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Talking Outdoors with NDGF Director

MINOT – Jeb Williams was appointed director of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department by Governor Doug Burgum on August 24, 2021. He previously served as NDGF Wildlife Division chief.  Williams visited with The Dakotan during a recent visit to the Conservation and Skills Park at the State Fair.  THE DAKOTAN – What is […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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August 7, 2022

Northern Celebrations: A Time and Place for Everything, Including Releasing Fish

It’s been said that there is a time and place for everything.   The old adage holds true for fishing, as well, especially when it comes to well-meaning anglers practicing catch-and-release.   Generally, releasing a healthy fish is a noble – and good - act.   It’s just that it’s not always the best for […]
by Jonathan Starr
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August 6, 2022

Anglers Encouraged to Keep Deep Water Fish

North Dakota Game and Fish Department release:  North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel encourage anglers to keep fish caught from depths of more than 25 feet, rather than practice catch-and-release.  Dave Fryda, Missouri River System supervisor, said given the exceptional Lake Sakakawea walleye fishing this summer, enticing many anglers to the big lake, […]
by The Dakotan
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August 5, 2022

Enjoying Game Warden Work

MINOT – One of the people helping youngsters on the fishing pier during the recent run of the North Dakota State Fair was Clayton Edstrom of Killdeer.   Edstrom was wearing his North Dakota Game and Fish Department uniform, smiling, and assisting young fishermen bait a hook and unhook fish caught. He was obviously enjoying the […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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August 3, 2022

Pronghorn Apps Due, Seasons Set

Pronghorn Applications Due Aug. 3  The deadline to apply for the 2022 pronghorn hunting season is Aug. 3. Applicants can apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. The pronghorn license fee is $30 for 16 and older, and $10 for under 16. Applicants must be at least 12 years of age […]
by The Dakotan
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August 1, 2022

Revenge Fish of a Lifetime

Minot man catches largest walleye in the 47-year history of the ND Governor's Cup Walleye Derby.
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 31, 2022

Volunteer Rewards

MINOT – When asked why he volunteered to help, his answer was brief and to the point. “It’s the way it should be,” said Bill Schaller, Killdeer. Nearby dozens of people, young and old, were fishing off the large pier at the Conservation and Skills Park at the North Dakota State Fair. Others were talking […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 29, 2022

Swan Hunt Applications

BISMARCK -- Hunters applying for a 2022 swan license can submit an online application through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov.  North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply. The resident swan license is $10, while the nonresident fee is $30. The deadline to apply is Aug. 17.  The statewide tundra […]
by The Dakotan
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July 28, 2022

Free Fair Fun

MINOT – It is a chance to be entertained, learn, participate -- all for free at the North Dakota State Fair. “There’s fishing, archery, hunter education, a pellet gun range, Fur Takers exhibit, visit with a Game and Fish biologist. A lot of great things to do,” said Greg Gullickson, North Dakota Game and Fish […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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July 27, 2022

Fair Flintstones

MINOT – Big rocks, little rocks, arrow rocks, any rocks. Unique stones of all different shapes and sizes can be found by an artistic craftsman at the North Dakota State Fair. Howard Anderson, Sheldon, shapes stones through a process called flint knapping at his tent he set up in the Fur Traders Rendezvous area at […]
by Lydia Hoverson
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July 26, 2022
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