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    Quote Originally Posted by flopduster View Post
    And another thing, if it’s to wet to do the work, how do you spend 5 mil?


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    You got to spend it or it removed from the budget. I personally know a municipality that has poured out bags of fertilizer and other products in the woods to maintain their budget.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Woodiewacker82 View Post
    You got to spend it or it removed from the budget. I personally know a municipality that has poured out bags of fertilizer and other products in the woods to maintain their budget.
    When I worked in retail, I used to love the calls that went, “I don’t care what it is or when I get it, I just have to spend X amount today.”

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcoker View Post
    Far as I can tell, he’s shown none.
    Some of you guys really do get it and I appreciate your support greatly.

    Jeez, what a waste of typing but here ya go Jcoker, the dates are likely plus or minus one , who knows and its in a nutshell. My name is David Strickland, killed my first duck 42 years ago, first deer 34 years ago , first turkey some 30 years ago.

    1990-93 USFS biologist under Dr Robichaud - prescribed fire effects, slope vs intensity of fire regen, forestry management, regen studies vs soil and erosion, rcw research, predator research -lots of earth works, heavy equip operator and wildfire fighting mainly in the Andrew Pickens and on the Savannah River site blah blah

    1992 finished degree in Biology college of crapton, yeah I didn't have summers off , had to jump between college of crapton and Clemson -minor in environmental sciences with a bunch of genetics and wildlife / plant physiology / animal behavior, zoology coursework booky crap yada yada.

    1994-95 cool job in Central America. The Cartel is real and brutal. I was young and full of piss and vinegar, lucky to be here. Never met Chopper tho did work with the commander of the Costa Rican Navy. Came back got my USCG captains license in 96.

    1996-1997 biologist SCDNR under Dr Holland mainly marine fishes and aquatic plant research- sometime in that time Dr Fred said I should apply and in @ 1997-2001 I was a Game Warden under Captain Johnny Mclellan mainly worked MI , offshore and then stayed at the Delta and Waccamaw area during duck season. That's where I first met Tommy and Billy at Santee Coastal Reserve and where I volunteered my off days when not working a second job. Was transferred to Charleston under same Capt and Lt Scotty Powell, still worked the Delta, some in the ACE, offshore patrol with NOAH, BTW as that was a fiasco, it never seemed to me that we were really looking for grouper exactly, talk about a bs program with the wrong name. Fair amount of Francis Marion work and other stuff here and there but ya didn't see me.

    2001ish left SCDNR , went into the construction industry made a little money. @ 07 Started a wild game consult business and in doing so took a little stint north of Limpopo south of Botswana in anti poaching work. Currently have a little under 2k total acres in consult in SC and another 1k ish in beginning consult year one at the moment in Arkansas, Nash Buckingham's old place actually which is cool as hell to me, with @ 20k consulted over the last years primarily with emphasis on waterfowl, whitetail, turkey, don't tinker in quail so much. Working with Dr Edwards to possibly move a portion of his salt tolerant rice research to one of the properties under management as we have 7 impoundments where we can control salinity levels via a pretty daggum impressive pump system. I mainly do this for unique and quiet persons who have made crazy money doing what a bunch of us admire. I still help out with others no charge- don't need it and have pro bono on going with some of the guys on here. Not my main source of income by any means but passing the knowledge helps the cause and I enjoy that aspect more than the money these days.

    To date multi business owner not counting the game consult, which means I rarely sleep, don't need it really. I dedicate most of my free time to either working out or killing stuff season depending. Oddly I prefer to hunt public land though I have plenty of private to utilize. I work year round work on wild game issues, anti hunting issues both in and out of state, meeting with various biologist and .orgs who want to see better management and of course bothering congressmen like Phillip, Stephen, Jeff, Chip and a few others. Sit on a board or two irregularly though which I get poked about but they are not my first priority.

