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From the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - September 28, 2024

District 6 - Two Harbors area

Last updated: 2024-09-23

CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports waterfowl- and grouse-hunting activity in the Ely area was found to be nearly nonexistent over the weekend. Hunters checked reported seeing very few birds, with waterfowl reports being the worst in recent memory. Violations included operating an ATV on a closed roadway.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) patrolled his station this week for hunting, fishing, and boating activity. He also spent time monitoring ATV and off-highway motorcycle trails.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) worked the waterfowl opener. Many grouse hunters and recreational ATV riders were checked during the warm week. He completed training at Camp Ripley. Enforcement action was taken for transporting loaded firearms and ATV violations.

CO Hudson Ledeen (Grand Marais #2) reports another busy week on the North Shore as folks visit the area to get a glimpse of the changing fall colors. Grouse hunting remains poor, and fishing remains steady. Enforcement action was taken for hunting, fishing, and ATV violations.

CO Anthony Bermel (Babbitt) attended emergency vehicle operations training. Time was spent with COC Mitch Nowak in his future station working waterfowl opener. Anglers and deer hunters were also checked. Enforcement action was taken for allowing illegal juvenile ATV operation, no federal duck stamp, transporting dressed ducks with no wings for identification, litter, and fishing without a license.

CO Trent Anderson (Tofte) focused on ATV and small-game enforcement for the week. Time was spent attending training at Camp Ripley. Grouse hunters reported seeing fewer birds overall than the past few seasons. Enforcement action was taken for various ATV- and angling related violations.

CO Don Murray (Two Harbors) worked waterfowl opener as well as grouse and archery deer hunting activity this week. Warm weather and lots of cover still in the woods made for tougher grouse hunting. Hunters with dogs were observed to be getting more birds. Enforcement action was taken for loaded firearms in motor vehicles, litter, and licensing violations.

Silver Bay vacant.