[gallery ids="958155,958154" By mid-May, some North Dakota anglers have had weeks on the water since the new license season of April 1 began. That’s a subtle reminder to purchase your new license if you haven’t already. If your boat registration is expired, it’s time to renew. Both of ...
By the time you’re a high school senior, you’ve probably heard it all if you’ve mentioned an interest in wildlife, fisheries, or the outdoors as a career. “That’d be a fun job … but you better have a backup plan.” I’ve worked in the natural resource field long enough to know ...
Volunteers recognized Minot and area residents were among volunteers for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department recently recognized for their service at the annual banquet in Bismarck. Those recognized included: 30 Years – Darris Olson, Bowbells; and Larry Viall, Epping. 25 Years – Corinne Engen, Anamoose; Jeremy Haugen, Max; Chris Pulver, Stanley; and Wayne Stanley, Minot. 20 Years – Daniel Duchscherer, Towner; Justin Hughes, Minot; Rick Tischaefer, Butte; and Charles Wilkinson, Garrison. 15 Years – Mark Crosby, Bowbells; Kendon Faul, McClusky; Richard Lehmann, ...
By design, electronic posting continues to evolve. This program was the first ever in the nation and the Game and Fish Department continues to work with all stakeholders to adjust, improve, adapt and methodically roll out changes. New this year, landowners have the option to electronically ...
North Dakota has a year-round fishing season, and every spring conversations pop up at gas stations, watering holes, cafe’s and online. It often starts when anglers see photos of big, egg-laden walleyes or northern pike taken before spawning. That leads to questions: Should we have a ...
The beginning of my career as a game warden provided many stories. Good. bad. Funny. And sometimes sad. Among the lessons learned was “never say never.” And I’m guessing from his story for Behind the Badge, that Shawn Sperling, North Dakota Game and Fish Department district game warden, ...
