Weekly CO report

Aviation Section

CO Pilot Jason Jensen (Brainerd) reports flying firearm deer-hunting support flights throughout the week and finding illegally baited deer stands still the norm. Jensen patrolled local state forests and completed mandatory online training courses. Enforcement action was taken for illegal UTV operation on forest roads.

CO Pilot Charles Scott (Brainerd) completed multiple bait flights. Scott also repositioned aircraft after maintenance was completed.

CO Pilot Tim Gray (Bemidji) flew several bait flights for local officers, with enforcement contacts made on the ground for hunting over bait. He also assisted with field activities on the ground when weather did not allow flying.

NR Pilot Brad Maas (Brainerd) attended an aviation webinar and reviewed flight instructor pilot material. Poor weather postponed a fixed-wing training flight.

NR Pilot Gracie Zeller (Brainerd) was unable to fly due to adverse weather. Instead, she focused on updating the helicopter training syllabus and creating training quizzes. She added more checklists to the electronic flight bag app and began completing annual state training courses.

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