    Founded CWS about 3.5 years ago after being a proponent of both SCDNR and the USFS for many many years. Came about when I was continually asked by an enormous number of waterfowl , whitetail, turkey hunters and even SCDNR employees and USFS employees that have known me and were, like me, very disturbed to see public land wild game management being neglected and deteriorating rapidly whilst at the same time they were getting more and more staff, equipment and monies. Just got 501C3 status for CWS which was a bear. More on that coming soon.

    Personality: NON PC- I don't like big mouth keyboard warriors, fat lazy punks, purple hair, liberals, socialism, squatted trucks, anti hunters, anti 2nd amendment people, poachers, coyotes, tree huggers, wolves, modern country puke music cheap optics, cheap decoys, slow boats, dogs that break, ball sports, nor corruption nor those who take handouts and especially don't like can't do attitudes.

    Now, I don't know you but several friends do if I they have you right and from what I am told you fit a couple of those dislikes, but I am trying to be a nicer guy these days, fail often. Likely, if we met you would act more the gentlemen Indigo Society style and I likely would as well. Straight up though, to come at me and CWS with name calling when you know zero about me and when we simply desire and are working towards better hunting opportunities and success for SC hunters in efforts to protect our hunting culture against the ant hun / anti hunter is a punk move. Now, if I have been told correctly, you are Justin Coker and in tennis court work- that's laughable. And more ironic, if again you are that Justin Coker- you are a member of CWS. Is that correct?

    Now, even if you are not that Justin Coker let's hear your quals.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duck Tape View Post
    Riddle me this:

    How many Cat 1 WMA's will not be hunted this year?
    4 of 11 are closed I do believe. Samworth, Wateree HP, Clemson and Delta East and West. Awful revealing that two of them are well inland. Also awful revealing that in all the closed areas their neighbors will be killing ducks this coming season.
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    For what it’s worth, many moons ago I had the opportunity to work with Strick9 for a bit. As a young impressionable teenager I was most impressed by the fact that the man could catch a pond bass without having to sit his beer down! I recall a pretty badass truck as well!

    The way I see it- we shouldn’t give a rats ass what’s on someone’s resume if they are trying to help out a resource we all care about. You can be the ditch owner, the ditch designer, or the ditch digger- all three are needed!

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    Now Imma have to sue you for libel Bitesize! Ya done went and called me a dranker. Truth be known you won't find me turning down the rare and occasional single malt or beeyah. That pond was indeed slap full as I recall. Never should have sold that 87 Power Wagon daggumit. One like that would be worth a mint these days.

    Good point, I like ditches, especially when surrounding a pond full of waterfowl.
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    Jcoker, pouring green concrete sounds really boring.
    But let's hear about your public service activities, pertaining to wildlife management.

    David has spent time helping me with water control and plant selection/biology. At no charge. No doubt his intentions are sincere in his efforts to improve hunting opportunities in SC.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Strick9 View Post
    Some of you guys really do get it and I appreciate your support greatly.

    Jeez, what a waste of typing but here ya go Jcoker, the dates are likely plus or minus one , who knows and its in a nutshell. My name is David Strickland, killed my first duck 42 years ago, first deer 34 years ago , first turkey some 30 years ago.

    1990-93 USFS biologist under Dr Robichaud - prescribed fire effects, slope vs intensity of fire regen, forestry management, regen studies vs soil and erosion, rcw research, predator research -lots of earth works, heavy equip operator and wildfire fighting mainly in the Andrew Pickens and on the Savannah River site blah blah

    1992 finished degree in Biology college of crapton, yeah I didn't have summers off , had to jump between college of crapton and Clemson -minor in environmental sciences with a bunch of genetics and wildlife / plant physiology / animal behavior, zoology coursework booky crap yada yada.

    1994-95 cool job in Central America. The Cartel is real and brutal. I was young and full of piss and vinegar, lucky to be here. Never met Chopper tho did work with the commander of the Costa Rican Navy. Came back got my USCG captains license in 96.

