CO Tony Hams (Warroad North) spent the week checking area anglers, monitoring ATV traffic, and following up on various complaints. Violations encountered were no license in possession, failure to use ATV headlights, failure to display current watercraft registration, possession of fish illegally taken in Canada (three illegal-length walleyes), angling with extra lines, and illegal-length walleyes.

CO Coby Fontes (Warroad South) spent time at the Conservation Officer Academy assisting with trapping week. Fontes also spent time patrolling the Beltrami Island State Forest. Enforcement action was taken for driving after revocation, operating an uninsured vehicle, and operating an ATV without headlights illuminated.

CO Nicholas Prachar (Baudette West) reports significant angling activity on Lake of the Woods. Fishing success has slowed, but some anglers were able to boat some quality fish. Enforcement action was taken for no angling license in possession and driving while intoxicated.

CO Paul Kennedy (Baudette East) worked angling activity on Rainy River and Lake of the Woods. Reports varied among anglers in the area. He also assisted the CO Academy during trapping week at Camp Ripley. ATV activity was monitored and patrolled in the Beltrami State Forest. Enforcement action for the week included no license in possession, illegal-length fish, and overlimit of walleyes.

CO Bobby Stringer (Thief River Falls West) reports an abundance of angling and ATV activity during the week as the weather cooperated throughout the region. The evening bite on the Red Lake River produced some results. Stringer reports an increase in bear bait barrels and supplies moving north along state highways and roads. Stringer wants to remind all that bear baiting does not begin until Aug. 15. Enforcement actions for the week included a variety of ATV-related violations, no angling license, and no angling license in possession.

CO Nick Bruesewitz (Karlstad) reports checking shore anglers fishing the Red Lake River. They were having some success. Time was spent assisting with the Marshall County 4-H youth fishing event.

CO Brice Vollbrecht (Blackduck North) checked anglers on Upper Red Lake. Time was also spent patrolling state forest roads for ATV activity.

CO Brianna Shaw (Blackduck South) spent the week patrolling for sport fishing and recreational vehicle activity. Additional time was spent working boat and water safety. Enforcement action was taken for safety equipment violations.

CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) reports checking boaters and anglers on area lakes and rivers. Time was also spent working past ATV-complaint sites. Various wildlife-related complaints were received.

CO Andrew Goodman (Perham) worked boating and angling activity on area lakes throughout the week and weekend. Off-highway vehicle enforcement remains persistent, with a variety of operators found operating on the roadway. Additional time was spent responding to a personal watercraft injury accident, wildlife-related calls, hunting season questions from the public, and investigating illegal aquatic plant removal.

CO Jake Swedberg (Detroit Lakes) spent the week patrolling area ATV trails, assisting at the CO Academy, and following up on wildlife-related complaints in the area. One complaint involved a fawn being kept at a residence. Swedberg would like to remind people that wild animals are not pets and there are specific rehabilitation facilities across the state that specialize in orphaned animals.

CO William Landmark (Moorhead) spent the week assisting with CO Academy instruction, responding to TIP calls, and following up with ongoing and new wetland violation cases.

CO Angela Warren (Mahnomen) worked ATV and off-road vehicle activity. Time was also spent on angling and boating activity. AIS regulation compliance was monitored. Warren spoke at the White Earth Lake Association annual meeting.

CO Matthew Boyle (Pelican Rapids) spent time patrolling for ATV and off-highway motorcycle activity. Several violations were observed and dealt with. Boyle spent an afternoon flying his station with a DNR Enforcement pilot. Several shoreline violations were located. The fishing bite slowed throughout the week, but some success in deep water with nightcrawlers was reported for walleyes.

CO Brady Manteufel (Bagley) checked anglers at area lakes this week. He also conducted boating safety checks. Questions were answered about fishing, boating regulations, and wildlife. A calf attack was also investigated. ATV enforcement was conducted. Violations included operating with no lights on and registration-display issues. Education on the differences between an off-road vehicle and a Class 2 ATV was provided. Manteufel would like to remind everyone to do your research on size restrictions and places allowed to operate before making purchases.

CO Jamus Veit (Bemidji #2) spent the week attending firearms instructor training and answering questions from the public.