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Open Season: A wild imagination, frozen lake lead to memorable time ice fishing

Peering into the muddled, turquoise abyss below, it's hard not to let one's imagination run free. Who really knows what scaled monstrosities cruise the depths? Especially when bait - this...

outdoors / sports Wed, Jan 13, 2010 - 12:00am

In this photo taken July 27, 2009, Tina Willis (left), West Fargo, and Toby Mougey, Fargo, display the catfish Willis caught on Moon Lake, on July 25. The fish was 40 inches long and weighed 42 pounds, 1 ounce. It now sits as the North Dakota state record channel catish. David Samson/The Forum

When it comes to '09 highlights, record catfish steals the spotlight

Looking back on 2009, you have to sift through a lot of outdoors stories to find the best one. For example, the big-game baiting debate grabbed early attention, with lawmakers...

outdoors Wed, Dec 30, 2009 - 12:00am

Reproduction survey shows excellent numbers of young fish

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's annual fall survey shows exceptional numbers statewide of young-of-the-year walleye, perch and northern pike, according to Scott Gangl, fisheries management section leader. "The...

outdoors Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - 12:00am

Aquatic Nuisance Species spreading causing problems

It's been a rough summer; I could be complaining about the weather, but that matter is trivial in comparison to the recent reports showing that aquatic invaders, commonly grouped under...

outdoors Thu, Sep 10, 2009 - 12:00am

Not quite a pure water creature and not fully at home on land, beavers represent a classic "edge" animal. Pictured is the sometimes drastic way in which beavers can alter their environment. Keith Corliss

Memories of college class still relevant

The passing years tend to dull memories somewhat. This is no less true with our schooling as well. I probably couldn't pass a statistics test today nor could I stand...

flight lines / outdoors Thu, Sep 03, 2009 - 12:00am

Bacteria causes young-of-the-year white bass kill in Lake Oahe

A fish kill in Lake Oahe that is mostly affecting young-of-the-year white bass has slowly moved into North Dakota. Paul Bailey, south central district fisheries supervisor for the North Dakota...

outdoors Thu, Sep 03, 2009 - 12:00am

Steckel (Wilton) boat ramp closed temporarily

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department and Burleigh County Park Board are closing Steckel (Wilton) boat ramp along the Missouri River beginning Aug. 10 for major reconstruction. Plans include...

outdoors Thu, Aug 13, 2009 - 12:00am

Game and Fish monitors waters for ANS

North Dakota Game and Fish Department fisheries personnel will continue to monitor waters throughout the state this summer for aquatic nuisance species. Lynn Schlueter, ANS coordinator, said efforts will focus...

outdoors Thu, Jul 23, 2009 - 10:16am

The author's brother, Ben Simonson, targeted the multi-structure dock complex in the background for this nice largemouth on Big Detroit Lake, Minn. Submitted photo

Rock the docks with thrill of bass fishing

A great summer pastime for many people is the attendance of open air concerts, from a battle of the bands contest at the county fair, to the raucous campsite echo...

outdoors / outdoors Thu, Jul 16, 2009 - 12:00am

The challenge of nighttime Muskie fishing

There's nothing more primal in our human psyche than fear - or at least a healthy level of cautious respect - for that which we cannot see when the light...

outdoors Thu, Aug 28, 2008 - 12:00am

Muskie fishing proved to be unsuccesful venture

Just five casts into Saturday morning, I figured the weekend would have one of two outcomes: either bigger muskies would certainly follow the one in my hand, or I just...

outdoors Thu, Jul 03, 2008 - 12:00am

Exotic livestock not all that rare

I was living in Spokane, Wash., back in 1986, and doing quite a little fishing. One particular day, our small group had driven down to the Grande Ronde River in...

outdoors Thu, Jun 26, 2008 - 12:00am

Anglers reminded of packaging and gifting fish

North Dakota anglers are reminded there is a proper way to package and gift or give away fish. Robert Timian, chief of enforcement for the state Game and Fish Department,...

outdoors Thu, Jun 12, 2008 - 12:00am

Simonson shares his tools of the trade

Catch and release works. Whether it's preserving a viable fishery in a forty-acre bass lake or letting a trophy-caliber muskie swim back into the cabbage after an exciting battle, the...

outdoors Thu, May 22, 2008 - 12:00am

Hunting and fishing expo to be held at Sandhills Archery Park

The Outdoor Classic Hunting and Fishing Expo will be held at Sandhills Archery Park in West Fargo on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7. The two day event will include seminars...

outdoors Thu, May 22, 2008 - 12:00am

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