November 19, 2014

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Bob Mlynar (Aitkin) – Enforcement contacts included hunting deer with bait, leaving stands on Wildlife Management Areas, hunter harassment and ATV DWI.

Karl Hadrits (Crosby) fielded complaints of pre-season poaching, suspicious hunting activity, road hunting, posting public land and trespassing. Other violations encountered included failure to validate site tag and taking antlerless deer without permit.

Amber Peterson (McGregor) handled several baiting violations and patrolled road hunters.

Greg Verkuilen (Garrison) worked on deer season complaints including bait, early shooting, trespassing, ATV use and over-bagging.

Chris Tetrault (Isle) arrested a party at a deer camp with an outstanding warrant for violations from the previous deer season. A trespassing complaint was received; the call turned out to not be trespassing but a big game violation in which a deer was seized since the shooter shot from a roadway. Enforcement was taken for driving after revoked, false name to a peace officer, transporting a loaded firearm and unregistered ATV.

Scott Fitzgerald (Malmo) investigated baited stands and the hunters were visited on opening day of season. Several calls of parties leaving stands in WMAs overnight were fielded and a few stands were seized. The officer also assisted neighboring officers with baited stands, a party with a warrant and shining activity. Other enforcement actions included hunting deer over baited area, operate ATV during closed hours and leave property in WMA overnight.

Luke Croatt (Wealthwood) tooc calls of shooting after dark and stands left in WMAs. Assistance was given to neighboring officers with baiting complaints. ATVs riding during restricted times were also dealt with.

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