    1996-1997 biologist SCDNR under Dr Holland mainly marine fishes and aquatic plant research- sometime in that time Dr Fred said I should apply and in @ 1997-2001 I was a Game Warden under Captain Johnny Mclellan mainly worked MI , offshore and then stayed at the Delta and Waccamaw area during duck season. That's where I first met Tommy and Billy at Santee Coastal Reserve and where I volunteered my off days when not working a second job. Was transferred to Charleston under same Capt and Lt Scotty Powell, still worked the Delta, some in the ACE, offshore patrol with NOAH, BTW as that was a fiasco, it never seemed to me that we were really looking for grouper exactly, talk about a bs program with the wrong name. Fair amount of Francis Marion work and other stuff here and there but ya didn't see me.

    2001ish left SCDNR , went into the construction industry made a little money. @ 07 Started a wild game consult business and in doing so took a little stint north of Limpopo south of Botswana in anti poaching work. Currently have a little under 2k total acres in consult in SC and another 1k ish in beginning consult year one at the moment in Arkansas, Nash Buckingham's old place actually which is cool as hell to me, with @ 20k consulted over the last years primarily with emphasis on waterfowl, whitetail, turkey, don't tinker in quail so much. Working with Dr Edwards to possibly move a portion of his salt tolerant rice research to one of the properties under management as we have 7 impoundments where we can control salinity levels via a pretty daggum impressive pump system. I mainly do this for unique and quiet persons who have made crazy money doing what a bunch of us admire. I still help out with others no charge- don't need it and have pro bono on going with some of the guys on here. Not my main source of income by any means but passing the knowledge helps the cause and I enjoy that aspect more than the money these days.

    To date multi business owner not counting the game consult, which means I rarely sleep, don't need it really. I dedicate most of my free time to either working out or killing stuff season depending. Oddly I prefer to hunt public land though I have plenty of private to utilize. I work year round work on wild game issues, anti hunting issues both in and out of state, meeting with various biologist and .orgs who want to see better management and of course bothering congressmen like Phillip, Stephen, Jeff, Chip and a few others. Sit on a board or two irregularly though which I get poked about but they are not my first priority.

    Founded CWS about 3.5 years ago after being a proponent of both SCDNR and the USFS for many many years. Came about when I was continually asked by an enormous number of waterfowl , whitetail, turkey hunters and even SCDNR employees and USFS employees that have known me and were, like me, very disturbed to see public land wild game management being neglected and deteriorating rapidly whilst at the same time they were getting more and more staff, equipment and monies. Just got 501C3 status for CWS which was a bear. More on that coming soon.

    Personality: NON PC- I don't like big mouth keyboard warriors, fat lazy punks, purple hair, liberals, socialism, squatted trucks, anti hunters, anti 2nd amendment people, poachers, coyotes, tree huggers, wolves, modern country puke music cheap optics, cheap decoys, slow boats, dogs that break, ball sports, nor corruption nor those who take handouts and especially don't like can't do attitudes.

    Now, I don't know you but several friends do if I they have you right and from what I am told you fit a couple of those dislikes, but I am trying to be a nicer guy these days, fail often. Likely, if we met you would act more the gentlemen Indigo Society style and I likely would as well. Straight up though, to come at me and CWS with name calling when you know zero about me and when we simply desire and are working towards better hunting opportunities and success for SC hunters in efforts to protect our hunting culture against the ant hun / anti hunter is a punk move. Now, if I have been told correctly, you are Justin Coker and in tennis court work- that's laughable. And more ironic, if again you are that Justin Coker- you are a member of CWS. Is that correct?

    Now, even if you are not that Justin Coker let's hear your quals.
    You got the right Justin Coker.

    First things first. I’ve never claimed to have any knowledge of land management. I was simply asking for the qualifications of the man that so many seem to blindly follow. Seems like something you would have gotten out there at the very beginning and if you did, I apologize. I honestly looked before I made the comments.

