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Conservation Note: On Legacies & Libraries
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library will bring thousands of visitors to western North Dakota. The new attraction will bring...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Crappies Without Live Bait
A number of my favorite crappie lakes are designated “no live baitfish” waters. Whether that’s in an effort to keep invasive species such...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 11, 20243 min read


Three Species Mark Start of Rearing Season at VC Hatchery
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (FWS) Valley City Fish Hatchery has been host to a number of notable fish species which are raised...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 15, 20243 min read


A Loaded Question
While teaching my first fly-tying and lure making course in some time, I was asked by a student as we entered the free-tying phase at the...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 15, 20243 min read


Stay Afloat
Slip floats are one of spring’s timely tactics for a variety of fish, from pre-spawn crappies to post-spawn walleyes. However, deploying...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 15, 20244 min read


Hunters Help Stall CWD in 2023
The North Dakota Game & Fish Department’s (NDG&F) survey of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) – a prion-based illness of the brain and...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Mar 28, 20243 min read


Kid's Outdoor Skills Camp
Nature Deficit Disorder and No Child Left Inside are phrases that have been associated with legislative action, grant programs, and...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Community, Cattle and Conservation
How can ranchers and farmers improve soil health, maximize profits, and live a better life? A documentary called “Carbon Cowboys” starts...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Conservation Groups Urge Support of Bipartisan Solution to Hunter Education Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 13, 2023) — The National Wildlife Federation and more than 30 of its affiliates urged Congress to swiftly...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Sep 19, 20232 min read


Science behind rangeland habitat for ranchers and wildlife.
Grassland management is habitat management. Trying to figure out the best way to maintain and improve wildlife habitat while managing...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Sep 11, 20234 min read
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