North Dakota’s waterfowl season opens for residents Sept. 25, while nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl Oct. 2. The season for swans opens Oct. 2 for both residents and nonresidents who have purchased a swan license. Hunters may take six ducks per day with the following ...

Today – Youth waterfowl season opener. Monday – Full moon, Harvest Moon, 7:55 p.m. Sept. 25 – Early resident waterfowl season opener. Sept. 25 – Women in the Outdoors shooting event, Velva Wildlife Club, 720-2134. Sept. 30 – Lake Darling boat fishing season closes. Oct. ...

Devils Lake has the Lake Region Anglers Association. The Jamestown area has the Dakota Anglers. Bismarck has the Great Planers Trout and Salmon Club and Bis-Man Reel & Rec Club. Fargo boasts two fishing organizations as well -- Muskies Inc. and FM Walleyes Unlimited. Minot? None. No ...

The crisp sound of a duck call, the soft pop-pop-pop of a BB gun, and spontaneous shouts of joy could be heard throughout the evening. There were smiles and hot dogs and parents sharing quality time with children too. Quite an event. Quite a night. The 14th annual Youth Outdoor Festival was ...

Who ever gets a second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Well, Travis Leier of Velva. That’s who. After 17 years of applying Leier finally was selected in this year’s elk permit lottery. It is a once-in-a-lifetime tag in North Dakota. Leier was drawn for Unit E3 in the far ...

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Lake Elsie, Richland County, after a local cabin owner reported adult mussels attached to a boat lift over the Labor Day weekend. Aquatic nuisance species coordinator Ben Holen said subsequent ...