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Poaching Ring to be Charged with 41 Counts
Criminal charges are expected to be filed against six Barnes County men for their involvement in the illegal taking of big game and other...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 18, 20203 min read


Circle Up
In the era of catch-and-release a number of tools have come to the forefront in ensuring the successful turn back of big fish to be...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 18, 20203 min read


Winter Split for ND Pheasants
The winter of 2019-20 was a split personality to say the least. East of the Missouri River, the state was plagued with heavy snow, colder...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 18, 20204 min read


Thunder Creek Streamer
As we say farewell to the fly-tying season – not saying we won’t sneak a new pattern in here and there as the openwater bite dictates...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 18, 20202 min read


Two-Tiered Fisheries
Few deals can top a two-for-one special and the same can be said for lakes that provide a two-tiered fishing option. Whether it’s perch...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 18, 20203 min read


Interim Study on Access Committee to Meet May 11th
The Interim Committee on Land Access is having a livestream meeting Monday, May 11 at 12 p.m. to discuss the land access pilot study...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 5, 20201 min read


Our Outdoors: In the Wind
I’ve been on both sides of the wind in many of my outdoor adventures but none more notable than last week, when the well-worn mooring...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 27, 20203 min read


Rockin' Smallies
Springtime is primetime for smallies and the best way to turn things up for brown bass is knowing where they will be this time of year....
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 27, 20203 min read


For the Record
Not Even Close. While this 29.5-inch walleye caught in early May from the Sheyenne River remains the author’s personal best, it doesn’t...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 22, 20204 min read


Report All Poachers: Spring Sightings
The continuous fishing season in North Dakota and South Dakota coupled with warming weather and rumors of a hot bite in any given...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 21, 20203 min read
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