Pronghorn hunting applications due
The deadline to apply for the 2024 pronghorn hunting season is Wednesday, Aug. 7. Only North Dakota residents are eligible to apply to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
North Dakota Outdoors: Survey shows lack of snow good for pheasant crowing numbers
In the most basic of explanations, the lack of snow this winter and late arrival of spring rain was not as helpful for ducks but better for pheasants. But let’s take a closer look. The number of roosters heard crowing during the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s 2024 spring ...
‘Really good day all around’
VAN HOOK – Fishing, food and camaraderie combined for a good time for area veterans treated to a day on the lake during the annual Warriors on the Water event Saturday at Van Hook. It didn’t hurt that the walleye were biting, either. This was the 10th year that Aaron Donamaria and his wife, Sam, of Burlington have organized Warriors on the Water. They started the event in 2014, skipping 2020 due to the pandemic. Donamaria said he and a friend started the event as a way to give back to local veterans. His friend moved on, but he and his wife have kept the organization going with ...
North Dakota Outdoors: Listen up when game warden talks about water safety
I have tremendous respect for all our North Dakota game wardens. Their work is under-appreciated and most invaluable to all who spend time outdoors. Long days in remote locations, nights, weekends and holidays. And while you may take every opening day of deer season off, they likely work every ...
Pronghorn hunting season set
The 2024 pronghorn hunting season is set with 1,265 licenses available and all units open. North Dakota Game and Fish Department big game management supervisor Bruce Stillings said license numbers are up significantly from last year, when the department allocated 420 licenses in eight units. The July aerial survey indicated the overall pronghorn population is up 31% from last year. The fawn-to-doe ratio of 50 fawns per 100 does was higher than last year, and the buck-to-doe ratio of 31 bucks per 100 does remains stable and at the population objective. Each unit will once again have ...
Swan license applications available
Hunters can apply for 2024 swan licenses through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The resident swan license is $10, while the nonresident fee is $30. The application deadline is Aug. 21. The statewide tundra swan hunting season opens Sept. 28. A total of 2,200 licenses are available. Successful applicants will receive a tag to take one swan during the season. Since swans are classified as waterfowl, nonresidents may hunt them only during the period their nonresident waterfowl license is valid. All swan ...