This week’s Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer reports

District 6 - Two Harbors CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports hunting pressure waned over the week, and activity only picked up slightly over the weekend. Most hunters contacted reported seeing deer or recent sign, but little success was reported. Violations included hunting with no license in possession and hunting with insufficient blaze orange.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) focused primarily on checking firearms deer hunters this week. Ihnen also checked small-game and waterfowl hunters. Additional time was spent monitoring fishing and boating activity.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) focused on working deer hunters. He responded to baiting TIP and ATV-related complaints. Time was also spent working shining complaints.