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The next guide and outfitter written examination is Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck. Preregistration is required no later than Aug. 11 by calling the Department’s enforcement office at 701-328-6604. The test is given periodically to anyone interested in becoming a guide or outfitter in the state. In addition to passing a written exam, qualifications for becoming a hunting guide include a background check for criminal and game and fish violations, certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation a...
Regardless of how safe and cautious boaters are on the water, accidents happen. If a boating accident involves injury, death or disappearance of a person, an accident report must be completed and sent to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department within 48 hours of the occurrence. If property damage exceeds $2,000, but no deaths or injuries occur, a boat operator has five days to file a report. These reporting requirements are mandatory whether there is one or more boats involved. A boat accident form is available on the Game and Fish...
Outdoor notes: *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae reports: Low toxin levels – Black Tiger Bay (Devils Lake), Benson Co.; Clausen Springs, Barnes Co.; Crystal Springs, Kidder & Stutsman counties; East Stump Lake, Nelson Co.; Heckers Lake, Sheridan Co.; Horsehead Lake, Kidder Co.; Lake Josephine, Kidder Co.; Moon Lake, Barnes Co.; Pipestem Reservoir, Stutsman Co.; Reule Lake, Stutsman Co.; South Hoffer Lake, Sheridan Co.; Spiritwood Lake, Stutsman Co. Advisory – Alkali Lake, Stutsman Co.; Harvey Dam, Wells Co.; Jamestown Res...
While the effort to stop the introduction and transportation of aquatic nuisance species in North Dakota has been mostly successful, challenges remain as not all anglers, pleasure boaters and other water enthusiasts are abiding by the clean, drain, dry message. For example, last week department game wardens and other department staff inspected over 1,200 watercrafts throughout the state. Unfortunately, these inspections found four watercraft that were transporting zebra mussels. Luckily, in all...
Photographers interested in sending photos for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest must follow guidelines for submitting their work. Photographers should go to the Game and Fish Department's website at gf.nd.gov/wildlife/watchable-photo-contest. Then it is a matter of providing some pertinent information about the photo and uploading it. Doing so helps both with ease of submitting photos for the photographer and managing those images for department...
Outdoor notes: *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae reports: Low toxin levels – Black Tiger Bay (Devils Lake), Benson Co.; Clausen Springs, Barnes Co.; Crystal Springs, Kidder & Stutsman counties; East Stump Lake, Nelson Co.; Heckers Lake, Sheridan Co.; Horsehead Lake, Kidder Co.; Lake Josephine, Kidder Co.; Moon Lake, Barnes Co.; Pipestem Reservoir, Stutsman Co.; Reule Lake, Stutsman Co.; South Hoffer Lake, Sheridan Co.; Spiritwood Lake, Stutsman Co. Advisory – Alkali Lake, Stutsman Co.; Harvey Dam, Wells Co.; Jamestown Res...
Regardless of how safe and cautious boaters are on the water, accidents happen. If a boating accident involves injury, death or disappearance of a person, an accident report must be completed and sent to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department within 48 hours of the occurrence. If property damage exceeds $2,000, but no deaths or injuries occur, a boat operator has five days to file a report. These reporting requirements are mandatory whether there is one or more boats involved. A boat accident form is available on the Game and Fish...
Outdoor notes: *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae reports: Low toxin levels – Black Tiger Bay (Devils Lake), Benson Co.; Clausen Springs, Barnes Co.; Crystal Springs, Kidder & Stutsman counties; East Stump Lake, Nelson Co.; Heckers Lake, Sheridan Co.; Horsehead Lake, Kidder Co.; Jamestown Reservoir, Stutsman Co.; Lake Josephine, Kidder Co.; Moon Lake, Barnes Co.; Pipestem Reservoir, Stutsman Co.; Reule Lake, Stutsman Co. Advisory – Alkali Lake, Stutsman Co.; Harvey Dam, Wells Co. Go to the agency website, (deq.nd.gov) for mor...