    Now. You’re right I don’t know you and you don’t know me, but we do have a few mutual acquaintances. You’re not the only one that made a few calls. Funny thing is got the same answer from them and a couple PMs, from people I don’t know, saying the same thing. You had a little experience with DNR that touched on land management and managed some land privately, but didn’t have the knowledge that you claim to have.

    I think CWS has good intentions but seem to be going about it a bullying fashion. Also seems that things would be accepted a lot easier by DNR if there was someone with lots of credible experience leading the charge. In my world this is akin to dealing with engineers who just sit in an office. Hard to take advice from someone with the book smarts but no real world experience. You’re right. I am a member of the FB group. I joined to see what it was about early on and hid the group a while back.

    To the last point where you called my profession laughable. That’s because you lack the knowledge of it like you seem to on other subjects.

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    The decline in wintering waterfowl in SC is undeniable. There are many reasons. One of them is Cat 1 WMA management.

    To DNR's defense, there has been a trend of dike breaches due to hurricanes, floods, and unusually high king tides. The head scratcher is why the private sector can repair and continue to provide well managed land and some of the WMAs are not.

    Jab may be right. We do not deserve to be treated like royalty for $50. Our state owned property deserves better.

    Thank you to the CWS for trying.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jcoker View Post
    You got the right Justin Coker.

    First things first. I’ve never claimed to have any knowledge of land management. I was simply asking for the qualifications of the man that so many seem to blindly follow. Seems like something you would have gotten out there at the very beginning and if you did, I apologize. I honestly looked before I made the comments.

    Now. You’re right I don’t know you and you don’t know me, but we do have a few mutual acquaintances. You’re not the only one that made a few calls. Funny thing is got the same answer from them and a couple PMs, from people I don’t know, saying the same thing. You had a little experience with DNR that touched on land management and managed some land privately, but didn’t have the knowledge that you claim to have.

    I think CWS has good intentions but seem to be going about it a bullying fashion. Also seems that things would be accepted a lot easier by DNR if there was someone with lots of credible experience leading the charge. In my world this is akin to dealing with engineers who just sit in an office. Hard to take advice from someone with the book smarts but no real world experience. You’re right. I am a member of the FB group. I joined to see what it was about early on and hid the group a while back.

    To the last point where you called my profession laughable. That’s because you lack the knowledge of it like you seem to on other subjects.
    College degrees on the subject being debated, with decades of in the field experience doesn't qualify him?? He has backbone, good ethics, and the smarts to pull it off.

    What credentials does someone need to start a non-profit with the purpose of defending public resources?? The shit bag politicians running this country into the dirt haven far less, but we continue putting their campaign signs in our yards.

    The fact is public resources that you and I pay for are being neglected and someone should hold them accountable. Year after year it gets worse.

    Now you, who have done nothing, openly criticize the first group that has ever put into action versus lip service. If your intentions were anything decent you would have found a better way to offer feedback than bashing and name calling on the www. I guarantee you wouldn't say what you did to his face. At least you'd still be able to watch concrete dry after he taught you much needed lesson in respect.
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    I miss the late 70's in Sparkleberry. V after V of WILD Mallards. Memories is all that is left
    Gettin old is for pussies! AND MY NEW TRUE people say like Capt. Tom >>>>>>>>>/
    "Wow, often imitated but never duplicated. No one can do it like the master. My hat is off to you DRDUCK!"

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    Strick9 thanks for all you and CWS do!! If I can help in anyway please let me know

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    Quote Originally Posted by Duck Tape View Post
    The decline in wintering waterfowl in SC is undeniable. There are many reasons. One of them is Cat 1 WMA management.

    To DNR's defense, there has been a trend of dike breaches due to hurricanes, floods, and unusually high king tides. The head scratcher is why the private sector can repair and continue to provide well managed land and some of the WMAs are not.

