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DISTRICT 1
CO Ethen Mapes was called to assist in the search and rescue of an overdue rock climber in Ontonagon County. The search lasted into the early morning hours when the rock climber was found alive and unharmed. The man had become trapped halfway down a very high rock face while scouting for a group rock climbing event. The climber was unable to climb up or down and was trapped on a small rock ledge for over 30 hours with no food, water, shade or means of communication. He was located with the assistance of the Michigan State Police K9. Mapes then climbed up the rock face through a small ravine and was able to lower the man’s climbing gear down to him, allowing him to finish his descent.
CO Jeremy Sergey is investigating a complaint in which an individual reportedly beat several ducks to death with a wooden club in Menominee County.
CO Brett DeLonge and Acting Sgt. Mark Leadman conducted a marine patrol to Stannard Rock in Lake Superior. The goal of the patrol was to conduct marine checks and fishing violations, including over-limit takes of lake trout. The COs contacted several anglers and conducted marine checks. The COs also patrolled the Huron Islands which are located outside the Keweenaw Bay.
CO Brett DeLonge received a complaint regarding geese being shot on a lake near the Marquette/Alger county line. DeLonge arrived on scene and interviewed individuals at the residence where the geese were shot, as well as multiple neighbors who witnessed the incident. Upon contact, DeLonge observed a dead goose in the water and spoke with several individuals. DeLonge received a confession of two minors who shot at a family of geese with a BB gun to scare them. DeLonge retrieved the dead goose and performed a quick necropsy on the tailgate of his patrol truck which revealed that the goose appeared to be shot with a small caliber rifle. DeLonge followed up with the juveniles and their parents with his findings. Enforcement action was taken.
DISTRICT 2
CO Calvin Smith was contacted at 1:45 a.m. by Central Dispatch regarding a lost hiker near Tahquamenon Falls. Smith used his ORV to navigate the local trail system to search for the missing hiker. The missing hiker was located within three hours and returned to his group in good health.
COs Colton Gelinas and Calvin Smith conducted a patrol of the Straits of Mackinac looking for marine violations. Several yachters were found to be operating without registering their vessel with the Secretary of State, avoiding paying sales tax. Enforcement action was taken.
CO Tom Oberg received a complaint of an illegally shot Canada goose near Sault Ste. Marie. Oberg contacted the suspect and conducted an interview. After a few minutes of the suspect denying he shot a goose, he finally confessed to seeing a goose in his yard and shooting it. Oberg seized the firearm that was used in the violation. A report is being compiled and will be sent to the Chippewa County Prosecutor’s Office.
CO Chris Lynch was on patrol when he observed a pickup parked off the side of a two-track road. Lynch drove up to the truck to find that the driver was lost and trying to locate his buddy. His buddy was riding a dirt bike that had broken down. Lynch located the dirt bike and its operator. He additionally guided the pickup driver to the location. Both were very thankful for Lynch’s help. The dirt bike operator had been broken down in the woods for some time and the pick-up truck driver had been looking for him almost as long.
CO Chris Lynch and Cpl. Mike Hammill responded to a complaint of a set gill net in Lake Michigan near Ludington Park. Once the COs arrived on scene, they contacted and ticketed an individual for subsistence fishing outside of his approved treaty area.
DISTRICT 3
CO Eric Bottorff stopped two vessels within 20 minutes on Burt Lake for towing skiers and tubers with no observers while operating a PWC. Both operators were cited for the violations. In addition, the second operator was warned for failing to exhibit his safety certificate and a second subject who was riding on the large tube had been warned for towing without an observer several minutes earlier on the same PWC.
COs Nathan Sink, Kyle Cherry and Tim Rosochacki assisted the Michigan State Police with looking for a suspect who crashed his vehicle and fled into the woods. After searching for the individual, the suspect was located and taken into custody without incident.
CO Paul Fox responded to several complaints in Presque Isle County near Posen regarding dead deer lying in a property owner’s driveway. Two of the deer appeared to be struck by a vehicle and two appeared to be shot in the head. The complaint is under investigation.
CO Jon Sklba responded to a truck versus elk accident in Cheboygan County. The vehicle was totaled, and the elk died because of the accident. No other injuries were reported. The elk was able to be salvaged and it was turned over to a local organization.
CO Sidney Collins received a complaint of tree stumps dumped and blocking access to a public lake. There is road construction in Montmorency Township where trees were removed from the side of the road. The company contracted was contacted about dumping the stumps. They are working with the DNR to make the access foot traffic only, to prevent ORVs from riding the shore of the water and damaging wetlands. The area will be cleaned up to look presentable.
DISTRICT 4
CO Rich Stowe responded to a bear shooting call at the same location where a bear had attacked four pigs approximately a month ago. The nuisance bear showed no fear of humans and was euthanized for safety reasons.
CO Steve Converse responded to a call of a subject drowning in the Manistee River. Converse arrived on scene to find CPR already in progress. Converse assisted with CPR and carrying the subject up out of the river bottoms. The female victim had been involved in rescuing kids who had become endangered in the river currents. While the young swimmers were brought to safety, she did not survive.
CO Steve Converse and Sgt. Grant Emery were patrolling the Manistee River when they contacted a group of three subjects on a boat. There were six fishing poles all rigged up with live bait but only one of the subjects had a license. The other two subjects claimed that they had not been fishing, but only swimming. On the next check, Converse found out that the two boats were fishing together. Converse asked the occupants of the second boat if all three subjects on the other boat had been fishing and they stated yes. The COs returned to the original boat and quickly obtained confessions that they had indeed been fishing without licenses. Enforcement action was taken.
CO Kyle Publiski and Probationary CO (PCO) Nick Ingersoll were contacted by Ludington State Park staff about a site that was using marijuana. Publiski and Ingersoll arrived at the site and interviewed the subjects, who denied smoking and having marijuana. Ingersoll continued to interview the subjects at the site and eventually got a confession from the subjects. Ingersoll searched their tents and located several vials of marijuana hash oil. Enforcement action taken.
CO Troy Mueller checked a fisherman at Sunrise Lake in Osceola County who was illegally possessing an undersized 8-inch largemouth bass. The fisherman stated he did not know the legal-size limit was 14 inches. A ticket was issued. An hour later, Mueller was patrolling through state land when he encountered a truck trying to drive up an illegal hill climb causing erosive conditions. Mueller contacted the driver of the truck. The driver was the same fisherman that he had issued a ticket to at Sunrise Lake. The driver stated that he did not know it was illegal. Enforcement action was taken.
