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Outdoors

Fort Totten angler’s bullhead breaks record

Daniel Wegener’s bullhead caught Sept. 27 broke a state record for the species that’s been in the books for more than 35 years. The Fort Totten angler reeled in his 4-pound, 9-ounce bullhead from Devils Lake. The previous record of 4 pounds, 1 ounce was established in 1988 by Riley ...

Some whitetail hunters can seek refunds

The state Game and Fish Department is allowing hunters with whitetail or “any” deer gun licenses in several units in western North Dakota the option of turning those licenses in for refunds. Casey Anderson, wildlife chief, said the decision is based on scattered reports of white-tailed ...

Advisory Board meetings announced

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board will host public meetings this fall at eight locations across the state. These public meetings, held each spring and fall, provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district ...

Sully Creek State Park renamed Rough Rider

MEDORA – In tribute to Theodore Roosevelt and the legendary Rough Riders, the Sully Creek State Park will officially become Rough Rider State Park, the North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department announced, according to a news release. This announcement coincides with the 166th birthday ...

Badlands Conservation Alliance to celebrate 25th anniversary

BISMARCK — Badlands Conservation Alliance’s annual meeting will be held in Bismarck at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 2-4 p.m. The event will celebrate BCA’s 25th anniversary. The annual meeting will feature speaker Michael Barthelemy, director ...

NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS: Taking a look at inside numbers for ND pheasants

While the headlines get all the attention – “Pheasant Numbers are up 25%” – there’s so much more to the story and you don’t have to be a biologist or a hunter to understand the recipe for healthy upland game and pheasant populations. Weather and habitat. Good nesting weather and ...