    Jab may be right. We do not deserve to be treated like royalty for $50. Our state owned property deserves better.

    Thank you to the CWS for trying.
    I’m of the thought that we should just have CAT 2 types of property that the state owns. Have a place to hunt but not actively managed. Duck hunting is a rich mans game and the government shouldn’t be in it. And I say this as not a rich man. Not the government’s job to furnish high end duck hunting opportunities to the common man. The cost to benefit is to high.

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    Quote Originally Posted by YoungBuckTX View Post
    College degrees on the subject being debated, with decades of in the field experience doesn't qualify him?? He has backbone, good ethics, and the smarts to pull it off.

    What credentials does someone need to start a non-profit with the purpose of defending public resources?? The shit bag politicians running this country into the dirt haven far less, but we continue putting their campaign signs in our yards.

    The fact is public resources that you and I pay for are being neglected and someone should hold them accountable. Year after year it gets worse.

    Now you, who have done nothing, openly criticize the first group that has ever put into action versus lip service. If your intentions were anything decent you would have found a better way to offer feedback than bashing and name calling on the www. I guarantee you wouldn't say what you did to his face. At least you'd still be able to watch concrete dry after he taught you much needed lesson in respect.
    That’s cute. I never criticized the intentions of the group. I criticized the omnipotent way the group comes across. Where in that resume posted did you see decades of land management experience? I saw decades of someone that enjoys the outdoors.

    It’s also cute that you think you know me and what I would and would not say in person. Struck is obviously a friend of yours and you’re defending him. That’s what friends do and you’re a good friend for that. But don’t pretend you know me.

    Also who watches concrete dry for tennis courts?

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    Quote Originally Posted by jcoker View Post
    You got the right Justin Coker.
    ......I think CWS has good intentions but seem to be going about it a bullying fashion. Also seems that things would be accepted a lot easier by DNR if there was someone with lots of credible experience leading the charge. In my world this is akin to dealing with engineers who just sit in an office. Hard to take advice from someone with the book smarts but no real world experience. You’re right. I am a member of the FB group. I joined to see what it was about early on and hid the group a while back.........
    Pussyfoot politics is why we are where we are with the management of our public lands. Accountability and production has to be demanded! This is our time and money after all. Business is business, get the job done or get out.

    Thank you CWS and thank you Duck Tape.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Duck Tape View Post
    Jab, For the money spent I expect more. I have worked for 14 years to get to a place I can fund and set some expectations. I will.
    I know that you do and I applaud you and everyone else who is and had tried to make a difference in the quality of wild duck hunting for every waterfowler in South Carolina over the decades.

    As ever, the subject always brings the passion. Of course it is interesting to note that synonyms for the word passion like "intensity, enjoyment, change," are also joined by the words "crucifixion, pain, suffering, agony, and martyrdom"...

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    I have no doubt that you will see this through Phillip and I appreciate your efforts thus far.

    Nailed it Jab, amazing what a life of luxury produces as to derangement syndromes.
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    An interesting concept. The MNDNR guys report what they did during the week and it is published in the paper...

    CO Reports: Hunting season openings increase trespass complaints
    Area MnDNR Conservation Officer Weekly Reports - Oct. 27, 2020
    Written By: Prepared by Joe Albert, Communications coordinator | Division of Enforcement | Oct 27th 2020 - 7am.

    District 4 - Walker area

    CO (Conservation Officer) Randy Posner (Staples) worked fishing enforcement this past week, as well as a fair number of hunters who were out despite the snowy weather. Muskie anglers report seeing good numbers of fish. He checked boaters and folks pulling their water-related equipment for the winter. Some were reminded to clean the equipment before it was transported. Complaints of water appropriation and aquatic vegetation cutting without a permit were investigated. Hunting related trespass and baiting complaints were also reported and received enforcement time.

