DNR Report: Thaw takes toll on snowmobile trails

DNR Report: Thaw takes toll on snowmobile trails

CO Sean Cannon (Cook) reports busy snowmobile trails took a beating with the warmth and sunshine, but the decline was not as bad as feared. Anglers reported little to no success. Enforcement activity included excessive speed on a snowmobile, loud snowmobile exhaust, careless operation and operating a motor vehicle on the snowmobile trail. CO Marc Johnson (Hibbing) reports warm weather deteriorated snowmobile trails considerably and anglers conti…

Minnesota DNR officers enforce angling regulations, handle wildlife complaints

Here is the weekly report from Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in northwest Minnesota and adjacent areas of northern Minnesota for Feb. 17. District 1 - Baudette area CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked anglers on Lake of the Woods. Fishing has been slow during this past week of warm weather. Violations were mostly anglers using extra lines, shelters without licenses, and one possession overlimit. Tullibees and whitefish are sta…