Since 1993 when the wet cycle began, the growing and maintaining aquatic habitat has been ... natural. If you are under the age of, say, 35 or 40, you've never known the impacts of lower water issues. Sure, we've had a few short-term drought interruptions during the wet cycle, but anyone who remembers the late 1980s and early 1990s will attest to the stark realities of a drought over years compared to months. This wet cycle helped maintain and grow the number of managed fisheries from under 200...
Outdoor notes: *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae reports: Low toxin levels – Black Tiger Bay (Devils Lake), Benson Co.; Clausen Springs, Barnes Co.; Crystal Springs, Kidder & Stutsman counties; East Stump Lake, Nelson Co.; Heckers Lake, Sheridan Co.; Horsehead Lake, Kidder Co.; Lake Josephine, Kidder Co.; Moon Lake, Barnes Co.; Pipestem Reservoir. Advisory – Alkali Lake, Stutsman Co.; Harvey Dam, Wells Co. Go to the agency website, (deq.nd.gov) for more information and safety precautions. *July 21 – 29: N. D. State Fair,...
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will participate in Operation Dry Water as part of a nationally coordinated effort to increase knowledge about the dangers of boating under the influence. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents and deaths associated with alcohol and drug use on state waterways. ODW weekend, July 1-3, is the national weekend of heightened enforcement directed at boating under the influence laws and recreational boater outreach. While educating boaters about the hazards associated with boating while under the...
Outdoor notes: *N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality blue-green algae reports: Low toxin levels – Black Tiger Bay (Devils Lake), Benson Co.; East Stump Lake, Nelson Co.; Horsehead Lake, Kidder Co. Go to the agency website, (deq.nd.gov) for more information and safety precautions. Tournaments: *July 8: Lake Sakakawea, Van Hook Arm, Devils Lake, Lakewood Park. *July 9: Devils Lake, Woodland Resort. *July 12: Red River, North Forks Landing. *July 15: Devils Lake, Hay Bale Heights Ramp. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 27: 1,450.51 feet a...
Tournaments: *July 8: Devils Lake. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 20: 1,450.48 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.38 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,836.57 MSL; 21,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens: No new reports. *Devils Lake, Ed’s Bait Shop, Devils Lake: Try East Bay for nice-sized perch using jigs and minnows. Look for continued good walleye activity throughout much of the lake working structure. *Devils Lake, Woodland R...
Anglers should note that live white suckers are not legal baitfish in North Dakota, except in the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers. Anglers can use live white suckers on the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers, and tributaries up to the first vehicular bridge. However, they are illegal elsewhere. Fathead minnows, sticklebacks and creek chubs are the only legal live baitfish outside of the Bois de Sioux and Red rivers. The transportation of live white suckers, other than in Richland, Cass, Traill, Grand Forks, Walsh and Pembina counties, is illegal. In...
Outdoor notes: *June 24: Ducks Unlimited Fun Shoot, Capital City Sporting Clays, Bismarck, 1 p.m. *June 24 & 25: N.D. Geocache Association, Caching & Camping, Lake Sakakawea State Park, Pick City. Tournaments: *June 23: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park; Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 24 & 25: Pipestem Reservoir, Parkhurst Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 13: 1,450.64 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.54 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,835.31 MSL; 21,700 cubic feet per second average...
Outdoor notes: *Registration available for Women’s Wing Shooting Clinic, Capital City Sporting Clays. Register at, (pfqf.myeventscenter.com). *June 24: Ducks Unlimited Fun Shoot, Capital City Sporting Clays, Bismarck, 1 p.m. Tournaments: *June 14: Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 17: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park *June 23: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park; Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 24 & 25: Pipestem Reservoir, Parkhurst Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 6: 1,450.68 feet ab...
