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North Dakota’s early goose season provides August hunting opportunities

Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting /

High school fall sports practices are underway, school has either started or will begin soon. Like it or not, it’s hunting season. The good news is the fishing season in North Dakota never closes so hunters who lament the loss of the true summer can choose not to take part in the early Canada goose hunt.
For farmers and landowners, hunting of Canada geese in August and early September is intended to reduce local Canada goose numbers, which remain high. For hunters it’s an additional hunting opportunity to increase pressure and reduce the locally breeding Canada geese.

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Spring counts for pheasants, waterfowl out of North Dakota show growing pheasant numbers

Featured, Hunting, Hunting, Minnesota, National Hunting, National News, News, News, North Dakota /

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department uses indexes to frame population estimates for waterfowl and upland game. While a census is an exact count, the resources needed for an exact population count aren’t a wise use of agency time.
The department uses indexes compared to past years and long-term to track trends, which aren’t as intensive but provide a useful comparison and population estimate. Here is a look at what was found during the 2023 counts.

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Here’s how the 2023 legislative session impacted game and fish laws in North Dakota

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

It’s hard to forget this past winter in North Dakota and its impact on fish, wildlife, hunters and anglers. While the recovery will slowly meld into the coming fall seasons, it’s important to realize the influence down the road.
In similar fashion, the state’s legislative session, which wrapped up around the same time the ice and snow was finally giving way to spring, passed bills that will change how you spend your time outdoors from now into the future.

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Hard winter on wildlife demonstrates need for more habitat in North Dakota

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

The reality is where we live in North Dakota, winter is the driving season. It can, and has, lasted deep into April. Winter jumped out and snatched away fall like last year beginning in early November and hung around until April like a one-two punch for all.
By April, the Game and Fish Department had fielded nearly 250 depredation reports statewide for just white-tailed deer. More than 100 of those calls landed in the Jamestown office for deer alone.

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A look at the work of North Dakota game wardens from 2022

National Fishing, National Hunting, North Dakota /

Game wardens are the most visible and recognized employees. The 4×4 pickup truck, badge, boat, ATV and other equipment make game wardens a little easier to identify, and we understand their role. There’s a pretty good chance they’ll also know what’s been going on at your favorite fishing spot and how the pheasant and deer numbers are around the area.

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Understanding the lottery for North Dakota deer licenses

Hunting, National Hunting, North Dakota /

If you fail to draw your first license choice in any given year, you receive a bonus point. You do not have to apply in the same unit, or for the same deer type each year, to qualify. You get an additional bonus point each year you apply and do not receive your first license choice. You maintain your accumulated bonus points as long as you apply in the first drawing at least once every two years.

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A close look at the paddlefish, one of North Dakota’s most unique species

Fishing, Fishing, Minnesota, National Fishing, Nature Page & Night Sky, North Dakota /

One of the most unique seasons in North Dakota’s outdoors is the paddlefish season. For some, the season is an annual reunion of family and friends, sort of the spring version of deer camp. And if you can’t make it, your excuse better be good. 
Here’s a look at one of North Dakota’s most unique species on land or water.

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