Hunters should take caution with blue-green algae

September 29, 2023

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality cautions waterfowl and upland bird hunters to watch for potentially toxic blue-green algae in wetlands and lakes while in the field this fall. Blue-green algae can produce cyanotoxins, which if ingested, can cause severe health effects in both dogs and humans. Common side effects for humans exposed to water containing cyanotoxins include diarrhea and vomiting, numb lips, tingling fingers and toes, dizziness, rashes, hives, and skin blisters. Canine deaths, seizures, vomiting, and skin irritation have all been linked to ...

New amenities make ND state parks more accessible

September 27, 2023

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) recently acquired new equipment to bring greater accessibility and inclusivity for visitors of all abilities. Color-blind glasses In recognition of International Color Blindness Awareness Month, NDPRD announced it is ...

NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS: ND hunters help fight chronic wasting disease

September 22, 2023

Working for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department as a game warden and now biologist has provided countless positive interactions with hunters, anglers, trappers and citizens who love everything about North Dakota outdoors and are willing to do what they can to help the future of our ...

NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS: Hunters’ understanding of harvest information program important

September 15, 2023

I’ve become numb to email, phone and text surveys or post-purchase questionnaires. From a service call or store receipt, and everything in between, companies and businesses are constantly asking patrons about their activity and assessing their expectations. Thankfully, the majority of ...

Upland game brood numbers up

September 12, 2023

North Dakota’s roadside surveys conducted in late July and August indicate pheasant, gray partridge and sharp-tailed grouse numbers were up. State Game and Fish Department upland game biologist RJ Gross said survey conditions were exceptional this year, which might have led to increased observations, but survey conditions shouldn’t have large effects on brood sizes or age ratios, which were also up. “Hunters should expect to find similar or higher numbers than last year, with good numbers of hatch-year birds in their bags,” Gross said. Total pheasants observed (65 per ...

North Dakota Outdoors: Follow rules and regulations of the PLOTS program

September 8, 2023

The goal of the Private Land Open To Sportsmen (PLOTS) program is to provide walk-in public access for hunting on private land. Just because hunters are allowed access doesn’t mean it’s open for any type of use. Even if you are hunting, PLOTS agreements do not allow activities such as ...