DISTRICT 5
COs Ben McAteer and Matt Zultak contacted a group of anglers fishing in a canal on Houghton Lake in Roscommon County. The fishermen indicated they had been fishing for a few hours and had caught one largemouth bass and two rock bass. One of the anglers admitted he had not purchased a 2018 fishing license. While checking the fish, the largemouth bass was determined to be under the legal size as well. A couple of hours later, the two COs encountered a similar situation when they located another undersized bass in a livewell. Enforcement action was taken.
CO Craig Neal was patrolling Missaukee County when he noticed two ORV operators not wearing helmets. Neal stopped the two individuals and noticed they did not have ORV licenses either. The operators stated they knew they needed helmets but did not realize they needed the ORV licenses. Enforcement action was taken.
CO Kyle Bader took the hunter education laser shot trailer to the Ogemaw Hills Sportsman’s Club for a free event for kids. Well over 100 contacts were made with 75 kids registered at the gate. Other activities at the event included archery and firearm ranges, orienteering, and learning to call turkeys.
COs Ethan Gainforth, Mark Papineau and Sgt. Jon Wood spent time occupying a booth at the Clare County Fair. The COs were well received. They fielded numerous questions about marine, ORV, hunting and trapping regulations. It was an excellent opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to interact directly with the local COs.
Upon request, CO Steve Lockwood and Sgt. Jon Wood assisted the Clare County Sheriff’s Department with security at the Charlie Daniels Band concert at the Clare County Fair. In addition to providing security, numerous contacts were made, and many outdoor recreational questions were answered. The cooperative security detail was a success and went off without any negative incidents.
DISTRICT 6
CO Seth Rhodea contacted two anglers trolling on Lake Huron and upon asking to check their fishing licenses neither angler was able to produce a license. A license check revealed that neither person had a license. Multiple tickets were issued.
CO Mark Siemen assisted the Sanilac County Sheriff’s Department with a traffic crash where the driver fled the scene after the crash. Siemen was familiar with the suspect from prior contacts and arrests from last summer. After a brief investigation the suspect was located at a farm and was taken into custody for warrants from prior DNR violations and other criminal charges out of Tuscola County.
CO Joshua Wright was patrolling in Tuscola County when he heard a call go out of a breaking and entering in progress. Wright was only a couple of blocks from the call and started looking for the suspects that were described by the witness. Within a few minutes, Wright located the suspects and took them into custody. It was determined that they were trying to steal a bike from a residence and were alarmed and fled. Their bolt cutters were located and they are being charged for attempted larceny.
Area COs participated in the Grindstone Port Hope Sportsman’s Club Youth Day. This year conservation officers from the area and the district offered a hunter safety online completion course. The class was attended by 17 students, all of whom passed and received their Hunter Safety Certificate. This event was attended by at least 130 youth. The laser shot trailer was also on site for the kids to utilize.
DISTRICT 7
CO Chris Holmes patrolled Woods Lake and watched a subject fishing from a kayak for several minutes. Holmes made contact with the subject in the parking lot when he came to shore. The male subject was visibly upset because he had lost his car keys in the lake. The subject then became argumentative and refused to display a fishing license or identify himself and would not allow Holmes to inspect his bucket of fish. After several minutes of discussion and multiple requests for the documents, Holmes informed the subject he was under arrest and attempted to place the subject into custody. The subject resisted arrest but was eventually detained without injury and lodged in the Kalamazoo County Jail for resisting arrest and failing to display a fishing license. At the jail, the subject admitted he didn’t like the police since he had been in prison for 29 years for armed robbery.
CO Zach Bauer was on patrol when he noticed an angler fishing near the Berrien Springs dam. Contact was made with the angler and the angler stated that he was about to buy his fishing license online. The angler said he does that often. Bauer conducted a search of his fishing license history and the angler had not purchased a fishing license in Michigan since 2013. Enforcement action was taken.
CO Zach Bauer was on patrol watching some anglers fishing near the Berrien Springs dam. Bauer contacted the anglers. Further investigation revealed that one of the anglers was fishing with a lure with treble hooks in an area where multi-pointed hooks are illegal for preservation of trout and salmon. Enforcement action was taken on the violation.
CO Matt Page received a complaint of a subject possibly shooting great blue herons on a marsh preserve. Upon further information, it was found that one great blue heron had been submitted to Wildlife Division by the complainant and a necropsy report identified cause of death from a projectile. Page checked the area and located an additional great blue heron carcass that was directly behind a home near the marsh preserve. Page interviewed the homeowner who admitted that he had shot “at least two birds” because they were eating the fish out of his pond. Enforcement action was taken.
DISTRICT 8
COs Troy Ludwig and Sam Schluckbier were patrolling near Michigan Center Lake when they observed two subjects using a cast net and dip net to take fish. When the COs contacted the subjects, they had just thrown the cast net and pulled in a number of sunfish. When the COs asked to see the subject’s fishing licenses, they stated that they were not fishing. The COs checked the bucket they had with them and located five small catfish. A check with dispatch showed that both subjects had valid fishing licenses. Further investigation showed that neither subject was aware of netting laws on inland waters. The COs educated the subjects on the legal and illegal use of a dip net and the illegal use of a cast net. Enforcement action was taken.
CO Sam Schluckbier received an anonymous complaint that a horse rehabilitator in Eaton County was keeping a fawn deer in one of the barns. Schluckbier responded to the residence and located a three-legged fawn that was being housed in a small shed. The suspect admitted she was given the injured fawn in late May and that it had remained in captivity for almost two months. A similar incident had occurred last summer involving the suspect keeping deer at her farm. Schluckbier contacted a local rehabilitator to ensure the fawn receives proper care. Enforcement action was taken.
CO Rich Nickols investigated a deer that was found dead in Haslett. A homeowner found the deer dead in the middle of a garden and took the deer to the MSU disease lab for CWD testing. Law Enforcement Division was contacted after a .22 caliber bullet was found during the necropsy. Nickols was able to backtrack the deer a short distance and found where it had entered the homeowner’s property, but it was not possible to find the location where the deer had been shot. The deer had been gut shot and may have traveled a considerable distance before bleeding out internally and dying.
