District 6 - Two Harbors area

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports ATV and boating activity was monitored over the weekend. Several anglers were also checked but no success was reported. Violations included angling with no license in possession, operating an ATV on a roadway with no headlight, and youthful ATV operation.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) patrolled his station this week focusing on fishing and some boating activity. Additional time was spent patrolling for trapping activity.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent the week working trapping enforcement in Cook County. He also monitored fishing closures in the area and assisted the county with domestic disturbance.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Grand Marais #2) spent the week focusing on angling and trapping activities. Steelhead anglers can be found on most of tributaries flowing into Lake Superior, with varying reports of success. Ledeen came across one angler who was nice enough to carry his mother across the river as she had left her waders at home.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) attended a career day at Vermilion Community College, speaking to numerous individuals interested in a career as a conservation officer. Several reports of trap theft were received from spring beaver trappers. Time was spent checking public water accesses. Enforcement action included fishing without a license, trapping minnows without a license, untagged minnow trap, and transporting minnows in pond water.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on angling enforcement and attending youth outreach events for the week. Area rivers saw a lot of pressure over the weekend with variable reports. Enforcement action was taken for angling without a license or trout stamp when required.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked stream fishing activities and Lake Superior boating. Anglers are reminded to make sure all required safety items such as PFDs and fire extinguishers are in watercraft and in serviceable condition as we start the open water season. Murray also monitored seasonal closures of trails/roadways and investigated a litter complaint.

Silver Bay vacant.

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