District 4 - Walker area

CO Corey Sura (Remer) followed up on wetland and public waters investigations. Sura helped at an ATV safety day in Outing with the local ATV club, where 37 new youth riders obtained their ATV safety certificates. Anglers were checked on several area panfish lakes.

CO Patrick McGowan (Walker) patrolled area lakes for angling and boating activity. Enforcement action was taken for angling without a license, keeping northern pike out of season, angling with extra lines, operating a watercraft with illegal exhaust, and numerous other boating violations.

CO Jacque Johnson (Longville) attending an ATV safety class. She also responded to reports of incidentally taken otters.

CO Landyn Saewert (Wadena) checked bow fishers on area lakes. Several boats were observed with expired registration, and enforcement action was taken. A report of dumped carp in a road ditch was taken. The suspects have not been identified. ATV activity has been picking up. Juveniles under 18 are reminded to be wearing helmets even when on side by sides.

CO Adam Seifermann (Staples) reports fielding numerous calls related to nuisance and miscellaneous wildlife-related concerns. He recommends residents in Bear Country review the information at bearwise.org and contact area Wildlife with continued concerns. Residents also reported finding rough fish left behind on the shore from being bow fished. He also reports working at DNR Days at Rippleside Elementary School with K9 Jet, assisting with Deputy Boating School at Camp Ripley, and assisting another agency with a public safety concern. Now is a good time to review fishing regulations and ensure your safety equipment is functioning and in boats prior to the fishing opener.

CO Michael Cross (Lake George) worked angling, ATV enforcement, spring turkey hunting, and beaver trapping. Multiple questions were fielded from the public and equipment was prepared and tested for the upcoming fishing opener.

CO Mark Mathy (Cass Lake) primarily checked angling activity. A problem-bear complaint was received. Mathy also investigated a report of ATV use on a paved state trail and a public water-related complaint.

ATV rec officer vacant.

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