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Looking at North Dakota deer hunting for 2023 season

For many deer hunters the application is automatic. You’ve put in for the same unit, same first tag option forever and don’t plan to change. Others may look to different units with better odds, opting for a doe tag in a unit with less competition and opportunity to secure deer sausage ...

FOR THE TREES: Tracing the roots of Arbor Day

“Finally, the month of May has arrived in North Dakota! And with that, many communities across the state will be celebrating Arbor Day. The entire month of May is Arbor Month in North Dakota.” Arbor Day is a long-standing tradition of celebrating trees across the country, started in ...

And so, it begins…the battle against weeds

We are reaching that time of year again when everyone is eager to get their yards ready for summer, thus starting the season’s battle against weeds and other lawn problems. Common weeds include dandelions, crabgrass, quackgrass, and foxtails. The battle of these weeds can seem never ending ...

A look at work of ND game wardens

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 ...

Understanding the lottery for North Dakota deer license

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 ...

A closer look at one of ND’s most unique species

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 ...