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Doug Leier

Memorable stories from the field with North Dakota warden Ken Skuza

National Fishing, National Hunting, National News /

Like many growing up hunting, fishing and trapping, my memories of our North Dakota game wardens were my first exposure to natural resource law enforcement.
In LaMoure, it was Harold Bellin. In Valley City, Delbert Tibke. Prior to becoming a game warden myself, I rode along with Ken Skuza who took me under his wing and helped mentor me in my first post at Bottineau. Here’s a few of warden Ken Skuza’s favorite stories in his own words.

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North Dakota hatcheries help drive the state’s fisheries

Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing, National News, News /

Years ago in grade school we took a field trip to Valley City National Fish Hatchery. Even now, I don’t think I fully appreciated what was right in our own backyard. I know back then I certainly didn’t.
What I did know is that I loved to fish. I was fascinated by the hatchery setting along the Sheyenne River downstream from Lake Ashtabula and Baldhill Dam. We peeked behind the scenes of biologists and fisheries managers working to grow the next population of pike, walleye and perch for North Dakota.

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North Dakota Game and Fish Director addresses the state’s hunting, fishing picture

National Fishing, National Hunting, National News /

Hunting, fishing, trapping and conservation issues can change quickly with a nasty winter, disease and other influences that challenge the animals on the landscape and the people who pursue them. Then again, sometimes the stars align and both animals and people benefit.
To see where North Dakota has been of late and what’s in store down the road, Jeb Williams, Game and Fish Department director, assesses the state of the state from an outdoor perspective.

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North Dakota uses online ‘Coyote Catalog’ to connect hunters with landowners

Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting, National News, News /

It’s pretty easy to disparage the electronic age in which we live. Yet, there’s no shortage of examples of how electronics have improved not just the safety but also the efficiency and enjoyment of our time outdoors.
I can get along just fine without my phone when I’m outdoors. But there’s a flip side.

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North Dakota’s Robert W. Henderson WMA near Bismarck gets revitalized

National Hunting, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky /

“Government land” is a pretty standard designation for most public hunting property.
While 93% of land in North Dakota is held in private ownership, mixed in amongst the remaining 7% — from national grasslands, national wildlife refuges and waterfowl production areas — is an array of owners and managers.
Having lived and worked in North Dakota my entire life, just the mention of these public lands evokes memories of working, hunting and appreciating what is available.

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Doug Leier: Appreciate the fine dining courtesy of our great outdoors

Cooking, National Hunting /

I spend a lot of time talking about the outdoors and one of the more recent conversations connected with old timers eating everything “but the squeal” from a pig to acknowledge how our generations couldn’t afford to waste anything consumed as food.
It was a generation and time through the Depression and world wars when ends were met by rationing gas and supplies to basically shaming any food waste. You just couldn’t afford to throw anything away. When it came to meat, we always had beef from the pasture, but just as common on the table was wild game.

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Getting you ready for the 2024 North Dakota firearm deer season

National Hunting /

Are you ready for the 2024 North Dakota deer gun season? Don’t confuse excitement and anticipation for “ready.” Most hunters were likely ready when last year’s season closed. While others rode the roller coaster of waiting for the 2024 season to be set, then applying for the deer license while spending time during summer months with the rifle at the range.

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Looking deeper into the situation for North Dakota pheasants

Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting, National News /

While the headlines get all the attention – “Pheasant Numbers are up 25%” – there’s so much more to the story and you don’t have to be a biologist or a hunter to understand the recipe for healthy upland game and pheasant populations. Weather and habitat.
Good nesting weather and spring grasslands help maintain and grow pheasant numbers. The right weather at the right time is preferred. Often that’s more of a wish than reality, while a winter with plenty of deep snow and cold can thin even the strongest numbers in North Dakota.

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Doug Leier: Examining the decline of sage grouse in North Dakota

Features, Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting /

I keep three North Dakota OUTDOORS calendars on the wall in my office. When I glance up and see a dark shaded day I know it’s pretty significant.
A season opener or application deadline is reason for a second look. While glancing at September, I recalled how years ago there would be a three day stretch mid-week indicating the open and close of the sage grouse season.
I think back to 30 years ago when the hunting fellas and I would suggest, “We should head west sage grouse hunting.”

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