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ND Game and Fish Honors Employee Efforts 

 Stephanie Tucker Named NDGF Employee of the Year  Stephanie Tucker, game management section leader and furbearer biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in Bismarck, received the agency’s Director’s Award for professional excellence at the department’s annual staff meeting in December.  Jeb Williams, Game and Fish director, said Tucker has updated historical databases […]
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December 22, 2022

Counting Birds for Christmas 

Extreme cold, wind, snow greets observers  UPPER SOURIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – The sun came up. Didn’t help the temperature. It was minus 22 when volunteer observers began the annual Christmas Bird Count here Tuesday morning.  Christmas bird counts are held throughout the nation annually with data forwarded to the Audubon Society. Minot area counts […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 21, 2022

Free Ice Fishing Weekend 

North Dakota’s free ice fishing weekend is Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Resident anglers may fish those two days without a license. All other winter fishing regulations apply.  The weekend provides a great opportunity to try ice fishing for the first time or take someone new. Share your story for a chance to win a […]
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December 19, 2022

Amazing Bird Encounters 

A Slice of Life  kim.fundingsland@mydakotan,com I saw my first whooping crane sometime in the 1970s. There were nine of the endangered birds on the ground near Crosby.   I also remember there were about 50 uniformed agents, mostly from the Fish and Wildlife Service, keeping watch over the tall birds. The total population at the time […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 18, 2022

North Dakota’s Newest Endangered Species

Long-eared bat now federally protected MINOT – What happens now? That's the question being asked of wildlife professionals since the northern long-eared bat was placed on the endangered species list on November 29. Yes, we have them in North Dakota. How many is not precisely known, other than their numbers appear to be quite limited. […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 13, 2022

NDGF Tentative 2023 Season Opening Dates 

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates to help hunters prepare for hunting seasons.  Dates become official when approved by the governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2023 include:  Spring Turkey  April 8  Dove  Sept. 1  Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion            […]
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December 12, 2022

North Dakota Game & Fish News 

Darkhouse Spearfishing Registration  Individuals required to possess a valid fishing license (age 16 and older) to darkhouse spearfish must first register online at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov.  Northern pike and nongame fish are legal statewide, while walleye can be speared at only Stump Lake and the Devils Lake complex south of […]
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December 5, 2022

A Talking Dog 

Slice of Life  Okay. I get it. You’ve already concluded that this author is as goofy as a dog eating peanut butter.  Wait a minute now. We all like peanut butter, dogs included.   Now that I’ve lured you in with that infallible statement, please read on. You’ll be better for it, or confirm beyond any […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 4, 2022

Sportsmen Voice Concerns at Stanley Meeting 

Issues include elk licenses, electronic posting  STANLEY – A complaint about electronic posting opened the public comment portion of a North Dakota Game and Fish Advisory Board meeting here Tuesday.   In his opening remarks, Jeb Williams, NDGF director, talked about the state’s electronic posting law that went into effect last year. Williams noted that […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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December 2, 2022

North Dakota Game and Fish News 

Fishing Tournaments Require 30-Day Notice  Organizers planning fishing tournaments, including ice fishing contests this winter, must submit an application, along with fishing tournament regulations, to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department at least 30 days prior to the start of the event.  The 30-day advance notice allows for review by agency staff to ensure […]
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November 28, 2022
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