MINNESOTA DNR
STAFF BLOG COMPASS POINTS WITH BRAD DOKKEN DNR extends fishing closures on several northwest Minnesota rivers
As expected given the late spring, the Department of Natural Resources announced today that it will be closing parts of several rivers in northwest Minnesota to fishing when the states walleye season ...
Posted on 5/7/13 at 3:56 PM
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Spring fishing, wildfires etc.
CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette) said anglers continue to report excellent fishing on Upper Red Lake. Fishing on Lake of the Woods is also good, with most of the lake now ice free.
By Minnesota DNR , May 20, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Minnesota fishing opener, Lingering ice etc. 
While boating on Upper Red Lake on Mother’s Day morning, CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette) and Lt. Pat Znajda observed a snowmobile skipping approximately a quarter mile of open water and turning around on the degraded ice pack. This continued for several minutes before the snowmobiler returned to shore. CO Gorecki later made contact with the snowmobiler and enforcement action was taken.
By Minnesota DNR , May 13, 2013
Minnesota DNR urges public to tend burn piles left from winter
As snow depths dwindle, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging people who burned piles of brush and slash over the winter to make sure they’re properly extinguished.
By Herald Staff Report , May 02, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Ice house removal, Deer turns out to be a pig etc.
CO Brian Holt (Bemidji) received a complaint of an individual skinning a deer in his back yard. Upon further investigation it was discovered the animal in question was a pig, not a deer.
By Minnesota DNR , April 29, 2013
Minnesota DNR to cut cormorant population on Lake Vermilion
Fisheries officials plan to kill part of the cormorant population on Lake Vermilion in northeastern Minnesota because the lake's perch population has been falling, and they're worried that the decline could eventually harm the lake's walleye numbers.
By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Rainy River, Firearms safety, Training etc.
CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette)monitored fishing and boating activity throughout the week. The Rainy River is now open through Baudette and hundreds of boaters were out fishing for walleye during the final weekend of the spring season. Anglers continued to report fair fishing success, but long waits at public accesses to get onto the river.
By Minnesota DNR , April 15, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Fishing ramps up on Rainy River, Ice shelter removal etc.
CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette) reports that angling pressure on the Rainy River has increased dramatically throughout the week. The Rainy River has opened up through Vidas Landing east of Clementson, Minn., and more than 400 boats were observed fishing over the weekend.
By Minnesota DNR , April 08, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Fish house removal, Snowmobile activity, Training etc.
CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette)monitored fishing and snowmobiling activity throughout the week. The Rainy River has now opened through Frontier Landing, and numerous boaters were checked fishing.
By Minnesota DNR , April 01, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Owl shooting, Fish house removal etc.
Conservation officer Jeff Birchem (Baudette) continued to investigate a gray owl shooting and gave a wolf presentation to a local school. Heavy snow conditions on Lake of the Woods continue to hamper fish house removal.
By Minnesota DNR , March 25, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Gray owl shootings, Fish house removal etc.
CO Jeff Birchem (Baudette) continues to follow up on investigations involving great gray owls being shot.
By Herald Staff Report , March 18, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Snowmobile activity, Ice fishing etc.
CO Jeremy Woinarowicz (Thief River Falls) reported a routine snowmobile registration violation resulted in a felony fleeing incident. A short pursuit and follow up investigation resulted in pending felony charges and the seizure of the fleeing snowmobile.
By Minnesota DNR , March 04, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Spotty ice fishing, Marginal snowmobile trails
CO Ben Huener (Roseau) worked anglers on Lake of the Woods from the south shore to the Northwest Angle with COs Birchem, Znajda, Gorecki and Sherack. Violations encountered included angling with extra lines, angling with unattended lines, possession of marijuana, angling without a license in possession, and possession of unmeasurable walleyes.
By Minnesota DNR , January 28, 2013
WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Snowmobiling, ice fishing activity
CO Robert Gorecki (Baudette) monitored fishing and snowmobiling activity throughout the week. Anglers continue to report inconsistent success on Lake of the Woods and Upper Red Lake.
By Minnesota DNR , January 22, 2013
DNR extends northwest Minnesota elk season
The need to manage the size of northwest Minnesota’s elk population and control depredation has prompted the Department of Natural Resources to extend the state’s elk season beginning Saturday.
By Herald Staff Report , January 11, 2013
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