Weekly CO report

District 2 - Bemidji area

CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports checking angling activity on area lakes and various open-water areas throughout the Crookston station. Time was also spent working on big-game-hunting related complaints/cases.

CO Andrew Ladzinski (Bemidji #1) ensured that shelters were removed from the lakes following the designated deadline. He addressed several deer license violations from the 2024 season, including instances of license lending and borrowing, as well as exceeding the buck limit. Additionally, he dedicated time to investigating the unlawful removal of aquatic plants.

CO Jake Swedberg (Detroit Lakes) continued training with his K9 partner Axel.

CO Jordan Anderson (Osage) patrolled area lakes and trails in the station and spent time on a fire investigation. Local forest roads and trails are currently closed due to the spring breakup and fire conditions. Refer to the DNR website to check closures before venturing out. A few anglers were checked on area lakes. They were having limited success.

CO William Landmark (Moorhead) field trained COC Jepson, who spent the beginning of the week at Whitewater State Park for waterfowl training. The remainder of the week was spent on cases involving same-day license purchases and registration of deer. Enforcement action was taken for an overlimit of big-game animals, invalid deer licenses, unregistered deer, and illegal transport of big-game animals. The officers also taught the law and ethics portion of the Hitterdal firearms safety class.

CO Angela Warren (Mahnomen) monitored area lakes for angling activity. Ice conditions vary and people are reminded to use caution. Waterfowl production areas and wildlife management areas were patrolled for activity, deer stands and shooting lanes. Areas were worked for ATV and off-road vehicle activity. Follow up on open cases was conducted.

CO Matthew Boyle (Pelican Rapids) attended a waterfowl training in southeastern Minnesota. Thousands of birds are currently holding on the Mississippi River and working their way north. Mallards and goldeneyes made up most of the birds Boyle saw.

CO Brady Manteufel (Bagley) checked area lakes and public lands for activity, responded to phone calls from people with general questions about the outdoors, and followed up on invalid deer license use from the big-game season.

CO Jamus Veit (Bemidji #2) spent the week monitoring angling and ATV activity. Time was also spent working on big-game-related cases. Enforcement action was taken for failure to renew ATV registration, operating an ATV on the right of way, and no state park motor vehicle permit.

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