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NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS: A little bit about baitfish in North Dakota

In my job, I try to consume as much outdoors media as possible. You’ve got your favorites and so do I. I’ll acknowledge my bias with North Dakota OUTDOORS, the Game and Fish Department’s official magazine. Many wrongly assume there’s some dark web communication within the Game and ...

Ground squirrels mitigated in Minot AFB housing

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE – More than 2,600 Richardson’s ground squirrels have been removed by 5th Civil Engineer Squadron airmen from Minot Air Force Base housing by deliberately focusing on areas with heightened activity over the past few weeks, according to Minot AFB information. Richardson’s ground squirrels are one of two ground squirrels that can be found in North Dakota, according to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. The other ground squirrel is Franklin’s ground squirrel. Richardson’s are also called Flickertails or dakrats. Minot AFB Homes has applied its ...

Minot honored as Great American Defense Community

Minot was recognized as a 2025 Great American Defense Community during a ceremony at the North Dakota State Fair Grandstand before the evening’s concert July 18. The honor, presented by the Association of Defense Communities (ADC), celebrates Minot’s unwavering support for Minot Air ...

Garrison-Bismarck team takes top prize at 50th Governor’s Walleye Cup

GARRISON — The 50th annual North Dakota Governor’s Walleye Cup reeled in big results this past weekend as anglers from across the region gathered on the waters of Lake Sakakawea. Held July 18-19 at Fort Stevenson State Park, south of Garrison, the two-day fishing tournament marked a ...

North Dakota Outdoors: Game warden’s job means more than enforcing law

For many, a career as a game warden might sound like a dream job. A life spent outdoors, checking fishing licenses and keeping hunters safe and catching poachers. For most the job goes far beyond the glamour of a uniform or the thrill of patrolling the open landscapes of the state. It’s a ...