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Sharptail Success Jumps Ahead of Possible Slump
Perhaps the most amazing number included in the North Dakota Game & Fish Department’s (NDG&F) recent release of upland tallies from the...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 23, 20213 min read


Northeast Remains State’s Deer Hunting Wildcard
A strong, snow-filled winter not only challenged deer in the northeastern corner of the state, but also hindered survey tactics employed...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 17, 20213 min read


Prospects Promising for Early Canada Goose Season
In a summer which showcased brood survey numbers for ducks at their lowest point since 1994, and drought conditions which impacted...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 14, 20213 min read


Southwest ND Deer Surviving EHD, Habitat Loss
Despite last year showcasing one of the worst outbreaks of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) – a midge-borne illness that impacts...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 10, 20213 min read


Southeast ND Deer Stable at Midsummer
With a mild winter, dry spring and a warm summer, whitetail deer populations in southeastern North Dakota are doing well. More than that,...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jul 29, 20213 min read


New Bill Would Galvanize Wildlife Conservation, Help Prevent Extinctions in North Dakota
Contact: John Bradley, North Dakota Wildlife Federation, 701-390-7196, contact.ndwf@gmail.com Bismarck (July 20, 2021) — New bipartisan...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jul 20, 20212 min read


Old and New for Summertime Crappies
There are many options when it comes to catching crappies, most involving a small minnow. Whether under a slip float or on a jig, live...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jul 13, 20213 min read


Second Hatch Hopes
While drought conditions persist across much of North Dakota, with severe levels in the west-central portion of the state around Lake...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jul 13, 20214 min read


Advanced Walleye Fingerling Stockings To Continue
While much of the hustle and bustle of spring is wrapping up at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s Valley City Fish Hatchery, after a...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 28, 20213 min read


Topwater Tactics
Summertime means an uptick in fish activity, and it also means fish are looking up for food. Frogs, small mammals, insects and even...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 24, 20213 min read
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