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Game and Fish volunteers instructors recognized

Volunteer instructors for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department were recently recognized at the annual banquet in Bismarck. Those from Minot and area include: 30-years of service: Gary Ertmann, Devils Lake; and Vernon Laning, Stanton. 25-years of service: Mark Engen, Anamoose; Mark Entzi, Watford City; Curtis Miller, Tioga; and Marvin Neumiller, Washburn. 20-years of service: Mark Fisher, Devils Lake; Glen Hauf, Makoti; Jonathan Hughes, Minot; Morris Hummel, Coleharbor; Jacqueline Martin, Anamoose; Andrew Robinson, Minot; Thomas Rost, Devils Lake; and Scott Thorson, ...

North Dakota Outdoors: Helping wildlife is long-term commitment

We live in a world of point, click, instant access and information. Patience is a rare commodity, but when it comes to hunting and fishing, it’s not an option. Waiting for the right deer or the hot bite is as important as finding the right lure or spot. In the same way, maintaining, ...

North Dakota Outdoors: Electronic posting for 2024 now open

The spring snow goose conservation season opened up back in February and the spring turkey season is just a couple of weeks away. If you are a hunter, you need to make sure land your hunting is not physically or electronically posted. Landowners who missed the deadline last year or did not ...

Air rifle teams successful at matches

Ward County 4-H Shooting Sports recently hosted the Northwest District Air Rifle Match. The contest, held Feb. 10 at the North Dakota State Fairground in Minot, hosted youth from five counties with 28 participants, with 13 of these participants were from Ward County. Ward County also ...

North Dakota Outdoors: Fishing part of quality of life

Growing up, living or even moving to North Dakota you understand the connection to the outdoors and how important fishing is to “quality of life.” While each individual has their own unique factors which contribute to why we live here, the outdoors is part of it for some and more for ...

Grant supports high school trap league

Local clubs or communities interested in receiving a grant to support a high school trap shooting team must have the application in before April 1. Existing teams that have received a grant in the past are not eligible. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a grant of up to $1,000, with funds designed to purchase gear such as eye and hearing protection, vests, shell bags and magnetic barrel rests. Interested applicants can contact N.D. Game and Fish.