DISTRICT 9
COs Raymond Gardner, Jessie Curtis, Johnathan Kamps and Sgt. Todd Szyska conducted a group marine patrol on the Holloway Reservoir in Lapeer and Genesee counties. During the patrol enforcement action was taken for multiple violations including anglers fishing without a fishing license, undersize walleye, unattended fishing lines, unserviceable fire extinguishers and failure to provide personal floatation devices.
While on marine patrol on Lake Oakland, COs Danielle Zubek and Katie Stawara observed a boat operating recklessly in shallow water within close proximity to docks, other boaters and a narrow passage way to a connecting lake. The COs conducted a stop on the watercraft and began speaking with the boat owner/operator. While asking simple questions, it was determined by the COs that the boat operator had been drinking. The operator was lodged at the Oakland County Jail and enforcement action was taken.
CO Justin Muehlhauser followed-up on a complaint of captive ducks at a residence in Flint. The caller stated that there were two mallards kept captive at the residence. He also stated that he was a hunter and was positive that they were wild mallards. Upon speaking with the property owner, it was determined that the ducks were domestic Rouen ducks and purchased at a local store.
Sgt. Todd Szyska and CO Johnathan Kamps contacted a fisherman at the Holloway Dam. Upon interviewing the suspect, it was determined that the individual was hiding three undersized walleyes. The walleyes were hidden in a trash bag within the individual’s backpack. The undersized walleyes were seized and enforcement action was taken.
CO David Schaumburger encountered two anglers fishing with seven poles. The CO asked both anglers to point out the poles they were each using. They each pointed out three poles, until the CO asked what the seventh pole was for. One of the anglers stated that pole did not count because it was his “goby pole.” The CO pointed out that his partner was using a “goby pole” as a third line and that was not fair to him. Enforcement action was taken.
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Banquets/Fundraisers.
Sept. 8: Women for Wildlife RMEF Event, Gaylord. For more info call Jeff Van Buren, 844-530-4054.
Sept. 13: Kalkaska WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Moose Lodge 2348, Kalkaska. For more info call Pat Modos, 231-258-4551.
Sept. 13: Knights of Columbus #13799 Wild Game Dinner, 6 p.m., Fern Hill Golf Club, Clinton Twp. For more info Call Bill, 586-286-3620.
Sept. 15: Jackson County PF Banquet, 6 p.m., Cascades Manor House, Jackson. For more info call Ben Beaman, 313-418-4341.
Sept. 21: North Central RGS Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Quality Inn, West Branch. For more info call Bruce Barlow, 989-385-5618.
Sept. 22: German American Marksmanship Club Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Auburn Hills. For more info call James Binder, 586-979-9128.
Sept. 24: Grand Traverse WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Boone’s Long Lake Inn, Traverse City. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
Sept. 29: Hesperia WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Christ the King, Hesperia. For more info call Brad Harrald, 231-450-0216.
Sept. 29: Thumb Chapter #101 PF Banquet, 4 p.m., Franklin Inn, Bad Axe. For more info call Bill Tepper, 989-551-9153.
Sept. 29: Eaton County PF Banquet, 5 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish Hall. For more info call Gary Pruden, 517-204-7473.
Oct. 6: Ruby Creek WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Ruby Creek Conservation Club, Branch. For more info call Jim Kurdziel, 231-894-1515.
Oct. 9: Allegan Area WTU Banquet, 5:30 p.m., The Silo, Allegan. For more info call Blain Becktold, 616-502-0881.
Oct. 20: Scottville Optimist Club Banquet, 6 p.m. at the Club. For more info call Diane Watts, 231-462-3623.
Oct. 20: Kaleva WTU Banquet, 5 p.m., Kaleva Tavern, Kaleva. For more info call Andy Robak, 231-362-3161.
Archery
Sept. 1-2: Ohio Society of Traditional Archers, 9 a.m., Claylick Bowhunters in Newark. For info call Matt Fout, 740-648-5493.
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Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club, Clarkston. For info contact 248-623-0444 or visit ocsclub.org
Monday: FITA, 6 p.m.
Sept. 8: Flashlight Shoot, Dark.
Sept. 8-9: Bowhunter Jamboree, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sept. 13: Youth League, 10 wks, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 25: Flint Round, 10 wks, 7 p.m.
Oct. 3: Instructional/Township, 4-8 p.m.
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Dundee Sportsman’s Club, 2300 Plank Road, Dundee,. For info call 734-777-2719.
Sunday: 4th Sunday, 3-D Archery
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Apache Bowhunters Shoot Schedule. For info call Jerry Beach, 614-878-3507.
Sept. 8-9: Two Day Annual Shoot.
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Lone Eagle Bowmen Shoots. Reg. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For info call Matt Williams, 330-575-0744.
Sept. 2: 3-D Target.
Sept. 16: Bowhunter Warmup.
Season Dates
Sept. 10: Bear season opens in the UP.
Sept. 15: Ruffed grouse, rabbit, hare & squirrel season opens.
Sept. 15: Fall turkey season opens.
Sept. 30: Trout season ends.
Sept. 30: Crow hunting season ends.
Special Events
Now – October: Puppy Fair, 2nd Sunday of each month, 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m., Multi-Lakes Conservation Association, Commerce Township. For info call Dave Elam, 248-624-0944.
Multi Lakes Conservation Association, 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township. For info call Glenn Kruckenberg, 248-363-9109 or www.multilakes.com
Sunday: Country breakfast, 2nd Sunday of every month, 9 a.m.-noon.
Tuesday: Bingo, 6:30 p.m.
Friday: Fish Fry, 5:30-8 p.m.
Shows
Sept. 23: Antique & Modern Firearms show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Chief Okemos Sportsman’s Club, Dimondale. For more info call 517-646-0681.
Oct. 12-13: Calumet-Keweenaw Sportsmen’s Club Show: Fri. 4-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Siskiwit Hall, Calumet. For info call Bruce Harter, 906-337-2470.
Shooting Sports
Livingston County Wildlife Conservation Club, For info call 810-231-1811.
Every Tuesday: Trap Shoots, 4 p.m.-dusk.
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Multi-Lakes Conservation Association 3860 Newton Road, Commerce Township. For info call Pete Cesaro, 248-363-9109.
Sporting Clays:
Thursday: 3 p.m.-dusk.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-dusk
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Rockford Sportsman’s Club, 11115 Northland Drive. For info call 616-866-4273 or checkout www.rockfordsportsmansclub.com
First Saturday of each month: Cowboy Action Shoot.
