No matter how you appreciate North Dakota’s outdoors, be it by hunting, fishing, or simply hiking, here's a simple way to invest in its future: buy a federal duck stamp. You don’t even have to hunt to make a difference. Birdwatchers, photographers and anyone who enjoys watching wildlife ...
Zebra mussels discovered in eastern end of Lake Sakakawea After detecting zebra mussel larvae in routine sampling, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels on the extreme eastern portion of Lake Sakakawea. Ben Holen, department aquatic nuisance species coordinator said, “Follow-up sampling found two adult mussels along the northern shoreline near the Highway 83 Embankment.” While current findings suggest the infestation is isolated to the far eastern stretch of the reservoir, Game and Fish personnel, working with the U.S. Army ...
As fall seasons get into full gear, hunters naturally think about licenses, limits, tags, gear and maybe taking a youngster afield. All of those things matter, but if one item belongs at the top of every hunter’s list, it is safety. Every hunt should start there and end there. The 10 ...
Pheasant hunting around Minot and across northwest North Dakota isn’t just about bagging birds. It’s ritual, reunion, and the kind of tradition that stitches families and friendships together, one boot step at a time. For Shaun Sipma of Minot, pheasant hunting is a family tradition passed ...
For generations, the arrival of the northern migration was as predictable as October frost. But if you talk to any waterfowler who has spent the last 20 years watching the horizons in North Dakota, they will tell you the old patterns have shifted. Ducks and geese are moving differently, ...
BOTTINEAU – Students at Dakota College at Bottineau took their learning outdoors this fall, with hands-on field experiences at several locations. The trips allowed students to apply classroom concepts in real time with a professional perspective. “These experiences, which are a core part of DCB’s Natural Resource program offerings, allow students to pair classroom instruction with real-world practice,” said Michelle Cauley, Natural Resources assistant professor. Students from Natural Resources, Soil Science and Horticulture visited the International Peace Garden to explore the ...