For the past three years, the Carrington Area Healthy Communities Coalition has been helping local participants play pickleball by offering lessons and equipment for use, all free of charge. Learn more about how to play pickleball on Tuesday, June 6, starting at 7:00 p.m. Ray Johnson and Angela Boeshans will be at the Carrington City Park tennis courts to offer instruction and an opportunity to play. Pickleball equipment is available to borrow. One set is available at the Carrington Pool and ano...
Outdoor notes: *June 7: Deer gun and muzzleloader applications due. *June 9 – 11: Jamestown Wings on Strings Kite Club Kite Fest, Meidinger Park, 10 a.m. daily. Tournaments: *June 10 & 11: Lake Ashtabula, Sibley Crossing. *June 10: Devils Lake, Spirit Lake Casino; Lake Audubon, cabin sites. *June 11: Devils Lake, Grahams Island State Park. *June 14: Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 17: Devils Lake, 6-Mile Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 30: 1,450.68 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *...
Outdoor notes: *Boat registrations now required for the new 3-year registration cycle. *May 28: Badlands Gravel Battle 100+ Bicycle Race, Medora. Call (701) 391-2717 for details. Tournaments: *May 24: Red River, North Forks Landing. *May 31: Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 2 & 3: Missouri River tailrace. *June 3: Devils Lake, East Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Sportsmen’s Centennial. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 16: 1,450.67 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,459.49 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,830.42 MSL; 1...
Outdoor notes: *Boat registrations now required for the new 3-year registration cycle. *May 28: Badlands Gravel Battle 100+ Bicycle Race, Medora. Call (701) 391-2717 for details. Tournaments: *May 24: Red River, North Forks Landing. *May 31: Red River, North Forks Landing. *June 2 & 3: Missouri River tailrace. *June 3: Devils Lake, East Bay; Lake Sakakawea, Sportsmen’s Centennial. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 16: 1,450.67 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,459.49 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,830.42 MSL; 1...
Outdoor notes: *Antler shed hunting prohibited on all U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service national wildlife refuges. *Boat registrations now required for the new 3-year registration cycle. *May 28: Badlands Gravel Battle 100+ Bicycle Race, Medora. Call (701) 391-2717 for details. Tournaments: *May 17: Red River, North Forks Landing. *May 20: Devils Lake, Creel Bay. *May 20 & 21: Lake Audubon, Totten Trail. *May 24: Red River, North Forks Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 9: 1,450.44 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1...
Outdoor notes: *Antler shed hunting prohibited on all U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service national wildlife refuges. *Boat registrations now required for the new 3-year registration cycle. *May 13: Nat’l. Migratory Bird Day. *May 13: Fargo Birding Festival, Forest River Park, Fargo. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, May 2: 1,450.18 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.09 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,829.28 MSL; 16,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game warden...
Outdoor notes: *Paddlefish tags now available online from the N.D. Game & Fish Dept., (gf.nd.gov). *May 1: Paddlefish snagging season opens. See Game & Fish Dept. website for specific regulations. Tournaments: *May 3: Red River, Old 26 Landing. *May 10: Red River, Old 26 Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 25: 1,449.83 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.82 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,828.41 MSL; 16,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game...
Outdoor notes: *Paddlefish tags now available online from the N.D. Game & Fish Dept., (gf.nd.gov). *New fishing licenses are now required. *April 24: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory meeting, Harvey City Hall, 7 p.m. *April 29: Red River Rocky Mtn. Elk Foundation banquet, Alerus Center, Grand Forks. *May 1: Paddlefish snagging season opens. See Game & Fish Dept. website for specific regulations. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, April 17: 1,449.61 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.6 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevatio...
I've always appreciated the complexities of nature, including the connection of individual fish and wildlife species to food, water, space and where they call home. If you hunt upland game, the importance of grassland habitat and pollinators is mutual to game and hunters. Much of the information the North Dakota Game and Fish Department provides on these wildlife/habitat connections relates to species that are hunted, fished and trapped, because hunters, anglers and trappers provide the bulk of...