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Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club, Open to Public. For info call Dale Statson, 248-321-9503.
Wednesday: 9 a.m-9 p.m.
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Chesaning Area Conservation Club, 13750 Baldwin Rd., Chesaning. For info call Duane Moore, 989-865-6940.
Wednesday: Trap, 6:30-10 p.m.
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Four Square Conservation Club & Sportsman’s Association, 6777 Cline Road. For info call 810-327-6859 or www.foursquaresportsman.com
Every Thursday Night: Indoor Pistol Shoot.
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Post 46 Hunting & Fishing Club, 8888 Dexter Townhall Rd. Dexter.
Tuesday: Trap Shooting, 4 p.m.
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West Walker Sportsman Club, 0-601 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids. For info call Patrick Murray, 616-453-5081.
All Year: Open 7 days a week.
Education/Seminar
Oct. 21: Fraternal Order of Eagles Hunter Ed, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, Durand. For info call Herb Pickell, 989-233-3866.
Women’s Programs
Sept. 15: Women on Target, Looking Glass River Sportsman Club, Laingsburg. For info call 989-729-6510.
\Meetings
Huron Valley Sportfishing Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 200. For info call Richard Montre, 734-847-7814.
Post 46 Hunting & Fishing Club meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the Club. For info call John Wilde, 734-646-6132.
Metro-West Steelheaders meets the 1st Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m., Livonia Senior Citizens Activity Center. For info call Bill King, 734-420-4481.
Dwight Lydell Chapter Izaak Walton League meets 1st Tues. 7 p.m., Belmont. For info contact Tom Watson, twwatson@comcast.net
Grand Blanc Huntsman’s Club meets 2nd Sunday of every month, 5:30 p.m., at the Clubhouse. For info call 248-321-9503.
Mid-Michigan United Sportsman Alliance meets 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Twin Ponds Sport Shop, Stanton. For info call Dave Bean, 989-831-4890.
Downriver Walleye Federation meets 3rd Monday of every month, except December, 7:30 p.m., Westfield Center. For info call Terry Pickard, 248-520-0116.
Huron Valley Steelheaders meets 3rd Thursday of every month. American Legion Post #200 For info call Carroll White, 734-626-3112.
Mulit-Lakes Conservation Association meets every 3rd Wednesday of every month except November, 8 p.m., at the Clubhouse. For info call Sam Mullins, 248-363-9109.
Wayne County Quail Forever meets the fourth Monday of every month, 6:30 p.m., Flat Rock Rec. Center, I-75 & Gibraltar Rd. For info call Ed Moore, 734-782-0329 or 734-771-5607.
Detroit Area Steelheaders meets the last Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Polish/American Hall. For info call Bob Mitchell, 586-524-8887.
Freeland Conservation Club meets 1st Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the Club. For info call Ken Balden, 989-695-2641.
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SOUTHWESTERN LP
Lake St. Clair
Smallmouth bass action picked up on Lake St. Clair, especially for those fishing Anchor Bay and the main shipping channel. Fish were deep in both sections at around the 12 foot mark. Lighter colored soft plastics, especially tubes, have produced some big fish. Yellow perch were starting to show up in Anchor Bay, too. Try drifting a nightcrawler in front of the mile roads. Walleye action has tapered off a little bit, but decent numbers of fish have still been caught in the shipping channel. Everything from trolling to drifting was producing good results.
Lakeside Fishing Shops, (586) 777-7003.
Lake Orion
Fishing has slowed a little, but bass and panfish are keeping anglers interest on most lakes in northern Oakland County. Largemouth bass and a few northern pike are hitting on Lake Orion and anglers report catching light numbers of bluegills on East and West Graham Lakes. Bass, pike and a couple walleyes have been caught on Lakeville Lake, but no one is giving up any details.
Lakes Village Stop/Mobile Gas Station, (248) 693-4565.
Luna Pier Area
Local storms slowed the perch bite in the Western Basin of Lake Erie, but a few boats were still able to catch their limits. Fish were found in 22 to 25 feet of water near the E-Buoy and the Dumping Grounds, in 16 to 18 feet of water near the Red Buoy out of Bolles Harbor, in 14 to 16 feet of water in Brest Bay, and in 25 to 26 feet of water off the Fermi nuclear plant. Most were using minnows on perch rigs with green, orange and chartreuse spinners, and crappie rigs. The best fishing has been between 6 and 11 a.m. Walleye limits were reported near the Dumping Grounds by anglers trolling spoons, and in 21 to 23 feet of water between Stony Point and Fermi with green, purple, blue or chartreuse crawler harnesses. While perch fishing, anglers have also caught white bass, white perch, freshwater drum and large channel catfish. The Hot Pond has produced good numbers of catfish for those using crawlers, and those bowfishing the same area got moderately-sized common carp and various sized gar. Smallmouth bass were caught off the mouth of the River Raisin on green pumpkin tubes and drop-shot rigs. Smallies also have been caught in and around Bolles Harbor.
Luna Pier Harbour Club, (734) 848-8777.
SOUTHWESTERN LP
Coloma Area
Unstable weather wreaked havoc on fishing in Berrien and Van Buren counties. High winds blew cold water towards shore on Lake Michigan and the surface temperature dropped by more than 20 degrees overnight. Perch fishing has been slow as the fish have scattered. Fair numbers of bass have been caught on Paw Paw Lake. Fishing has been slow on the Paw Paw and St. Joseph rivers.
Ellinee Bait and Tackle, (269) 468-7522
Coldwater Area
Fishing has been rather slow around Coldwater. Some decent numbers of crappies and bluegills have been caught on Gilead, Cary and Coldwater lakes. A few walleyes have been caught on Madison Lake, but nothing to write home about.
Hoskins Bait House, (517) 369-1330.
Kalamazoo Area
Fishing for most species has been rather slow and inconsistent. Many anglers have reported catching very few to no fish on several bodies of water. The perch on Lake Michigan around the piers are still scattered, but once a group of them are found anglers have been catching good-sized fish. Most perch are being caught in about 60 feet of water. Bass fishing has been slow. River smallmouth fishing has been more productive than fishing for largemouths on inland lakes. Since water temperatures are fairly high on a lot of lakes, especially dark-bottomed lakes, the best fishing has been early in the morning and late in the evening.
D and R Sports, (269) 372-2277.
