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BERKLEY EXPERIENCE TO VISIT BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:42:42 -0400

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Berkley Experience Trailer is headed to the Scheels store in Bismarck, North Dakota. The trailer will roll in April 30-May 2 and will offer demonstrations and interactive games for kids and adults.

Game and Fish Advisory Board Meetings Announced

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:12:28 -0500

Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to attend a North Dakota Game and Fish Department advisory board meeting in their area.
These public meetings, held each spring and fall, provide citizens with an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues and ask questions of their district advisors and agency personnel.

Avian Influenza Surveillance Continues

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:12:42 -0400

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will continue to test wild birds for early detection of highly pathogenic strains of avian influenza.
A total of 300 samples from live birds will be taken in conjunction with duck banding efforts in August and September, and 500 samples from hunter-harvested ducks will be collected in September and October. Geese will not be tested because they aren’t known carriers of the virus.

Curly Leaf Pondweed in McClusky Canal

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:12:14 -0400

The recent discovery of curly leaf pondweed in the McClusky Canal in central North Dakota serves as a reminder for all water recreationists, including waterfowl hunters, to abide by regulations intended to help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species.

Third Lottery Deer Application Deadline July 30

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:01:57 -0400

Deer hunters interested in applying for a first, second, third or fourth license have to submit a third lottery application no later than July 30.
Hunters can apply online, or print out an application, at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. Paper applications are also available from Game and Fish offices, county auditors and license vendors. Residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply.

Unintentionally Hooked Paddlefish Warrants Reminder

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:03:49 -0400

“Paddlefish are present throughout the Missouri River System,” said Scott Gangl, fisheries management section leader. “There will be unintentional snagging most years because of high boat and angler traffic in some areas."

Paddlefish Snaggers Reminded of Possible Burn Ban

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:16:31 -0400

Paddlefish Snaggers Reminded of Possible Burn Ban Anglers planning on participating in the state’s paddlefish season should check with local authorities for possible burning restrictions.

Several counties in western and central North Dakota have had burn bans, and recent moisture has allowed some to rescind burn restrictions. If burn bans are in place, open burning, including campfires, is prohibited.

Nonresident Any-Deer Bow Licenses All Issued for 2008

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:57:09 -0400

Nonresident Any-Deer Bow Licenses All Issued for 2008 North Dakota’s nonresident any-deer archery licenses, good for either whitetail or mule deer, have all been issued for the 2008 bow season.

Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop Set Aug. 8-10

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:55:48 -0400

Women at least 18 years old who want to learn more about outdoor activities are encouraged to participate in the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Workshop Aug. 8-10 at Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau.

Game and Fish Sponsors Earth Day Project

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:46:32 -0400

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is celebrating Earth Day by sponsoring a youth clean-up day on public-owned or managed lands in April and May.
“If your school, Girl Scout, Boy Scout, 4-H club or any youth organization participates in cleaning up public lands during April and May, each participant will receive a specifically designed conservation patch,” said Nathaniel Umphrey, Game and Fish Department outreach biologist.

Spring Turkey Season Opens April 12

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:45:18 -0400

North Dakota’s spring turkey season opens Saturday, April 12 at 30 minutes before sunrise and continues through May 18.

Stan Kohn, upland game management supervisor for the state Game and Fish Department, said turkeys occupy all areas of the state containing good habitat, and in many instances, are even found in areas of marginal turkey habitat by surviving in secondary cover.

Sage/Redington/Rio offer 8-wt Fly Fishing Outfit for Trout Unlimited Fundraiser

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:00:21 -0400

Bainbridge Island, Washington - The top names in Fly Fishing have joined forces together to put togther a world-class fly fishing outfit as a fundraiser for Trout Unlimited-Alaska to help with their efforts protecting the Bristol Bay watershed.

NDGF newsletter

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:59:16 -0400

Effective April 1, anglers, boaters and personal watercraft users must abide by new regulations intended to prevent the introduction or spread of aquatic nuisance species into and within North Dakota.

New Fishing, Furbearer Licenses Needed April 1

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:05:36 -0400

New Fishing, Furbearer Licenses Needed April 1

Hunters, trappers and anglers are reminded that new fishing and furbearer licenses are required April 1.
The dates for the furbearer license coincide with fishing season. The 2008-09 licenses are effective April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009.

Department Evaluates 2007 Deer Season

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:04:51 -0400

Department Evaluates 2007 Deer Season

North Dakota deer hunters took approximately 100,000 deer during the 2007 hunting season, according to statistics released by the state Game and Fish Department.