District 10 - Mille Lacs area

CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked rough fish harvesting for the start spearing season. Lake activity was picking up with angling pressure and dock installation. Turkey hunting continued but was hampered by wind and rain.

CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) monitored area angling, trapping, ATVing, and turkey hunting activities. Enforcement action was taken for turkey hunting without a license and spearing after legal hours. Griffith responded to complaints of illegally taken gamefish and miscellaneous wildlife complaints. Griffith would like to remind everyone to look at the regulations book before bowfishing, spearing and dip netting. Make sure to check dates and hours of open seasons.

CO Joseph Scholz (Malmo) patrolled for turkey hunters and anglers. Rain kept activity levels down, but some braved the weather to find success with hunting and with bow fishing as the seasons began. CO Scholz also assisted with a firearms safety class in Monticello and worked on preparing boats and equipment for the upcoming fishing season. For those taking part in bowfishing and spearing, be sure to take all harvested fish and trash with you. Leave the area cleaner than you found it.

CO Dan Starr (Onamia) dealt with turkey season, fire activity, and accidentally trapped Otters that were turned in. Rain and cold temperatures hampered outdoor activities over the weekend. Spring fish run activities and equipment maintenance activities were also tended to.

CO Ashley Whiteoak (Aitkin) spent time patrolling for fishing, turkey hunting, trapping, and ATVing activities. The officer also followed up on a wetland violation. Various other calls were handled including a complaint of a huge bear that was finally scared away after being chased around a house.

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