CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports diminished outdoor activities that he attributes likely to high school sports starting and vacations on the downturn. Heat and humidity also increased water temps and decreased fishing success, he reports.

CO Sean Cannon (Cook) meanwhile reports more anglers were having luck finding fish willing to bite in his territory.

CO Aaron Larson (Tower) monitored anglers and ATV activity, assisted other agencies with emergency calls and checked several locations for wild rice ahead of the upcoming wild rice season.

CO Marc Johnson (Hibbing) worked angling and ATV enforcement, assisted local agencies, attended National Night Out events, and helped conduct training.

CO Duke Broughten (Aurora) reports lower recreational activity than expected. Fishermen reported m

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