Shining patrol results in numerous violations in Blackduck area, DNR officer reports

Here is the weekly report from Department of Natural Resources conservation officers in northwest Minnesota and adjacent areas of northern Minnesota for Monday, Oct. 10:

District 1 - Baudette area

CO Ben Huener (Roseau) continued field training with COC Hams. They spent time checking anglers and waterfowl hunters on Lake of the Woods and the Thief Lake Wildlife Management Area. Violations encountered were taking a protected bird (seagull), shooting before legal hours, unplugged shotgun, no license in possession, failure to transfer title and no fire extinguisher onboard. Low bird numbers were observed despite falling temperatures.

CO Corey Sura (Baudette East) checked anglers on Rainy River and Lake of the Woods. Fishing has continued to be best on the north end of the lake. Sura also checked waterfowl hunters and investigated big game-related violations.

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