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The Grand Forks, North Dakota Flood - A Game Warden's Perspective

By Doug Leier :: 1106 Views :: 1 Comments :: :: Conservation and the Environment

Last week, I explained how the severe winter 10 years ago hurt North Dakota’s resident wildlife, particularly pronghorn, deer and upland game. It was also a challenge for humans, but the record snowfall and cold during the winter of 1996-97 was nothing compared to what the state’s citizens would have to deal with when the snow began to melt...

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Winter Stress a Decade Ago - the winter of 1996-1997

By Doug Leier :: 1104 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Conservation and the Environment

What stands out in my work for the Game and Fish Department that winter was the stress on wildlife and people alike. Deer were herded up and seeking food and shelter anywhere possible. That often meant dependence on livestock feed supplies, I was one of several dozen Game and Fish employees statewide who did what we could to help minimize the impact...

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North Dakota Outdoors - Get involved with the legislative process

By Doug Leier :: 919 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Conservation and the Environment

The legislative process in North Dakota only takes place every two years. With that in mind, all hunters, anglers, trappers, and anyone who spends time outdoors, needs to engage in the process now, rather than later this year after those bills become law and changes in how you spend time outdoors have been implemented...

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Getting set for spring turkeys

By Doug Leier :: 1257 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Hunting - Upland Birds

Spring is inevitable. The start of the spring snow goose conservation season, coupled with late season hard-water fishing, all indicate that winter is out the door. But the ultimate sign that the seasons have really changed is spring turkey hunting...

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North Dakota Drought - Wishing for Snow

By Doug Leier :: 791 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Conservation and the Environment

Remember spring and summer of 2006? If you didn’t experience it, I’m here to tell you it was about as bad as it gets for the summer months. I’ve always been told that six months of dry weather doesn’t make a drought, but I’ll counter that it sure is a good start...

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Ice Fishing - The Old Fashioned Way

By Doug Leier :: 1757 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Ice Fishing, Learn How to Fish

I’ve always preferred the simpler means of enjoying fishing. At times you would think I’m the only one without some kind of electronic depth finder, underwater camera or GPS to mark my hot spots...

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Hunter Education Class - Get signed up now

By Doug Leier :: 1678 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Learn How to Hunt, Outdoors Safety

January is the time to think about fall hunting. No, I'm not falling ill with cabin fever and haven't spent too much time in the ice shack without ventilation. I'm anxious about the beginning of spring snow goose hunting, but that's not exactly what I'm getting at...

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Young Hunters | Recruitment and retention in the outdoor world

By Doug Leier :: 1778 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Hunting - General, Learn How to Hunt

Two of the most often used buzzwords around state wildlife agency offices across the nation are recruitment and retention of hunters. Recruitment is attracting new hunters to replace those who move on or drop out. Retention is the process of keeping those who are current hunters interested in buying licenses and staying in the field...

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A visit with North Dakota Game and Fish Director Terry Steinwand

By Doug Leier :: 973 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Conservation and the Environment

It was just over a year ago that Terry Steinwand, long-time fisheries division chief for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, took over as director of the agency. As 2006 draws to a close, here’s a short reflection on the past year, in his words...

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North Dakota Outdoors - 11 Predictions for 2007

By Doug Leier :: 1689 Views :: 0 Comments :: :: Hunting - General, Conservation and the Environment

I’ve always hesitated when it comes to making predictions, especially regarding hunting, fishing or trapping issues and seasons. However, I am not averse to letting others share their thoughts on what we might expect in 2007.

This week, we take a look ahead at what will likely be significant issues within the fisheries and wildlife divisions of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, with fisheries chief Greg Power and wildlife division chief, Randy Kreil...

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