    CO Jacque Hughes (Longville) checked hunting and angling activity. She spoke at a firearms safety class and received multiple hunting related calls. Enforcement action was taken for fishing without a license.

    CO Jordan Anderson (Wadena) worked big-game enforcement and checked numerous bowhunters who were trying to fill their tags before the firearms season begins. Annual training was completed at Camp Ripley and waterfowl hunters were checked over the weekend.

    CO Mark Mathy (Cass Lake) and a conservation officer candidate patrolled for small-game, waterfowl and archery hunters. Mathy also worked ATV enforcement and responded to calls of trespassing. Complaints of hunter harassment, ATVs in wetlands, deer feeding/baiting, and littering were also received and investigated. Enforcement action was taken for waterfowl-hunting violations.

    District 2 - Bemidji area

    CO Tom Hutchins (Crookston) continues field training with COC (Conservation Officer Candidate) Corey Sura. They assisted with two firearms safety classes this past week and also attended annual training at Camp Ripley. Violations encountered included an unsigned federal duck stamp and unlawful youth ATV operations. The officers also investigated a wolf-depredation complaint.

    CO Tim Gray (Bagley) attended annual training. He also checked waterfowl hunters and bowhunters, and took questions regarding upcoming seasons.

    CO Brice Vollbrecht (Bemidji #1) monitored angling activity on area lakes. Recent snowfall and wind have slowed activity. Vollbrecht checked waterfowl and grouse hunters and assisted the Forestry Division with illegal balsam bough harvesting.

    CO Chris Vinton (Perham) reports attending annual in-service training at Camp Ripley this past week. Vinton also investigated possible deer shot from the road, hunters hunting deer with rifles prior to the rifle season and hunters camping in a WMA. Snow and cold weather have limited much of the typical late-fall fishing activity and affected duck-hunting pressure due to some smaller, shallow lakes freezing over. Enforcement action was taken for camping in a WMA. Car-killed deer-possession permits were issued.

    CO Jake Swedberg (Detroit Lakes) spent the past week following up on ongoing cases and checking duck hunters and anglers. Ducks have been going in large groups and most large bodies of water are holding ducks. Many hunters are getting good opportunities to shoot.

    CO Al Peterson (Osage) checked waterfowl hunters, attended training at Camp Ripley and followed up on big-game violations.

    District 9 - Brainerd area

    CO Jim Guida (Brainerd) patrolled station public lands for archery deer-hunting and small-game/trapping activity. Some squirrel hunters were checked. Guida continued a field training assignment with COC Stephen Westby. Hunting deer over a baited area complaints continue to come in.

    CO Bob Mlynar (Aitkin) attended training this past week.

    CO Amber Ladd (McGregor) and COC Victoria Griffith report high activity this past week. The officers spent time checking small-game, big-game and waterfowl hunting. ATV activity was monitored as well. Enforcement action was taken on ATV, waterfowl and AIS violations.

    CO Patrick McGowan (Pine River) patrolled Cass and Crow Wing county lakes for angling and waterfowl-hunting activity. McGowan also attended training at Camp Ripley. Numerous questions were fielded regarding the upcoming firearms deer season.

    CO Eric Sullivan (Pequot Lakes) reports deer hunters have been very active hunting and preparing for the firearms season. Due to the increase in hunting activity, Sullivan started receiving property line dispute calls and reports of deer that were taken illegally. Portable stands have also been set up illegally in the area. ATV traffic has decreased and some snowmobilers found snow to ride on this past week. Waterfowl hunters reported the migration has started.

    CO Scott Fitzgerald (CCSRA) reports assisting with annual in-service training at Camp Ripley during the past week. He also worked on some follow up on cases in the state recreation area and fielded many outdoor law-related questions.