Plainwell Area
Fishing has been slow and fishing pressure light on Gun Lake. Bluegills and crappies have been hitting in the coves, but the bite has been fair at best. Minnows have produced the most action. Smallmouth bass have been caught on coffee tubes.
Gillett’s Bait and Hardware, (269) 672-5371.
CENTRAL LP
Saginaw Bay Area
Perch action has remained steady out on Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay. The best reports have been coming in from anglers fishing in 16 to 21 feet of water from the mouth of the Saginaw River all the way up to AuGres. You might have to move around a little, but most days you should do well. The minnow supply is holding up well and should only get better as fall approaches. Jimmy Jumbo rigs are the hot ticket. Walleye fishing has taken a back seat for a bit, but there are some folks going out and doing well on both nightcrawlers and spoons. The best fishing is yet to come so don’t burn yourself out early.
Franks Great Outdoors, (989) 697-5341.
Lansing Area
The recent change in weather and heavy rain made for light fishing pressure on the Grand River. Prior to the weather change, anglers were catching channel catfish and longnose gar. Live bait has produced the best results.
Grand River Bait & Tackle, (517) 482-4461.
Grand Haven Area
Action was slow on Lake Michigan for those on boats looking for salmon. Some fish were found 60 to 120 feet down in 100 to 175 feet of water. Glow plugs, green meat rigs and orange spoons all worked well. Good numbers of lake trout have been caught near the bottom on yellow or green Spin-N-Glos. Pier anglers have caught smallmouth and largemouth bass.
Lakeview Marine & Tackle, (616) 842-2770.
Ludington Area
Chinook salmon started to move this way in Lake Michigan with surface water temperatures reading at about 75 degrees. Fish were found in 60 to 100 feet of water, 40 to 50 feet down. J-plugs, meat rigs and spoons were producing the best results. Lake trout, steelhead and small numbers of coho have been caught in 150 to 200 feet of water, 50 to 70 feet down. Pier fishing has been slow. Down at Pentwater, those trolling on Lake Michigan were catching chinook, coho, lake trout and the occasional steelhead. Most of the action was coming 40 to 80 feet down, in 70 to 130 feet of water, in front of the dunes. Flies, spoons and meat rigs have all caught fish. Bloody nose and raspberry carbon spoons fished well, along with red or blue meat rigs and blue or green flies. Anglers drifting live bait through the channel at Pentwater Lake have caught smallmouth bass and a few freshwater drum. Those fishing off of Longbridge Road have caught bluegill, rock bass and light numbers of smallmouth bass while drifting nightcrawlers or red worms under a bobber.
Captain Chuck’s Fishing, Hunting and Archery, (231) 843-4458.
THE THUMB
Caseville Area
Walleyes have moved out to deeper water in Lake Huron. Anglers report catching good numbers of ’eyes in 32 to 35 feet of water from Oak Point to Oak Beach. Nightcrawlers have produced the best results. A few perch have been caught in the harbor along with light numbers of walleyes, bass and catfish. The local goose population is in good shape and the September hunting season should be good.
Walsh Gun & Tackle, (989) 856-4465.
Port Huron
Fishing has slowed a little around Port Huron. Walleyes have moved into deeper water. The best bites have come to anglers fishing in 35 to 40 feet of water in Lake Huron. Handliners report the best action, when fishing after dark. Good numbers of fish have been caught in the Canadian Hole. There are a lot of smallmouth bass and catfish in the St. Clair River. Tubes and big golden shiners have been the bait of choice for the smallies and the cats have been hitting nightcrawlers.
Anderson’s Pro Bait, (810) 984-3232.
NORTHWESTERN LP
East Jordan Area
Salmon fishing picked up on Lake Michigan with some boats reporting one or two chinook per trip. They were caught anywhere from North Point to Fisherman’s Island, 65 to 85 feet down over 80 to 120 feet of water. Anglers were using spoons, flies and meat rigs. A few lake trout and cisco were caught around the same depths. Good numbers of lake trout have been caught in deeper water, from 100 to 120 feet down. In the channel, smallmouth bass fishing was reported as good. Anglers were catching quite a few freshwater drum there as well, using real and artificial worms and leeches.
Tom’s Bait & Tackle, (231) 536-3521.
Frankfort Area
Chinook salmon have been caught on Lake Michigan by anglers trolling north and out in front of Frankfort. Most worked the shallow water from 50 to 100 feet deep with the top 30 to 65 feet having the best results. Fish were hitting spoons, J-plugs and meat rigs. Six Mile was still producing nice lake trout when anglers bounced the bottom with Spin-N-Glos.
Tackle Box, (231) 352-7673.
Manistee Area
Surface water temps were at 74 degrees on Lake Michigan and the south pier has reopened. Dredging in the area continues so anglers should be cautious while leaving pier heads. Chinook fishing slowed but some fish were picked up in 60 to 100 feet of water, 40 to 50 feet down. J-plugs, spoons and meat rigs were most successful. Coho finally started to arrive and were caught in the same depths as chinooks. Lake trout were hitting in 120 to 180 feet of water, 50 to 100 feet down. Pier fishing has been slow. Up at Onekema, those fishing straight out front of the golf course and in the Barrel reported hit-or-miss action with most anglers hanging out in 120 feet of water. Most bites came off meat rigs. Lake trout were hitting Spin-N-Glos fished right on the bottom of the Barrel.
Riley’s, (231) 723-3354.
Cadillac Area
Anglers report a mixed bag of fish, but not a lot of any one species on lakes Cadillac and Mitchell. Decent numbers of bass and panfish have been caught on both lakes and a couple of walleyes, too, but overall fishing has been slow and fishing pressure has been light. Salmon and some skamania steelhead have been caught on the Manistee River all the way up to Tippy Dam. Light numbers of fish have been caught on the Betsie River, too.
Pilgrim Village Fishing Shop, (231) 775-5412.
NORTHEASTERN LP
Houghton Lake Area
Fishing has slowed down on Houghton Lake but anglers were still finding some walleye, bass and bluegills. Popular time frames have been early morning and late afternoon/early evening. Walleyes have been found in the deeper parts of most drop-offs with nightcrawlers, leeches and crankbaits in greens, chartreuse or fire tiger all producing good results. Bluegill were hitting wax worms and leeches fished in 8 to 10 feet of water and bass were active in 6 to 10 feet of water for anglers casting worm rigs or spinners.
Lyman’s on the Lake, (989) 422-3231.
