Waterfowl hunters should do their part in preventing the spread of aquatic nuisance species (ANS) into or within North Dakota. Hunters must remove aquatic plants and plant fragments from decoys, strings and anchors; remove aquatic plant seeds and plant fragments from waders and other ...

North Dakota’s waterfowl season opened for residents on Saturday, while nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl Saturday, Sept. 28. The season for swans opens Sept. 28 for both residents and nonresidents who have purchased a swan license. Shooting hours for all geese are one-half hour ...

I keep three North Dakota OUTDOORS calendars on the wall in my office. When I glance up and see a dark shaded day I know it’s pretty significant. A season opener or application deadline is reason for a second look. While glancing at September I recalled how years ago there would be a three ...

I wouldn’t be surprised to find out kids who grew up on the beaches of California are more likely to surf than a kid from North Dakota. Fair is fair. If you were raised in the Midwest, I’d suggest your odds of growing into hunting and fishing are more likely than those from Laguna ...

North Dakota’s roadside surveys conducted in late July and August indicate pheasant numbers were up, while gray partridge and sharp-tailed grouse numbers were down. Game and Fish Department upland game biologist RJ Gross said although the state experienced a mild winter and an optimistic ...

The fall wild turkey lottery has been held and more than 900 licenses remain in 10 units. Unsuccessful applicants will have a refund issued to their credit card. Beginning at 8 a.m. on Sept. 18, all remaining licenses will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters are allowed a ...