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Crappies in the Trees
If a tree falls in the water, and no one is around to hear it, it really doesn’t matter if it makes a sound, because it’s likely you’ll...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jul 11, 20194 min read


Hunters Should Be Aware of New CWD Units, Restrictions
With the completion of this year’s North Dakota deer firearms license lottery, hunters in several units will need to be aware of...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 26, 20193 min read


Our Outdoors - Drum Beat
As my buddy John and I drifted over the transition area of mud, rock and gnarled tree roots that popped up and grabbed our bottom...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 23, 20194 min read


Investing in Shooting Sports: Near- & Long-Term Benefits for Affiliate Clubs
The expansion of the North Dakota State High School Clay Target League (ND CTL) has provided many North Dakota Wildlife Federation (NDWF)...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 21, 20192 min read


First Fertile Female Lake Sturgeon Found in Red River System as Stocking Program Nears End
Like all good things, fisheries management plans take time, especially when they involve a species that can live for a century and grow...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 17, 20197 min read


Our Outdoors: Unsinkable Fun
I’ve fly fished mountain streams, I’ve stalked technical trout in low summer creeks in the driftless area and done battle with carp and...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 12, 20193 min read


Conservation Notes: The Issue with Bounties
Sportsmen know from decades of in the field experience and scientific studies that when habitat is abundant, so are the game animals....
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 11, 20191 min read


2019 Legislative Wrap Up
The 2019 Legislature was a busy one for issues affecting wildlife, habitat and access for sportsmen and sportswomen, as well as...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 4, 20192 min read


Conservation Notes: Maintaining our hunting tradition
Hunting in North Dakota is at a crossroads. The majority of North Dakota's hunting population are older, white males. Over the next...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 4, 20191 min read


Habitat and Access: Keys to ND's Outdoor Economy
Hunting and fishing are an essential part of North Dakota’s heritage and contribute billions of dollars to our state and most importantly...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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