Weekly CO report

District 4 - Walker area

Last updated: 2025-03-31

CO Nick Baum (Park Rapids) patrolled the local area for angling and recreational vehicle activity. Baum found many anglers enjoying the area lakes with nice weather and good late-season ice. Baum found varying success among anglers around the area. He patrolled the closed forest roads and took enforcement action for operating on closed forest roads and failure to renew ATV registration. Baum wants to remind people to check online for road closures within the forest and to check for road closed signs on forest roads.

CO Landyn Saewert (Wadena) checked people ice fishing on local lakes. Ice conditions continue to deteriorate. ATV traffic continues to rise as the weather warms. Riders are reminded to check their registration prior to riding. State forest roads continue to stay closed for the spring thaw.

CO Patrick McGowan (Walker) patrolled Cass County Lakes for angling activity. Activity was slow in the area due to deteriorating ice conditions. Enforcement action was taken for numerous violations.

CO Corey Sura (Remer) reports fishing activity had slowed quite a bit over the past weekend. Sura worked on closing out old cases, completing equipment inventory, and beginning prep work on boats.

CO Jacque Johnson (Longville) checked angling and ATV activity. She also took calls regarding litter, angling, and hunting concerns.

Staples vacant.

Cass Lake vacant.

ATV rec officer vacant.


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