On Tuesday a black, 90-hp Lund boat approached the 42N vessel on Leech Lake, Minnesota. Two Minnesota state conservation officers asked us to reel in and then slid up to our boat. The officers were on the third largest in-land lake in Minnesota to check fishing licenses and live-well contents. The 42N party was, of course, in compliance license-wise and did not have any fish aboard in the live-wells at the time.
The two officers came from Grand Rapids and Park Rapids, Minnesota for a day of lake patrol. Their black dog, Jack was only curious about our boat rather than aggressive.
While the officers' demeanor was polite they carefully checked our licenses and live-well thoroughly.
Had we been hostile about the situation we would have answered to a side arm or taser - not the kind of fishing trip you dream about. Know that.
I'm very proud of you, you responsible boater, you! :)
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