I’m not a professional angler. When it comes to tips and tactics on how to land a lunker walleye or fill a stringer in short order, I’ve got more questions than answers. In the not so recent past I casually referred to myself as the human cold front because of a perceived lack of fishing ...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest is open for entries. The deadline for submitted photos is Oct. 1. The contest has categories for nongame and game species, as well as plants/insects. An overall winning photograph will be chosen, with the number of place winners in each category determined by the number of qualified entries. Photographers interested in sending photos must follow guidelines for submitting their work. Contestants are limited to no more than five entries. Photos must have been taken in North Dakota. Contact the North Dakota ...
I took a little good-natured ribbing from fisheries chief Greg Power for a column a little while back referencing his connection to our North Dakota fisheries dating back to Jimmy Carter, bell bottoms and disco music. While it’s all in jest, the truth is history is one of the best teachers ...
Recent sightings of coyotes in the Minot city limits has inspired concern from residents, but their presence in the city’s urban wildlife environment is more normal than some would think according to state wildlife experts. T. Kvigne, City of Minot public safety information and outreach ...
There’s never enough time and space to cover all the common questions anglers have. Some are in-depth and the Department does its best to answer these questions via North Dakota OUTDOORS, videos and podcasts. Many topics warrant deep discussion such as size restrictions or trophy ...
North Dakota’s deer gun lottery has been held and more than 3,800 licenses remain. Only resident applicants who were unsuccessful in the lottery can apply for remaining licenses. Licenses will be mailed to successful applicants in early August. More than 70,000 individuals applied for a deer gun lottery license, in addition to over 13,000 gratis applicants. The 2024 deer gun proclamation allows for 50,100 deer gun season licenses. Unsuccessful applicants can apply online for remaining licenses beginning Wednesday, June 26. The deadline for applying is Wednesday, July 10.
