HARRIS, Chisago County, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities are searching for a 56-year-old North Branch man who failed to return home from a deer hunting trip in northern Chisago County.
The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents and hunters near northern Harris to remain alert for anything that could help locate the missing man.
The overdue hunter has been identified as Harlan Altepeter, 56, of North Branch, Minnesota.
Hunter Fails to Return Home
According to the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office, Altepeter did not return home after going deer hunting.
Authorities later located his truck parked at the Wild Rose Wildlife Management Area.
Investigators believe the truck may have been parked in the wildlife management area’s parking lot for several days.
Officials have not confirmed exactly when Altepeter entered the hunting area or when he was last seen.
Cell Phone Tracking Provides Few Answers
Law enforcement has attempted to use cell phone tracking to help determine Altepeter’s location.
However, those efforts have been inconclusive, according to the sheriff’s office.
Authorities believe Altepeter may have been hunting in a particular area near Wild Rose Wildlife Management Area.
The sheriff’s office released maps highlighting the area where he may have been hunting.
His exact whereabouts remain unknown in the information released by authorities.
Public Safety Agencies Search Northern Harris Area
Public safety agencies planned search operations in the northern Harris area on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Authorities are focusing attention on the area where Altepeter is believed to have been hunting.
The search follows the discovery of his truck and unsuccessful attempts to determine his location through cell phone tracking.
Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances of his disappearance.
Sheriff’s Office Asks Public for Help
The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office is urging people in northern Harris to watch for anything that might assist the search.
Anyone who notices something suspicious or potentially connected to Altepeter’s disappearance should contact authorities immediately.
Call 911 if you have information that could help locate Harlan Altepeter.
Authorities specifically request GPS coordinates when available to help responders locate reported evidence or possible sightings.
Residents should report useful information directly to emergency dispatchers rather than interfering with organized search operations.
Search Updates
As of the available November 14 reports, no confirmed recovery or location update had been announced.
The public can follow the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page for official announcements.
Additional agency information is available through the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office website.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact 911 and provide their location, if possible.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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