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‘Most Significant Wildlife Conservation Bill in Half Century’ Passes U.S. House
Bismarck (June 14, 2022) — The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, a bill to prevent...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 14, 20222 min read


“Once in a Generation” Wildlife Legislation Nears Vote in Congress
The Restoring America’s Wildlife Act (House Resolution 2773, or “RAWA”), introduced in the United States Congress in 2021, is a bill...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 9, 20223 min read


The ND Deer Lottery, Part 2: The Process
The workings of rut-influenced bucks go a bit haywire in November. Where they could be patterned in summer and early fall, their daily...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Jun 6, 20224 min read


The ND Deer Lottery, Part I: Influencers
With the lottery drawing deadline for the 2022 North Dakota firearms deer season fast approaching on June 8, many factors influence the...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 26, 20223 min read


Better Conditions Greet Nesting Waterfowl
Recharged prairie potholes across North Dakota welcomed returning waterfowl to the state, following a challenging 2021, which saw the...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 17, 20223 min read


ND Pheasant Crowing Counts Underway
As spring finally settles in across the region, rooster pheasants are staking out their claim and managing their harem of hens in an...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
May 11, 20223 min read


Senate Bill Will Address Disease Threatening Wildlife, Outdoor Recreation Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 28, 2022) — New bipartisan legislation will help address the spread of chronic wasting disease, a fatal...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 28, 20222 min read


The Texas Rig
When spring eventually arrives, and it will, the time for big bass will be upon us. Whether it’s largemouth staking out the dark-bottomed...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 27, 20223 min read


Blizzard Likely Spared Most Big Game
While a new socking of snow looms on the horizon for western North Dakota this weekend, it’s likely that last week’s blizzard which...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 25, 20223 min read


Spring Brings Varied Fishing Conditions, Regulation Changes
It’s been said the only constant in this world is change, and with the shifting of the seasons, anglers prepare to make the transition...
North Dakota Wildlife Federation
Apr 6, 20223 min read
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