Rogers City Area
Anglers on Lake Huron report catching a mixed bag of chinooks, lake trout, steelhead, Atlantics, walleyes and occasionally a coho. The best depths seemed to be anywhere from 50 to 100 feet of water with anglers deploying lines throughout the water column using downriggers, Dipseys, lead core and copper. Spoons worked better with the cold water while flashers with flies, cut bait and J-plugs worked better when the water was warm. Good spoon colors included bloody nose, black and white, purple, blues, greens, oranges and glow stuff. The best bites were coming early and late.
Adrian’s Sport Shop, (989) 734-2303
Alpena Area
The Humps in Lake Michigan have produced some good lake trout action and anglers have done well fishing the Nordemeer Wreck, too. The best depths were 80 to 130 feet of water fishing near the bottom. A couple of steelhead were also caught on higher lines. Walleye anglers did well when fishing at Rockport and Presque Isle. The fish are suspended and hitting crankbaits and nightcrawler harnesses fished in the top 30 feet in 30 to 80 feet of water. On the Thunder Bay River, shore anglers using live bait have caught good numbers of smaller rock bass, smallmouth bass, freshwater drum and walleye. Overall, fishing was slow.
Clem’s Live Bait & Tackle, (989) 354-2070.
Oscoda Area
Lake trout fishing has been very good on Lake Huron. Most fish have been caught while trolling spoons, Spin-N-Glos and meat rigs near bottom or 50 to 70 feet down in 85 to 120 feet of water, or as far out as 140 feet of water. Steelhead and a couple of Atlantic salmon were taken on spoons fished 30 to 70 feet down. Walleyes were caught on spoons that were suspended in 60 to 120 feet of water. Pier anglers fishing late at night and early in the morning report catching a few channel catfish while still-fishing with stink baits or nightcrawlers. Freshwater drum, smallmouth bass and rock bass were also caught. At the lower end of the Au Sable River, channel catfish, smallmouth bass, freshwater drum, rock bass, bowfin, sunfish, yellow perch and undersized walleyes have all been caught by anglers while still-fishing nightcrawlers and minnows. Northern pike were caught by anglers casting spoons in the weedy still-waters.
Wellman’s Sport Center, (989) 739-2869.
EASTERN UP
Pickford Area
Anglers reported a few catches of yellow perch measuring eight to 10 inches in Lake Huron at Cedarville and Hessel. They were found while drift fishing the 12-foot channel that runs between La Salle Island and Islington Road on the mainland. They were hitting small worms and shiner minnows. Largemouth bass were reported throughout Cedarville Bay with willow leaf spinner blades working best. Northern pike were caught by anglers still-fishing with chubs in 12 to 20 feet of water, between Little La Salle Island and Peck Bay. At Hessel, anglers reported catching 25- to 27-inch northern pike while fishing with creek chubs in the early morning hours off the marina fishing pier. Good panfish numbers were reported in Mackinaw Bay, a mile east of Hessel Marina. Small worms worked best when fished just off the weeds in six feet of water.
Wilderness Treasures, (906) 647-4002.
Drummond Island Area
Fishing has been pretty good around Drummond Island. Anglers report catching some perch around Harbor Island outside Maxton Bay. A few perch have been caught around the islands in Maxton and Scotts bays, too. A few walleyes, northern pike and bass have been caught, too. Walleyes are hitting in 12 to 18 feet of water on the west side of Peck Island. Crawler harnesses and stick baits are both taking fish. Salmon fishing has slowed a little around the DeTour Lighthouse on the St. Marys River. Good numbers of lake trout are being caught and occasionally a chinook, coho or Atlantic. Hunters report seeing good numbers of bears
Johnson’s Sport Shop, (906) 493-6300.
Curtis Area
Fishing has been pretty good on Manistique Lakes with anglers there reporting a good mixed bag. Several 40-inch-plus northern pike have been caught on Big Manistique and some good sized bluegills have been picked up on South Manistique. Walleyes and bass are hitting nightrawlers and minnows fished on both lakes, and a couple muskies have been hitting on South Manistique.
Mick’s Bait Shop, (906) 586-6040.
CENTRAL UP
Marquette Area
Lake trout fishing has been pretty good on Lake Superior. Most boats found good numbers of lake trout in deeper water between the White Rocks and Granite Island in 130 to 200 feet of water. Those trolling dodgers, Spin-N-Glos and various spoons all caught fish. A couple of chinook were caught on high lines running 40 to 60 feet down. Lake trout were caught out at Stannard Rock as well.
Gander Mountain, (906) 226-8300.
Escanaba Area
Walleye anglers on Lake Michigan’s Little Bay de Noc reported good catches from the Escanaba River area south to Round Island. The bite was best early in the mornings or late in the evenings, usually in and around 8 feet of water. Perch anglers reported fair catches with some large fish coming in. Catches at Kipling were reported in 22 to 30 feet of water using minnows or crawlers. At Gladstone Beach, anglers were fishing in 18 to 25 feet of water. At the ship docks in Escanaba, anglers reported spotty catches while still-fishing with minnows in 28 to 32 feet of water. Northern pike were active, especially around the river mouths. Smallmouth bass anglers reported good catches throughout the bay with the best areas being Squaw Point in 10 to 12 feet of water, the mouth of the Escanaba River in 16 to 20 feet of water, and south of the Ford River along the weed lines in six to 10 feet of water. Anglers using plastics, nightcrawlers or minnows were all catching fish. Those targeting salmon found a few out by the Ford River buoy, mostly in 90 to 110 feet of water, 50 to 80 feet down.
Bay View Bait & Tackle, (906) 786-1488.
BayShore Resort Bait & Tackle, (906) 428-2950.
Iron Mountain Area
Fishing has been pretty good around Iron Mountain but fishing pressure has been light. Some good-sized bass have been caught in the Menominee River and crappies are hitting on Badwater Lake. Up on Lower Peavy, anglers report catching some decent walleyes. Bear sightings have been mixed. Some guys are getting good hits on their baits from big bears and others report seeing a lot of small bears. Deer hunters are starting to get excited about the archery season with good numbers of whitetails being seen.
Northwoods Wilderness Outfitters, (906) 774-9009.
