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Ruffing It
With ruffed grouse numbers still near their cyclical high this fall, opportunities to chase the thundering wing beats of this popular...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Sep 2, 20203 min read


Our Outdoors: Cast and Blast
As a youngster, I was fond of “Choose Your Own Adventure” books. More often than not, I’d cheat and just read each page and then figure...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Sep 1, 20203 min read


Care for Velvet Antlers
South Dakota and North Dakota have some of the nation’s earliest-opening archery deer seasons. With the Rushmore State’s bow opener on...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 28, 20203 min read


Small Grains for Small Birds
Dove hunting season is truly the initial sign of fall. Federally set to start on the first of September this year, as it has most every...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 26, 20203 min read


ND Pheasant Brood Counts Up at Survey Midpoint
With summer conditions trending fair, and a shot of moisture at the season’s midpoint to help stretches of the state rebound from a minor...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 21, 20203 min read


Administrative Rule Changes Coming for ND's State Trust (School) Lands
The Department of Trust Lands will hold a public hearing to address proposed rules and amendments to N.D. Admin. Code Title 85, at 10:00...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 19, 20203 min read


PLOTS Tops 800,000 acres for 2020
The North Dakota Game & Fish Department’s (NDG&F) Private Land Open to Sportsmen (PLOTS) program has regained an important benchmark in...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 17, 20203 min read


High Goose Numbers Meet Aug. 15 Start of Management Take
Where once Canada geese were a rarity in North Dakota, populations now continue to climb, leading to liberalized bag limits and more...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 13, 20203 min read


Make it a Mentorship
The recruitment, retainment and reactivation (R3) efforts underway across the hunting and fishing world are notable, monumental and...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 11, 20203 min read


Starting on Salmon
August brings with it high anticipation for the hunting seasons that follow. Oftentimes, the month is hallmarked by dog training, target...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Aug 3, 20204 min read
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