When it comes to work in the outdoors and natural resources fields, most people understand the role of fisheries and wildlife biologists. Talking to an upland game biologist about the pheasant counts or seeing a fisheries crew stocking pike in spring or checking nets in summer is a pretty ...
Where are the fishing biting? How are the deer numbers? Two of the most often asked questions I get. Along those same lines, the most popular licensing inquiry deals with the lottery and bonus points. Let’s establish from the start these are “bonus” points, not any kind of ...
One of the most unique seasons in North Dakota’s outdoors is the paddlefish season. For some the season is an annual reunion of family and friends, sort of the spring version of deer camp. And if you can’t make it, your excuse better be good. For those who don’t know, here’s a look ...
Individuals interested in taking the exam to select candidates for a full-time temporary district game warden position must register by June 6. The test is at 10 a.m., June 9, at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s main office in Bismarck. Applicants must register by submitting an online application through the North Dakota State Job Openings website. Applicants must be at least 21, have a bachelor’s degree at time of hire or an associate degree with either two years of law enforcement or wildlife experience, have a valid driver’s license and a current North Dakota ...
A winter that started in early November and hung around until April like an unwanted guest tested the endurance of wildlife and landowners, both fixtures on the landscape familiar with unpredictable North Dakota weather. “North Dakota has one of the toughest climates in the lower 48 and this winter was certainly one of the most difficult we’ve seen,” said Bill Haase, state Game and Fish Department assistant wildlife division chief. “Winter was difficult on wildlife and people, and we appreciate all those landowners out there, especially livestock producers who had the ...
WHITE SHIELD -- Whooping cranes were spotted in the White Shield area this week. "It's not rare for them to be sighted in North Dakota as we are in the primary corridor for the spring and fall migration, but due to their status as endangered species we do appreciate any reports we get,” ...