WESTERN UP
L’Anse Area
Fishing has been pretty good in Lake Superior’s Keweenaw Bay. Decent sized kings have been caught and the cohos have started showing up, too. The best action has come to those fishing off Carla’s Restaurant and Asinins Road, 30 to 50 feet down. Spoons have produced the best results. River fishing has been very good, too, with several reports of good brookies being caught on crawlers and spinners. Try the Huron River, the Silver River, the Slate River and the Falls River. Bear hunting should be pretty good. Hunters report seeing a lot of bears during preseason activities.
Indian Country Sports, (906) 524-6518.
Bergland Area
Fishing has been fair on Lake Gogebic. Walleyes are hitting leeches in 6 to 12 feet of water. Also those trolling nightcrawlers over the mud flats have picked up fish. Perch are hitting crawlers fished in the weeds in 9 to 12 feet of water. Smallmouth bass continue to provide some fun along the rocks and the weeds. Overall, fish are in an average August pattern.
Bear’s Nine Pines Resort, (906) 842-3361.
Watersmeet Area
Fishing slowed in this area but anglers have been chasing panfish using natural or artificial bait on Lac View Desert. Some sub-legal walleyes were being caught, too, but overall fishing for them was slow.
Sylvania Outfitters, (906) 358-4766.
Iron River Area
Fishing has been pretty good. Panfish are hitting on most of the local lakes including Chicagon, Fortune and Hagerman. Stream anglers report good trout fishing. Bass and northern pike are active along the weeds on most lakes. Bear hunters are eager to get started and local hunters feel if should be a good year with good bear numbers in the area. Deer numbers appear to be in good shape, too.
Luckey’s Sport Shop, (906) 265-0151.
The DNR contributed to this report.
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District 1 – Baudette area
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) attended annual in-service training and answered questions at the State Fair.
CO Nicholas Prachar (Baudette) reports time was spent checking anglers and boaters. Prachar also assisted Lake of the Woods County with a methamphetamine investigation that led to the arrest of an individual.
CO Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) attended annual in-service training, investigated an area wildfire, monitored area bear-baiting activity, and answered numerous questions regarding the upcoming deer and bear seasons.
District 2 – Bemidji area
CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports working on a wildfire investigation in Marshall County. Time also was spent working on a litter case and a deer case from the 2017 deer season. Anglers were checked on area lakes.
CO Brice Vollbrecht (Bemidji) and COC Shane Zavodnik worked fishing, boating, and ATVing enforcement during the week. Many verbal warnings were issued to individuals for not having their fishing licenses in possession during the time of being checked. Enforcement action was taken for individuals operating their personal watercrafts past legal operating hours.
CO Chris Vinton (Perham) and COC Garrett Thomas issued nuisance-beaver permits to local trappers, inspected aquatic plant-management concerns related to hydro jets and weed rollers, conducted ATV enforcement patrols, and inspected bear-baiting trails. Additionally, enforcement action was taken on a variety of cases, including allowing a child to ride an ATV without a helmet.
CO Al Peterson (Osage) and COC Mike Lerchen report following up on a dispersed camping violation. Time also was spent preparing for a BWCAW work detail.
CO Steve Chihak (Moorhead) reports a complaint of illegal firewood in a state park was investigated.
CO Angie Warren (Mahnomen) provided the interactive laser shot for many youngsters during the annual Kid’s Day at McCollum’s Hunting Preserve. A call about a boat that had sunk at a dock at a local resort was received. Warren also received a report about a moose sighting in Mahnomen County.
District 3 – Fergus Falls area
CO Troy Richards (Fergus Falls) reports checking anglers and boaters. He also gave a presentation for the summer Fergus Falls firearms safety class. Time also was spent at a meeting discussing permitting for special events on area lakes.
CO Mitch Lawler (Alexandria) spent the week in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on an enforcement detail with COs Bermel, Peterson, and COC Lerchen. Several citations were issued for no fishing license, cans and glass in the BWCAW, and an expired canoe registration. The annual Youth Outdoor Day was held in Alexandria. Lawler spoke with many kids and their parents interested in outdoor activities.
CO Brian Holt (Osakis) monitored AIS compliance and followed up on a wetland violation. He also assisted with armoring division-issued shotguns at Camp Ripley during in-service training.
CO Daniel Baumbarger (Glenwood) continued field training of a conservation officer candidate. They attended a border water meeting in Ortonville that included a fish population presentation, proposed South Dakota regulation changes, and AIS concerns.
District 4 – Walker area
CO Mark Mathy (Cass Lake) primarily attended annual in-service training at Camp Ripley and worked on a background investigation for a CO applicant. Bear baits, AIS, and ATVs also were checked. Enforcement action was taken for ATVs on the roadway and transporting watercraft without the drain plug removed.
District 5 – Eveleth area
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls) started his second week of field training with COC Blong Lor. Time was spent assisting other agencies, checking anglers on Rainy Lake, a fire investigation, working the port of entry, public waters violations, and bear-bait checks.
CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports checking area forest roads and monitoring boating, angling and public access sites. Wild rice locations continue to be checked.
CO Duke Broughten (Cook) spent the week monitoring angling, boating, ATVing, and bear-baiting activity. Broughten also assisted local law enforcement with a suicidal individual.
CO Don Bozovsky (Hibbing) worked anglers, ATV riders, bear-baiting activity, and aquatic invasive species and state park enforcement. While checking bear-baiting activity, CO Bozovsky already started locating bait placed for deer. Enforcement action was taken on baiting bear with solid waste (not biodegradable), operating an ATV in a state park, no park permit, no helmet on passengers under 18, transporting aquatic macrophytes, and failing to yield.
CO Matt Frericks (Virginia) reports an incident in which a contractor was installing riprap along a shoreline was investigated. There was no violation, and as Frericks spoke with the contractor, he told the CO he got in trouble for doing it wrong several years ago and wouldn’t make the same mistake again.
District 6 – Two Harbors area
CO Sean Williams (Ely) reports the people responsible for a fire on Bear Island Lake came forward. They had started a campfire late in the day and believed they had put it out, but the fire had traveled through the peat and rekindled. He also monitored bear-baiting activity in the Ely area.
CO John Velsvaag (Ely) checked anglers and bear baits this past week. Several calls came in about deer-hunting regulations as well as the new statewide pike regulations. Velsvaag also took several nuisance-animal calls.
CO Mary Manning (Hovland) helped with and attended annual training in firearms, defensive tactics, first aid, and evidence examination at Camp Ripley. She also spent time in the woods checking bear bait stations and state forest campgrounds. Manning also worked a special detail at the Grand Portage Port of Entry with other COs, K9s, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents to inspect bears, fish, and watercraft being brought into the state. Upon being checked, one gentleman declared, “I remember you! And I remembered to pull my drain plug this time!”
