No angler or recreational boater wants to get a citation for any violation. In the same line of thinking, game wardens would much rather see compliance with rules and regulations than issue a citation. And remember, “ignorance is not an excuse.” While you may not knowingly violate ...
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North Dakota residents who want to give fishing a try can fish for free June 3-4. That is the state’s free fishing weekend, when all residents 16 and older can fish any North Dakota water without a license. Residents 15 and younger do not need a fishing license at any time of year. The weekend provides a great opportunity to try fishing for the first time or take someone new. Information on regulations, where to fish and what equipment is needed is available on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website at gf.nd.gov.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department offers a simple message to the well-intentioned who want to pick up and rescue what appear to be orphaned baby animals this time of year: don’t touch them. Whether it is a young fawn, duckling, cottontail rabbit or a songbird, it is better to leave them alone. Often, young animals are not abandoned or deserted, and the mother is probably nearby. Young wildlife are purposely secluded by adults to protect them from predators. Anytime a young wild animal has human contact, its chance of survival decreases significantly. It’s illegal to ...
Many of North Dakota’s state parks will be hosting special trail events June 3 in celebration of National Trails Day. The events include a ranger-guided hike through Fort Stevenson’s native prairie, starting at the Visitor Center at 2 p.m. North Dakota bird checklists will be available. An amphitheater program begins at 8 p.m. at Lake Metigoshe that will feature a talk about scats, tracks and traces that might be found along a trail. Guided hikes also are being offered at Fort Ransom at 1 p.m. at the Visitor Center and at Turtle River at 1 p.m. at the Hillside Picnic Shelter. ...
What’s the key to a memorable fishing, camping or boating trip? Before you finish your thought, I’d like to suggest that safety should top the list. Period. No discussion. If it isn’t, let’s make it. My argument is if you don’t have a safe fishing, boating or outdoor outing, it ...
