OHV trespassing issues in the Chengwatana State Forest. Anglers, boaters and turkey hunters were checked as well. Please remember the parking area by the main gate of the Chengwatana is designated as a Day Use Area. Shooting is not allowed there. Multiple signs have been placed in the past, but have been vandalized, taken down, or stolen.

Duluth West vacant.

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