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Secret Stops for Sharpies
September brings with it the initial upland seasons of the year, and sharptailed grouse have often been that first flush that has sent my...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Sep 9, 20213 min read


Take a Stand Safely
There’s a truck stop just down the road from where I often find myself suspended in my tree stand each fall, and one night after a hunt,...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Sep 8, 20213 min read


CWD Task Force Aims to Protect Deer Hunting Heritage
Imagine the largest deer you could ever shoot was one that only made it to two-and-a-half years of age. At best, that’s a buck with a...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Sep 2, 20213 min read


NE ND Deer Dodge Winter and Drought
While often the coldest and snowiest portion of North Dakota, the northeastern quarter like the rest of the state was spared the usually...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 26, 20213 min read


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
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