CO David Schottenbauer (Silver Bay) worked area angling activity and bear baits with COC Karon.
CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked a border detail with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service inspectors and U.S. Customs officers. Several violations were detected, including fish overlimits, illegal bear importations, and AIS drain plug violations.
District 7 – Grand Rapids area
CO Jayson Hansen (Bigfork) and COC Nathan Benkofske report working ATV enforcement and checking bear bait stations in the Bigfork station. Enforcement action was taken for allowing youthful operation of recreational vehicles, juveniles not wearing helmets on ATVs, burning prohibited materials, and timber trespass.
District 8 – Duluth area
CO Jacob Willis (Brookston) spent time at Camp Ripley this week as part of the training team conducting annual training for the division. Off-road vehicle patrol also was conducted in the district.
CO Scott Staples (Carlton) reports more complaints about wolves attacking dogs and sheep were received.
Lake Superior Marine Unit
CO Keith Olson (Lake Superior Marine Unit) worked a detail at the Grand Portage Port of Entry during which overlimits of fish and big-game violations were detected.
CO Matt Miller (Lake Superior Marine Unit) continued field training with COC Elwell. They checked bear baits on ATVs and patrolled area ATV trails. The Minnesota State Fair booth was worked, with many questions about upcoming deer seasons and licenses.
District 9 – Brainerd area
CO Scott Fitzgerald (CCSRA) reports continuing training with COC Hughes. Time was spent patrolling the SRA for illegal motor vehicle operation and park violations. A call about a person putting out corn in an area where there is a wildlife feeding ban was investigated, and a call about some litter left in the park area was taken. The officers also seized a wild deer that someone had been raising in their home since it was a fawn without a permit. The deer was transported to the Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
CO Chelsey Best (Crosslake) investigated multiple trespassing complaints in the Emily area pertaining to accessing water bodies.
District 10 – Mille Lacs area
CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) scouted bear baits this week and made other preparations for Sept. 1 hunting openers. He also attended training, assisted at a highway crash, and investigated a burning complaint.
CO Dan Starr (Onamia) attended training and took care of equipment maintenance. Assistance was given to the local sheriff’s office with a large litter case. A possible deer poaching, trespass, and illegal camping situation also were documented. Starr also consulted with a federal trapper on two separate farms of wolf depredation in which numerous wolves were trapped.
District 11 – St. Cloud area
CO Chad Thesing (Albany) returned to work in the Albany station after spending the summer assisting with the CO Academy. Time was spent at Camp Ripley on annual training involving defensive tactics, firearms, and medical training. Area lakes were checked, as were wildlife management areas.
CO Frank Rezac (St. Cloud) reports checking anglers and investigating aquatic vegetation, public waters, and Wetland Conservation Act violations. Enforcement action was taken for unlawful removal of aquatic vegetation and failure to comply with a wetland restoration order.
District 12 – Princeton area
CO Phil Mohs (Center City) attended annual training at Camp Ripley. Time also was spent checking bear baits in the area. Bear hunters are reminded they must register bait sites within 24 hours.
CO Mike Krauel (Mora) worked on wetland complaints in which an individual was dredging a wetland. He also checked anglers and ATV riders.
CO Trent Seamans (Big Lake) spent the majority of the week patrolling for sportfishing. He also followed up on a fish-kill complaint and staffed the DNR booth on the opening day of the State Fair.
District 13 – West Metro area
CO Tim Maass (Osseo) investigated a public waters violation and a wetland violation. Enforcement action was taken for removing cattails from a public water and failure to obtain a Contractor Liability Form.
CO Arnaud Kpachavi (Mound) assisted the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office and Minnetrista Police Department with a vehicle that drove into an area lake.
District 14 – East Metro area
CO Scott Arntzen (Forest Lake) spent the week investigating several public waters and wetland violations that resulted in the issuance of a cease and desist order. Arntzen also continued checking boaters and anglers and doing off-road vehicle enforcement.
District 15 – Marshall area
CO Craig Miska (Ortonville) monitored angling, boating, and OHV activity during the week. He also attended annual in-service training at Camp Ripley. Questions regarding upcoming hunting seasons are becoming more frequent.
CO Jim Robinson (Slayton) reports an invasive species detail was worked at Hendricks. He also conducted several investigations throughout the week.
CO Luke Gutzwiller (Madison) spent time this past week working angling, littering, and ATVing enforcement. Gutzwiller also attended a deer meeting held at the Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area office. Numerous questions were fielded regarding the upcoming hunting seasons. A commercial minnow inspection was conducted.
District 16 – New Ulm area
CO Nicholas Klehr (Litchfield) spent time working AIS and angling enforcement. Other time was spent following up on aquatic plant and shoreline issues. Beaver permits were issued. A
CO Thor Nelson (New Ulm) checked a game farm for certification and assisted a local sheriff’s office with a suspicious-person call.
CO Eric Schettler (Fairmont) conducted checks of anglers and boaters. Angling complaints were investigated, and beaver permits were issued.
District 17 – Mankato area
CO Chad Davis (Owatonna) checked anglers, boaters, and ATV operators during the week. He also attended training at Camp Ripley and worked on a DNR applicant’s background investigation.
CO Brent Ihnen (Waseca) spent the week checking anglers, boaters, and ATV operators. Ihnen also patrolled for AIS violations. Additional time was spent staffing the TIP trailer at area events.
CO Corey Wiebusch (Mankato) and COC Tony Flerlage helped staff a booth at the Shooters Roundup event in Rice County.
District 18 – Rochester area
CO Kevin Prodzinski (Wabasha) reports continuing field training with the new Rochester officer. The officers performed checks of anglers at Rochester-area ponds, the Zumbro River, and Lake Pepin. Additionally, the officers checked ATV and horse activity in the state forest areas of Snake Creek and the Zumbro Bottoms.
CO Tom Hemker (Winona) reports spending time on the river checking fishing and boating activity. He talked to a boater who was floating down the main channel in a small blow-up raft with four full-size dogs. The boater would not give his name to officers and eventually jumped into the river with his dogs and fled to an island. It was determined the boater had a felony warrant. The boater eventually was found by the Winona County Sheriff’s Office and will be charged.
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