New North Dakota buffalo record; largest fish ever weighed in state that wasn’t a paddlefish or pallid sturgeon
For the second time in less than three weeks, a North Dakota bow fisherman has set a new state record.
Hunting/fishing-related proposed rule changes up for public discussion in North Dakota
Includes amendments to add rules for shooting ranges on wildlife management areas and to adopt a new section to prohibit the use of drones on state WMAs.
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North Dakota increases deer licenses by 5,500
The number of licenses available for 2017 includes 2,750 for antlered mule deer, an increase of 200 from last year; 1,022 for muzzleloader, an increase of 94 from last year; and 245 restricted youth antlered mule deer, an increase of 20 from last year.
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North Dakota bulks up trout-fishing possibilities
The trout are nice-sized, too, with more than 20,000 11-inch rainbow trout stocked, along with 800 1- to 2-pound cutthroat trout.
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North Dakota paddlefish snagging season to close May 8
The 2016-18 fishing proclamation allows for the closing of the snagging season early if it appears the harvest will exceed 1,000 paddlefish.
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Legislative session has wide-ranging impact on North Dakota outdoors
There were 28 outdoors-related bills during the 2017 legislative session, 11 of which were passed by both chambers and signed into law.
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North Dakota paddlefish snagging season nears; Game and Fish to provide free cleaning service
It opens May 1, and depending on the overall harvest, an early in-season closure may occur with a 24-hour notice issued by the state Game and Fish Department.
Growth of western North Dakota mule deer population means more hunting opportunities
The 2017 spring survey results show that hunting can be increased in all badlands units except 4A, which experienced more severe winter conditions and a slight decline in mule deer numbers.
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New North Dakota law repeals eagle language, but birds still protected under federal regs
In addition to the eagle language, House Bill 1204 reduces the age from 16 to 12 for individuals to qualify for an apprentice hunter validation license, and allows youth who turn age 11 before the end of the calendar year to receive a whitetail doe license valid for only the youth deer hunting season.
