Weekly CO report

District 17 - Albert Lea area

CO Jamie VanThuyne (Mankato #2) focused on fishing and recreational vehicle activity. VanThuyne also checked trappers, spoke at a firearms safety class, and assisted local agencies.

CO Chris Howe (St. Peter) reports that inconsistent weather has limited outdoor recreation. Many anglers are eagerly awaiting consistent warm weather. Wet conditions also have limited ATV activity.

CO Tyler Lusignan (Faribault) reports checking local lakes and public lands. Lusignan encountered and addressed multiple angling violations.

CO Chad Davis (Owatonna) checked anglers, watercraft, and ATV operators. Davis patrolled aquatic management areas, wildlife management areas, state parks, waterfowl production areas, and responded to calls. Davis responded to a TIP call regarding targeting fish in a closed season. Davis issued a cease and desist order for a Wetland Conservation Act violation.

CO Jeremy Henke (Albert Lea) spent time checking anglers and ATV operators and completing ongoing cases. Time was also spent helping local law enforcement with emergency calls for service.

CO Nicholas Ambroz (Waseca) worked angling, recreational vehicle, and trapping activity. Ambroz presented at a firearms safety class in Waseca. He would like to thank the volunteers who helped make the class happen.

CO Meng Moua (Spring Valley) focused on fishing and trapping enforcement. Trout anglers have been out and active on the streams, reporting good fishing conditions. Various wildlife-related calls were also handled, including aggressive geese defending their nest and eggs. Moua would like to remind everyone that as the spring approaches, it is best to leave all wildlife alone and let the parents take care of the young ones.

Mankato #1 vacant.

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