As the old saying goes, “If it wasn’t for the weather, most people wouldn’t know how to start a conversation.” The weather here on the Northern Plains impacts everything and everyone directly, and for farmers, ranchers, hunters, biologists and wildlife managers, what happened in the ...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is asking water recreationists and property owners to check for zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species when removing boat lifts, docks and other equipment from state waters. Ben Holen, ANS coordinator, said water recreationists and property owners play a vital role in ANS prevention. Zebra mussels attach to hard surfaces that are left in the water for long periods of time, first settling in tight spaces and areas that are protected from sunlight, Holen said. Equipment such as boat lifts and docks are high risk vectors for ...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department encourages hunters, anglers and landowners who witness a fish or wildlife violation to file a report with Report All Poachers. Witnesses should report a violation by calling RAP at 328-9921. Witnesses should note the vehicle description, including make, color, license plate number and state issued. Description of the violator should also be considered. The RAP line offers rewards – from $100 to $1,000 depending on the nature and seriousness of the crime – for information leading to the conviction of fish and wildlife law violators. ...
A permit is required before taking possession of a dead deer found near a road or in a field. Only shed antlers can be possessed without a permit. Permits are free and available from North Dakota Game and Fish Department game wardens and local law enforcement offices. In addition, hunters should properly dispose of dead deer. Carcass waste cannot be left on public property, including roadways, ditches or wildlife management areas. If transported out of its respective gun unit of origin, carcass waste must be disposed of via landfill or waste management provider. This requirement ...
BISMARCK – Ducks Unlimited, in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service, has announced the opening of the second application process of its collaborative Regional Conservation Partnership Program. The initiative, “Scaling Soil Health in the Prairie Pothole Region,” provides voluntary conservation incentives to farmers and ranchers looking to improve soil health, restore grasslands and improve rotational grazing capacity for livestock on their properties. Moreover, the partnerships are designed to prioritize establishing grasslands and enhancing existing ...
I enjoy giving myself an education. Sometimes it’s as simple as asking the definition of science: “The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained.” Why ...
