Fishing RSS Feeds - North Dakota

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.

Anglers Take Note of 2008-10 Fishing Regulations

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:03:56 -0400

Anglers Take Note of 2008-10 Fishing Regulations
North Dakota’s 2008-10 fishing proclamation has been set with regulations effective April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010.

The 2008-10 North Dakota Fishing Guide will be available at license vendors by the end of the month.

Fly Fishing Class Scheduled in Bismarck

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:19:37 -0500

The Missouri Valley Fly Fishers Club, partnered with the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s Beyond Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program, has scheduled separate fly-fishing classes for women and men March 8 from 2-5 p.m. in Bismarck.

Darkhouse Spearfishing Holes Must be Marked

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:18:37 -0500

Anglers are reminded that holes left in the ice after darkhouse spearfishing must be marked with a natural object visible from a minimum of 150 feet.

Paul Freeman, district warden supervisor for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Devils Lake, said a vehicle went through an unmarked spearfishing hole on Devils Lake over the weekend.

Fly-Fishing Class Scheduled in Bismarck

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:16:29 -0500

Marlin World - Sportfishing Magazine Launched

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 18:45:04 -0500

It is with great pleasure and excitement that I have the opportunity to present the inaugural issue of MARLIN WORLD.

LINK TO MAGAZINE: http://viewer.zmags.com/showmag.php?mid=pgptf

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