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Outdoors

North Dakota Outdoors: Setting stage for ND deer season

Not to catch you off guard, but North Dakota deer season began at the end of August this year – if you’re an archery hunter, that is. Have I got your attention? Not to scare you, but if the regular deer gun season has snuck up on you let’s get you up to speed. 2024 North Dakota deer ...

Wetlands Hazard Mitigation nears completion

After nearly six years of planning and execution, the work on the Wetlands Hazard Mitigation Project at Minot International Airport is nearing completion. Work on Phase 3 of the project kicked back into gear on Tuesday, with crews manning a variety of excavators, scrapers and heavy hauling ...

Fort Totten angler’s bullhead breaks record

Daniel Wegener’s bullhead caught Sept. 27 broke a state record for the species that’s been in the books for more than 35 years. The Fort Totten angler reeled in his 4-pound, 9-ounce bullhead from Devils Lake. The previous record of 4 pounds, 1 ounce was established in 1988 by Riley ...

Some whitetail hunters can seek refunds

The state Game and Fish Department is allowing hunters with whitetail or “any” deer gun licenses in several units in western North Dakota the option of turning those licenses in for refunds. Casey Anderson, wildlife chief, said the decision is based on scattered reports of white-tailed ...

Advisory Board meetings announced

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board will host public meetings this fall at eight locations across the state. These public meetings, held each spring and fall, provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district ...

Sully Creek State Park renamed Rough Rider

MEDORA – In tribute to Theodore Roosevelt and the legendary Rough Riders, the Sully Creek State Park will officially become Rough Rider State Park, the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department announced, according to a news release. This announcement coincides with the 166th birthday ...