Mary Manning is part of the law enforcement division of the Department of Natural Resources and is tasked with enforcement of state laws on game and fish, recreational vehicle, wetlands and waters, invasive species, and wildland fire, among others…and assist with safety training and education classes.
She is also one of the Use of Force Instructors and a member of the Honor Guard. Mary grew up in lower Michigan and moved around the country for college, finally ending up in Minnesota for work. She has a BS in Outdoor Education and her Peace Officers Certification. Her past life has included jobs as an instructor on ropes and initiative courses, a rangeland firefighter, a BWCAW canoe guide for the Girl Scouts, a counselor and instructor in an experiential learning-based residential program with an outdoor expedition component, and a dispatcher/jailer and deputy.
One of her passions is running and training sled dogs for about 25 years- for fun, racing, and for camping. She loves living in Cook County where she can work and where she loves to play.
Presentations are family-friendly and free to the public. Donations are appreciated.
Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail and enjoy the scenery.
