Two of the most popular species with hunting seasons include harvest numbers you can count on your hands or hands and toes. I’m talking about mountain lions and bighorn sheep. These two unique species capture the interest of hunters and non-hunters alike. While over 20,000 applications ...
The window between Thanksgiving and Christmas has always been a reflective time for me. While we all have challenges in life, the truth is we need to intentionally look for points of thanks even in the storms of life. Down the list from your health, family and work would be hunting, fishing ...
My guess is that most deer hunters don’t tire of the “Turdy Point Buck” tune on the radio until the backside of deer season. For a change, though, I’d sure enjoy listening to a refrain about hunting antlerless deer in North Dakota. Then again, doe hunting doesn’t quite get the ...
With warmer temperatures prevailing for the rest of this week, the forecast is a breath of fresh air for animals and guests alike. The animals that went inside in late October are now venturing back outside to soak up some of the sunshine during this break in the winter weather. The warmer temperatures are also a welcome to the families in the area who can get out and enjoy all the outdoor activities that Minot has to offer, including the zoo. Although transitions for some activities are not as easy to bounce back from for a short warm spell, most of the zoo’s animals are able to get ...
With North Dakota’s deer gun season opening on Friday, the state’s countryside is seeing an influx of hunters traveling rural backroads to fill their tags. The Game and Fish Department encourages hunters to assess travel routes during the season as recent precipitation has created some soggy road and soft ground conditions across the state. Driving on soft, muddy roads and trails is strongly discouraged. In addition, hunters are advised to seek permission before attempting any off-road travel on private lands.
The state Game and Fish Department cautions deer hunters to be wary of ice conditions. In some parts of the state, there are already smaller and mid-sized waters that show the appearance of safe ice. Even though deer might be able to make it across, it doesn’t mean hunters can. Ice can form overnight, causing unstable conditions. Ice thickness is not consistent, as it can vary significantly within a few inches. Hunters walking the edge of a cattail slough will not find the same ice thickness in the middle, as the edges firm up faster than farther out from shore. Hunters should be ...
