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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

Breaking News for

Sportsmen Since 1968

Jeff Benda

Wildfires in western North Dakota burn more than 120,000 acres, claim two lives

Multiple wildfires are sweeping across the prairies and badlands of western North Dakota, leaving devastation in their wake.
Two people have died, and eight have been injured. The Williams County Sheriff’s Office reported that Johannes Nicolaas Van Eden, 26, a ranch hand in the Tioga area, was killed in the fires. Edgar Coppersmith, 47, of Tioga, also died from injuries sustained in the fires. Driven by high winds and dry conditions, the fires have burned through more than 120,000 acres.

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North Dakota announces bighorn sheep tag winners, and a waterfowl update as state’s season opens

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has announced the seven lucky recipients of the highly coveted bighorn sheep tags for the 2024 hunting season, which begins Nov. 1. Six North Dakota residents secured a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt bighorn sheep.
The seventh tag was auctioned in May by the Midwest Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation, with all proceeds going toward bighorn sheep management in the state.

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North Dakota land transfer bill sparks concerns

Outdoor enthusiasts across the United States have a wealth of places to recreate, in a variety of settings. Some prefer the serenity of a northern Minnesota lake, while others might favor a mountain hike in Colorado.
For me, the ideal spot is a secluded area that overlooks the Little Missouri River in southwestern North Dakota, nestled within an 1,800-acre parcel of federal Bureau of Land Management land. Here, I can unzip my tent and scan the landscape as I look for deer that hid among the mature cottonwoods lining the river.

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North Dakota goose-management hunt kicks off Aug. 15

Fall doesn’t officially begin until Sept. 22, but hunters can dust off their layout blinds and get their waders wet with North Dakota’s Canada goose August management take/early September season set for Aug. 15 through Sept. 20.
From a hunter’s perspective, the booming Canada goose population is a dream come true. However, it’s a huge headache for some small-grain farmers who feel like they’re constantly on a wild goose chase, dealing with flocks of birds eating up their profits.
“Our breeding population estimate continues to go up and up and up,” said Mike Szymanski, North Dakota Game and Fish Department migratory game bird management supervisor.

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Muskie stocking adding more trophy opportunities in North Dakota, and pheasant spring crowing counts are up statewide

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department continued its muskie-stocking program this past year, introducing both pure muskies and tiger muskies into three major systems: Lake Audubon, Lake Ashtabula, and the Garrison Diversion Canal Lakes, which include New Johns Lake, Heckers Lake, and East and West Park lakes.
Because muskies aren’t raised at federal hatcheries in North Dakota, the NDG&F sources them from states such as Iowa, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

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North Dakota Game & Fish offers “Fish Challenge” to state’s anglers

North Dakota offers an abundance of fishing destinations suitable for both novices and seasoned anglers alike. To foster some friendly competition, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department recently commenced its third annual Fish Challenge, which began May 1 and continues through Aug. 15.
“We know walleyes are popular, but we were hoping to encourage anglers to explore different species and bodies of water to complete the challenges,” said Cayla Bendel, R3 coordinator for the NDG&F.

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