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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


One Knot to Rule Them All
For standard tackle fishing and connecting the line directly to the hook, a swivel, or even a small lure, the Palomar knot shines above...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 14, 20213 min read


ND CTL State Trap & Skeet Tourney is June 18-20
The North Dakota State High School Clay Target League (ND CTL) will be holding its annual state tournament at the Shooting Park in...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 14, 20213 min read
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