CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports small-game hunting was a nonevent as little activity — and even fewer birds — was observed. Multiple duck hunters commented about the lack of ducks.

CO Sean Cannon (Cook) reports fishing success continues to be hit and miss with water temperatures not dropping due to warm days. Very few hunters were seen during the youth waterfowl and small-game opener, which he said was not surprising with the warm weather and thick cover in the woods.

CO Aaron Larson (Tower) spent most of his time checking grouse hunters over the opening weekend and reports that few grouse were taken. He also monitored ATV riders and assisted with a call about a lost person. Violations were related to blaze orange and various ATV violations.

CO Marc Johnson (Hibbing) primarily worked s

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