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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
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
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
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
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
November 23, 2021

Game and Fish Briefs

Collective Effort to Save Native Grasslands Unveiled  The North Dakota Game and Fish Department announces a new statewide strategy that will team landowners, conservation groups, scientists, and others to enhance, restore, and sustain native grasslands in North Dakota.  The vision of the Meadowlark Initiative, named after the state’s iconic, yet declining Western meadowlark, is to promote […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 23, 2021

New Programs and Challenges for NDGF

Jeb Williams highlights topics facing Game and Fish MINOT – The implementation of electronic posting, and the response to it, was among the many topics discussed by Jeb Williams, North Dakota Game and Fish Department director, during his appearance before Minot’s Golden K Kiwanis on Wednesday.  Williams, who was appointed to the director’s position on August 24, took over […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 18, 2021

Advisory Board Meetings Announced

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department Advisory Board has announced times and locations for public meetings at eight locations across the state.  The meetings allow the public an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district advisors and agency personnel.  Topics to be discussed include: 2022-24 fishing proclamation, drought conditions impacting water levels, […]
by The Dakotan
November 15, 2021

Salmon Spawn Completed

Fisheries crews completed their annual salmon spawning operation on the Missouri River System, collecting more than 1.8 million eggs. North Dakota Game and Fish Department Missouri River System fisheries biologist Russ Kinzler said crews collected enough eggs to stock 400,000 smolts planned for Lake Sakakawea in 2022. The majority of eggs were collected from Lake […]
by The Dakotan
November 10, 2021

Cackle in the Air

The lure of pheasant hunting  A big and colorful bird bursts from heavy cover, startling even the most seasoned hunter. It’s the moment that every pheasant hunter hopes for, but then is really never quite prepared.  With a leap into the air and a rapid beat of its wings, the rooster pheasant sometimes emits a familiar cackle, telling the hunter that the […]
by Kim Fundingsland
November 6, 2021

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