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Friday, October 16, 2026 at 3:55 PM

This week’s Minnesota DNR Conservation Officer reports

District 6 - Two Harbors CO Sean Williams (Ely #1) reports trout angling activity was moderate for the final weekend of the winter season. Success was found to be good with several limits being seen in the BWCAW. Violations included angling without a license in possession, failure to display current ATV registration, and possession of motorized equipment inside the BWCAW.

CO Brent Ihnen (Ely #2) spent the week primarily focusing on angling activity. Ihnen also patrolled for ATV operators. Additional time was spent monitoring spring trapping activity.

CO Thomas Wahlstrom (Grand Marais) spent time training in firearms and defensive tactics at Camp Ripley. He worked a snowmobile detail in the Grand Marais area patrolling snowmobile trails and trout lakes. Enforcement action was taken for angling violations.

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