Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports for Bemidji, Walker, Brainerd, Mile Lacs and St. Cloud areas - October 2, 2025 ...

Deputies began a search after a crew member aboard a commercial fishing boat called 911 to report the man missing.

CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports fire danger remains high with multiple fires reported over the week. Duck hunters continue to comment about the lack of ducks. CO Sean Cannon (Cook) reports the return of ...

Muddy conditions have limited the fishing activity. Pike anglers reporting increased action and are reminded that there are no limits on pike at Elkhead Reservoir. There are no fishing reports from ...

CO (Conservation Officer) Trevon Pietz (Wealthwood) focused on Aquatic Invasive Species Violations. He participated in a district wide AIS check station and found that most people had clean boats and ...

A fishing boat with three men onboard overturned in the Mississippi River prompted an emergency rescue that ultimately left ...

Due to the warmer weather, anglers were less successful at catching salmon. Those fishing early in the mornings at the Cheboygan Dam spillway had the most success when floating or bottom-bouncing ...

CO Jamus Veit (Bemidji #1) spent the week checking duck and grouse hunters. Many grouse hunters are reporting a reduced ...