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Be Aware of Winter Stress on Wildlife

ND Game and Fish Advises Keep Your Distance Wildlife managers urge outdoor enthusiasts to consider where they recreate during North Dakota’s leanest months to spare already stressed animals simply trying to survive the elements. While this advice is true during any Northern Plains winter, it hits this year with some significance considering winter arrived in […]

by The Dakotan

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January 13, 2023

Deer Baiting to be Debated at Legislature

Hearing Set, Large Turnout Expected Several bills pertaining to the outdoors and outdoor activities are presented at each session of the North Dakota legislature. Perhaps the most watched bill by the state’s sportsmen in the current legislative session is HB 1151, a bill to take the ability to ban baiting for deer away from the […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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January 13, 2023

ND Game and Fish News

Winter Anglers Be Aware of Parking Conditions Anglers need to be mindful of where they park their vehicles while accessing local winter fisheries.Due to a heavy snowpack throughout most of the state this winter, anglers often use the road rights-of-way to park vehicles and trailers. In some situations, parking has caused problems with traffic flow, […]

by The Dakotan

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January 9, 2023

Walkin’ on Water

A Slice of Life A non-resident asks, “What makes you darned North Dakotan’s so special?” Resident -- “Well, we do walk on water.” Incredulous non-resident -- “Are all North Dakotans so arrogant and pompous?” Resident -- “Nope. Some don’t ice fish.” That kind of sums it up. Oh yes. In North Dakota we walk on […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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January 1, 2023

Fun in the Warm Winter

Activities in Minot lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com MINOT – After a bitterly cold week, the outdoors are finally warming up. With the warmth comes more people venturing outside. Many of those outdoor winter activities include tubing, sledding, ice skating, cross country and downhill skiing, or even just strolling downtown. Kayden Hudson, Minot, likes to ice skate in his […]

by Lydia Hoverson

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December 29, 2022

Outdoor Winter Activity Hours

Minot Parks Special Holiday Hours Outdoor Rink and Warming House Locations: Corbett Field – 600 13th St SEPolaris Park – 712 26th Ave NWRoosevelt School – 619 9th St NEPerkett School – 2000 5th Ave SW Outdoor Rink Warming House Hours: (XC Ski and Snowshoe Rentals are available at the Corbett Field warming house) Monday-Friday: […]

by The Dakotan

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December 29, 2022

Ice Fishing Access

Early ice, snow cover creates concerns MINOT – Record and near record snowfall in December has had an impact on a favorite winter activity – ice fishing. Deep snow, often drifted hard by strong winds, settles onto frozen lakes and makes both access for ice fishermen and traveling around a lake difficult to impossible. “Generally, […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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December 28, 2022

Wildlife Feeding Concerns

North Dakota Game and Fish Department Tough winter conditions thus far in North Dakota have some citizens concerned about the stress on wildlife. Kevin Kading, state Game and Fish Department private land section leader, said harsh winters often generate conversations and questions about feeding wildlife, particularly deer and pheasants. “The department does not promote winter […]

by The Dakotan

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December 27, 2022

Raccoon Woman Sentenced

North Dakotan who brought raccoon to bar gets probation BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A woman who brought a wild raccoon into a bar earlier this year will spend a year on probation. Erin Christensen of Maddock, 38, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of providing false information to law enforcement, tampering with evidence and unlawful possession […]

by AP - The Dakotan

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December 26, 2022

A Snowman in Sunshine

A Slice of Life Kim.fundingsland@mydakotan.com KEY LARGO, FLORIDA -- I’ll admit it’s a goofy concept, at least that’s one perfectly acceptable way of looking at it. I’m talking about a North Dakotan going to the Sunshine State and completely covering up in opposition to it. Yup. Goofy. Wait now. If a fair-skinned Norwegian from […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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December 25, 2022

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Be Aware of Winter Stress on Wildlife

Deer Baiting to be Debated at Legislature

ND Game and Fish News

Walkin’ on Water

Fun in the Warm Winter

Outdoor Winter Activity Hours

Ice Fishing Access

Wildlife Feeding Concerns

Raccoon Woman Sentenced

A Snowman in Sunshine

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