top of page



Leaving Lead Behind
Hunters and anglers are the primary funders of wildlife conservation through license fees and excise taxes on equipment like fishing...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Nov 19, 20203 min read


The Deal with Deer Units
In North Dakota, the unit in which a sportsman hunts deer is almost analogous to one’s hometown in the grand sense of things, and...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Nov 12, 20203 min read


United Under Deer Hunting
While election night and its aftermath continue to underscore the deep divide that runs through the middle of this country’s populace,...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Nov 4, 20204 min read


Deer Hunter's Checklist
With the rapid approach of the deer firearms season opener, more hunters are gearing up for another November afield. Whether in pursuit...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Oct 31, 20204 min read


On the Topic of Smell
While recently waxing philosophical about the power of my dog’s nose, I got to wondering, and then worrying, about another well-developed...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Oct 31, 20203 min read


Our Outdoors: The Scent of Faith
I often wonder what it’s like, to smell a million times more than what is humanly possible. When my lab lifts his nose to the northwest...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Oct 26, 20203 min read


Make Some Noise
While silence in pursuit of deer is an important factor in setting up a successful hunt, as the rut approaches, making the right noise...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Oct 26, 20203 min read


Cold and Snow Close Out EHD Threat
Throughout late summer and early fall, the North Dakota Game & Fish Department (NDG&F) had received reports of dead and sick deer on the...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Oct 21, 20203 min read


Our Outdoors: Vote Like Your Hunting & Fishing Depends on It
Some hunting seasons bring snow, cold, winds and inhospitable conditions which we as hunters prepare for in order to pursue an...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Oct 19, 20204 min read


Our Outdoors: Musts for Gusts
Beyond the usual celebration of dog and bird and of field boots and swinging shotguns, this year’s pheasan t opener was highlighted by...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Oct 12, 20203 min read
NDWF BLOG
bottom of page