North Dakota Game and Fish Department News Release – released March 17, 2010 North Dakota Game and Fish Department officials were notified this morning by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Veterinary Services that a sick-looking mule deer taken last fall in western Sioux County has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. This is the first [...]
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Chronic Wasting Disease Found In Southwestern North Dakota Deer
Posted in Outdoor News on March 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Leave No Trace When You Enjoy The Outdoors
Posted in Outdoor News on February 17, 2010 | 1 Comment »
In an effort to provide for the sustainability of the outdoors that we all enjoy, we would like to introduce you to Leave No Trace. The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people, worldwide. The Leave [...]
ND Game & Fish Completes Mid-Winter Bald Eagle Survey
Posted in Outdoor News on January 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The number of bald eagles observed in early January along a stretch of the Missouri River was down significantly compared to past years. Patrick T. Isakson, nongame biologist for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said 12 bald eagles were counted during the annual mid-winter survey, an area of the river covered from Bismarck [...]
MN DNR Offers Pheasant Feeding Do’s And Don’ts
Posted in Outdoor News on January 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
MN DNR News Release – released January 7, 2010 Recent snowfalls have resulted in a deep blanket of crusty snow that is significantly limiting pheasants’ access to waste grain throughout much of their range in Minnesota, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Providing feed for pheasants during such conditions can increase their chances [...]
MN DNR Releases Baiting Numbers
Posted in Outdoor News on January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
MN DNR News Release – released January 5, 2010 The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has finalized information related to baiting violations that were investigated by Minnesota conservation officers during the 2009 deer seasons. Conservation officers received 545 baiting complaints during the 2009 deer seasons (archery, firearms, muzzleloader), resulting in 129 citations being issued [...]
Visibility Of Deer Blinds Can Be An Issue Of Concern
Posted in Outdoor News on October 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
ND Game & Fish News Release – released October 26, 2009 North Dakota deer gun and bow hunters who use ground blinds or elevated stands should consider marking them so they are visible to other hunters from all directions. In the last few years, and reaching a peak during last year’s deer gun season, some [...]
North Dakota Agencies Prohibit Hunting Over Bait
Posted in Outdoor News on October 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
ND Game & Fish News Release – released October 19, 2009The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds hunters that hunting big game over bait on state wildlife management areas is prohibited.In addition, hunting over bait is also not allowed on all U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service national wildlife refuges and waterfowl production areas, U.S. [...]
Minnesota Man Faces Steep Fines, Jail Time For Gross Over-Limit Of Walleye
Posted in Outdoor News on October 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
MN DNR New Release – released October 15, 2009A Twin Cities man faces nearly $9,000 in fines and restitution, plus jail time for a gross overlimit of walleye.State conservation officer Scott Staples of Carlton received a call May 11 that a large overlimit of fish was being transported through Cloquet by a Burnsville man.Charles R. [...]
ND Motorists Warned To Watch For Deer On Roads
Posted in Outdoor News on October 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
ND Game & Fish News Release – released October 12, 2009Motorists are reminded to watch for deer along roadways, especially this time of year, because juvenile animals are dispersing from their home ranges.Late October through early December is when deer are most active, resulting in the peak period for deer-vehicle accidents. Bill Jensen, big game [...]
Minnesota State Parks Offer Try Before You Buy Promotion
Posted in Outdoor News on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
MN DNR News Release – released October 5, 2009The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has a deal for visitors who can’t decide whether to purchase the one-day permit or the year-round permit when they arrive to hike, bike, and picnic amid the fall colors at Minnesota state parks and recreation areas.If visitors choose the [...]
