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Game and Fish Briefs

Tentative 2022 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 governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2022 include: Spring Turkey April 9 Dove September 1 Deer and Pronghorn Bow, Mountain Lion September […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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December 8, 2021

Holiday Hikes Set for Audubon NWR

COLEHARBOR – It's free and an excellent way to get outdoors and enjoy some wintertime exercise. The Friends of Lake Audubon National Wildlife Refuge and the North Country Trail Association’s Central Flyway Chapter are sponsoring a guided hike on December 9 at 2 p.m. and self-guided hikes Dec. 20-Jan.1, 2022. All the hikes will be at Audubon NWR, located a short distance north of […]

by The Dakotan

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December 7, 2021

Audubon Returned to Winter Level

More repairs ahead for Snake Creek Pumping Plant COLEHARBOR – Following a late fall season of very low water, Lake Audubon has returned to its winter operating level. Unlike its big sister, Lake Sakakawea on the west side of the U.S. Highway 83 embankment, Lake Audubon’s water levels are carefully regulated – 1,847 feet in the summer and 1,845 feet in the winter. By comparison, fluctuations of 10-20 feet a year can be expected on Lake […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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December 3, 2021

Lake Sakakawea’s Decline

Low water levels cause for concern RIVERDALE – The water level in Lake Sakakawea mirrors the drought conditions present throughout the Missouri River Basin this year. Another season of below average runoff in 2022 could exasperate the situation even further. In many places along the state’s largest body of water, vast expanses of mud flats have emerged where water enthusiasts formerly congregated. Favorite […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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December 2, 2021

Raising Children in Midst of Adversity

Washburn Parent’s Outdoor Lessons MINOT — It’s a good read. Humorous. Inspirational. Helpful. Geremy Olson, Washburn, recently authored Campfires, Kids, and the Outdoors, a book that tells of his experiences raising four children, recovering from a disabling firefighting accident, being evicted from his home, and relying on the strength of his family to recover. In speaking to Minot’s Golden K Kiwanis Club […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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December 1, 2021

Lake Metigoshe Improvement

Parking Expanded at Narrows LAKE METIGOSHE — It is a marvelous addition to one of the state’s most popular lakes. An expanded parking area has alleviated congestion at the “Narrows” between the north and south lakes. “We were able to get it built and double the size of what we had there." Rich Gimble, Bottineau County […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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November 30, 2021

Game and Fish Briefs

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 Kim Fundingsland

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November 29, 2021

Let It Snow

Winter Park Nears Opener BOTTINEAU – A few miles north of here preparations are underway for the opening of the state’s premier winter playground. All that is needed is colder temperatures and a little more snow. After that, it’s all downhill. Operators of the Bottineau Winter Park will open the popular facility as soon as possible. In […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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November 28, 2021

Deer Kill Widespread

Baiting Ban Expansion Possible BOTTINEAU – The precise effect of an outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease in the state this year remains unclear, but there is little doubt that it was substantial. The disease, known commonly as EHD, resulted in the deaths of many white-tailed deer over much of North Dakota, primarily the western half. “There was pretty dramatic mortality in the state,” said Charlie Bahnson, North Dakota Game […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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November 24, 2021

Corps Completes Repairs at Lake Audubon

Boat Ramp, Release Tunnel Fixed COLEHARBOR – Fishermen and water enthusiasts will be greeted with a much improved boat ramp on Lake Audubon next spring. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers took advantage of a fall drawdown of the popular lake to remove cracked and broken sections of the Totten Trail boat ramp and replace them with new concrete. “We […]

by Kim Fundingsland

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November 23, 2021

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Game and Fish Briefs

Holiday Hikes Set for Audubon NWR

Audubon Returned to Winter Level

Lake Sakakawea’s Decline

Raising Children in Midst of Adversity

Lake Metigoshe Improvement

Game and Fish Briefs

Let It Snow

Deer Kill Widespread

Corps Completes Repairs at Lake Audubon