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Game and Fish Briefs

Remove Gear from Wildlife Management Areas  Tree stands, blinds, steps, and other personal items such as cameras, must be removed from all wildlife management areas by Jan. 31. Items not removed by Jan. 31 are considered abandoned property and are subject to removal and confiscation by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.   Participation Needed […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 14, 2022

Bike Racing, North Dakota Style

Annual Flakes of Fury Race on Jan. 22 Not all bicycling enthusiasts have their gear in winter storage, and the Flakes of Fury Fat Tire Bike Race is one good reason they don’t.   The 10.5-mile race, slated for Jan. 22 at Fort Stevenson State Park three miles south of Garrison, takes riders over the park’s […]
by Jonathan Starr
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January 14, 2022

Derby Day at Lake Darling 

Ice Fishing for a Cause FOXHOLM – Neither blowing snow that caused white-out conditions, nor sub-zero temperatures and wicked windchills, could keep a dedicated group of hardy ice anglers from participating in the annual ice fishing derby held at Lake Darling.   Despite less-than-ideal conditions, nearly all the 50 registered 2-person teams were there, venturing onto […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 14, 2022

Hardwater Action

Ice Angler Shares the Fun COLEHARBOR–It may be hard to explain but the experience is a blast, particularly when a plan comes together.  Theopolis Toliver, Minot, thoroughly enjoys ice fishing and helping others share in the fun. On Lake Audubon recently Toliver was having some early success catching smallmouth bass. When another vehicle pulled up […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 13, 2022

Game and Fish Brief

Hunter Education Classes  If you were born after 1961, are 12 years or older, you must take a certified hunter education course before you can get a firearm or bowhunting license in North Dakota.  “In some of our communities, especially our smaller communities, there's only one course a year, so if you need to meet […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 10, 2022

Counting Casts 

Weird, but works  Here’s an angle to angling that is almost too quirky to admit. I am a cast counter.   No, I am not looking for any therapy or support group to help me with what many consider to be a weird problem. I like doing it and will continue doing it. Heck, I even […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 9, 2022

Sharp Shooting and Fast Horses

ND Mounted Shooters keeping it ‘Old School’  Equine mounted shooting is one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the country. While riding a horse, contestants compete in this fast-action timed event, using two .45-caliber single-action revolvers loaded with five rounds of blank ammunition. Following a variety of patterns, while shooting at balloons, the event […]
by Tisa Peek
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January 8, 2022

Early Projections for Lake Sakakawea 

Snowpack Developing in Drainage  RIVERDALE–Lake Sakakawea experienced one of its lowest runoff totals in history in 2021, leading to declining water levels. The current level of Sakakawea is 1,828 feet, about 10 feet lower than a year ago.   Due to the low level in 2021 several boat ramps along the sprawling reservoir were either out […]
by Kim Fundingsland
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January 5, 2022

The Volunteer Spirit

Contributing to a state park’s success  Volunteers have long played an important role in campgrounds and parks across the United States, and North Dakota is no different.   Campground hosts have volunteered at ND Parks and Recreation Department State Parks for several years says Fort Stevenson State Park Manager Chad Trautman.   Fort Stevenson has taken its […]
by Jonathan Starr
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January 5, 2022

Outdoor Lessons for the Real World 

Stretching Yourself  I am not sure if it's a sign of how last year went, but I’m not quite certain how I should start the new year. Part of the reason for my delay is today I am writing about stretching myself and in all honesty, I can’t tell you if this is an “outdoor […]
by Geremy Olson
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January 5, 2022
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