Weekly CO report

District 4 - Walker area

CO Landyn Saewert (Wadena) spent the week patrolling area lakes and ATV trails. A call of an injured eagle was taken. The eagle was captured, then brought to the area raptor center. Other wildlife- and water-complaint-related phone calls were addressed.

CO Nick Baum (Park Rapids) patrolled the local area for angling and ATV activity. He found increased recreational vehicle traffic in the area with the county fair and Muskie Days activities. Baum attended and participated in the Nevis Musky Days Parade along with staff from the Hubbard County Sheriff?s Office. Baum took enforcement action on various violations.

CO Corey Sura (Remer) assisted with watercraft operations training for the ongoing CO Academy at Camp Ripley. Sura worked Lake Winnibigoshish and connecting waters for angling activity. Enforcement action was taken for fishing without a license and keeping illegal-length walleyes. Several Wetland Conservation Act/public waters cases remain ongoing with assistance from local authorities.

CO Jacque Johnson (Longville) investigated multiple shoreline-related complaints. She also took nuisance-bear calls.

CO Mark Mathy (Cass Lake) worked on various projects including a pre-employment background investigation, training materials for the CO Academy, and attending meetings on the new ELS program. Mathy also spent time checking anglers and ATV riders. Assistance was provided to the State Patrol on an incident. Enforcement action was taken for ATV violations.

CO Adam Seifermann (Staples) reports assisting with the CO Academy at Camp Ripley and has started a new employee pre-employment background investigation.

ATV rec officer vacant.

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