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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            […]
by The Dakotan
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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 […]
by The Dakotan
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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 […]
by The Dakotan
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November 28, 2022

The Process of Rescue 

Fire Department Conducts Ice Break Drill  lydia.hoverson@mydakotan.com   MINOT – The fire department is preparing for rescues on ice this year, seeing ice danger as a bigger threat than some may realize.  Jason Babinchak, Minot Fire Department battalion chief, said people falling through ice is an extreme danger, and the department gets calls for people or […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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November 24, 2022

Early Ice Awareness 

Safety Advice from North Dakota Game and Fish  Outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of early ice conditions before traveling onto and across North Dakota waters.  A few reminders include:  Edges firm up faster than farther out from shore.  Snow insulates ice, which in turn inhibits solid ice formation, hiding cracks, weak and open water […]
by The Dakotan
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November 24, 2022

More Than Hunting and Fishing 

Tioga NDGF Advisory Board Meeting  kimfundingsland@mydakotan.com Sportsmen gathered at the Tioga Community Center for a North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board meeting on Monday. (Photo: Kim Fundingsland/The Dakotan)  TIOGA – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department kicked off its fall round of Advisory Board meetings in this community Monday. Sportsmen and landowners […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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November 23, 2022
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