    CO Tony Flerlage (Crosby) attended a training at Camp Ripley. The area received enough snow to see the first snowmobiles of the season. Early snow riders should remember that grant-in-aid trails do not open for use until Dec. 1. Duck hunters checked saw the best days of duck hunting of the season. It will likely be short-lived with cold weather early this week. He issued a few permits for car-killed deer.

    District 10 - Mille Lacs area

    CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) worked on seasonal equipment maintenance. Annual training was attended, including regarding new snaring requirements. He also assisted with the confiscated firearms auction.

    CO Dustie Speldrich (Willow River) investigated complaints of feeding deer during a feeding ban, archery hunting over bait and trespassing. She also attended training at Camp Ripley and assisted with a potential public waters violation.

    CO Dan Starr (Onamia) worked deer shining, small-game, ATV, and trapping activities. There was confusion about when the trapping season for the south zone opens, as several water sets were found to be set early. Early snow brought out ATVs and snowmobiles. Snowmobile riders are reminded that trails are not open yet.

    CO Mikeena Mattson (Wealthwood) worked various hunting activity this past week. Enforcement action was taken for transporting a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle, no license in personal possession, failure to display ATV registration, operating an ATV without headlights on, juvenile ATV passenger without a helmet on, burning prohibited material, and driving after cancellation. Time was spent prepping equipment for an early winter. Calls were fielded regarding waterfowl hunting and trapping.

    District 11 - St. Cloud area

    CO Todd VanderWeyst (Paynesville) worked complaints of shining and fishing overlimits this past week. He attended annual training and online training. Multiple questions regarding hunting regulations were handled.

    CO Adam Seifermann (St. Cloud) reports attending training and completing equipment maintenance. Calls from the public included trespass, injured animals and questions about the upcoming firearms deer season.

    CO Keith Bertram (Long Prairie) and COC Curtis Simonson started the past week monitoring duck-hunting activity in the area. The cold weather had new ducks arriving. Enforcement action was taken for transporting loaded firearms in a motorized boat. Deer-hunting activity was monitored in the area as well, with enforcement action taken for unregistered deer. Numerous calls were taken with questions regarding the upcoming deer season. A game farm inspection was completed this past week.

    District 12 - Princeton area

    CO Angela Londgren (Cambridge) checked hunters and anglers and attended annual training. Calls were responded to regarding trespassing, injured animals, wetland violations, and hunting violations.

    CO Mike Krauel (Mora) spent the past week checking small-game hunters. He also assisted with armoring department shotguns and attended Division training.

    CO Tony Musatov (Sauk Rapids) checked anglers and hunting complaints. Musatov spoke at a youth firearms safety class. A trespass complaint was investigated and several animal-related calls handled.

    CO Nate Benkofske (Milaca) reports investigating unlawful deer-hunting and waterfowl-hunting activity. Trespass calls and injured-animal calls were handled. Annual training was attended.

    Aviation Section

    NR (Natural Resources) Pilot John Heineman (Bemidji) attended to maintenance on the airplane and worked on training.

    Standby NR Pilot Jessica Holmes (Grand Rapids) reports completing administrative tasks, pilot medical, and recurrent remote pilot training.

    CO Pilot Jason Jensen (Brainerd) reports attending various training classes and assisting with winterizing patrol boats.

    NR Pilot Brad Maas (Brainerd) completed disassembly of the fish-stocking tank and equipment. He also attended an aviation webinar, and to other administrative tasks.

    Water Resource Enforcement Officers

    WREO Joseph Stattelman (NW) spent the past week attending and instructing at in-service training. Time was spent working on open cases and taking calls about the fall hunting seasons. He assisted local government units and other COs with case work. Annual training was completed.

    WREO Robert Haberman (North Central) worked on cases in his assigned area. Site visits were conducted and new cases were documented. Haberman also worked small-game hunting and recreational vehicle activity.

    https://www.brainerddispatch.com/nor...ass-complaints

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    Now that’s the type of transparency I’d like to see.

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    How is Samworth looking these days? It getting hunted this year?

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