As North Dakota Game and Fish Department Director Jeb Williams works into his second calendar year leading the agency, he takes a look in the rearview mirror and also offers insight on challenges and important topics for North Dakota’s outdoors.
Game and Fish Director Jeb Williams takes a look at North Dakota outdoors Read More »
If you’ve ever wondered why a hunter education class isn’t offered in your town or why the dates and times weren’t to your preference, the answer and fix are straightforward.
First, all hunter education classes in North Dakota are taught by volunteer instructors. These volunteers likely spend their time during the spring and summer fishing, camping or enjoying other activities. During winter into early spring, volunteer instructors traditionally teach most of the classes.
Facts about North Dakota hunter education and how you can help Read More »
Late January is sometimes considered a time when not much is going on in North Dakota’s
outdoors. But this year with new boat registrations coming in and the state legislature in
session, it’s a busy time at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.
Here’s a recap of a few news items from recent weeks or so that still warrant consideration.
Mid-winter outdoor news and notes from North Dakota Read More »
The natural world must be considered when it comes to feeding wildlife in winter. Even during a mild winter. North Dakota Game and Fish Department biologists are asked about feeding wildlife, and, quite frankly, most of the people I talk to don’t want to hear the answer.
Commentary: Winter feeding of wildlife often has unintended, negative results Read More »
There was a time as recently as the mid-1980s when North Dakota didn’t have a daily limit on perch.
Fast forward with more waters and limits and the fishing is even better. Coincidence? Probably not, but the return of water had much more to do with the current state of strong fisheries in North Dakota.
A look at ice fishing’s impact on North Dakota fish populations Read More »
North Dakota figures to have many ice-fishing opportunities for anglers around the state with walleye and northern pike waters being plentiful.
A big picture look at North Dakota winter fishing Read More »
Many people are a little surprised and often enlightened when they visit with a North Dakota game warden and learn more about the people behind the badge. A hunter may not realize the time and resources spent in service training and administrative/safety requirements. Anglers know wardens are checking for over limits and license compliance, but
Lauding the work of N.D. game wardens Read More »
Anyone who has hunted in North Dakota might have received a hunter harvest survey in the mail from time to time. And right now is one of those times to watch for a survey in your email inbox. For most surveys, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department selects recipients at random, so the more
Hunter harvest surveys an important tool for Game and Fish Read More »
That’s the case with a lot of the younger walleye fisheries in the state now. Still, while word of a good walleye bite can lure ice anglers from afar, when a North Dakota lake is rumored to be kicking out nice perch, off-the-beaten-path waters can turn into small towns overnight.
‘An instant fishery’ Read More »
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