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The author displays a coyote he harvested during a recent hunt near Watford City, N.D. Tyler Shoberg/The Pioneer

Coyote hunting a preemptive measure to hinder cabin fever

"There's one right there!" my friend Jeff Tschetter yelled as he slammed on the brakes and we skidded to a halt. The seat belt across my lap threw a mean...

outdoors Wed, Dec 16, 2009 - 12:00am

Even though it's getting colder, there is still time to get out and hunt waterfowl, like these Canada geese photographed during an early-season September hunt. The regular waterfowl season closes Saturday, but there is opportunity to hunt ducks and geese in parts of North Dakota later in the year, too. Tyler Shoberg

Don't call it quits just yet; hunting opportunities abound in N.D.

Where has the fall gone? The local news recently reported that the first major snow storm of the winter was about to wreak havoc on the Valley. While some outdoorsmen...

outdoors Wed, Dec 02, 2009 - 9:14am

When in the woods, patience in priceless

The doe froze, legs slightly splayed after coming to an abrupt halt not 15 yards to my right. Dry oak leaves scuttled past, carried by a light west wind. She...

outdoors Thu, Nov 19, 2009 - 12:00am

Plan ahead to make deer opener more enjoyable

My friends call me "boy scout." My wife, Erin, actually coined the term, but it quickly caught on between hunting buddies. This mainly happened because, even though I've never donned...

outdoors Thu, Nov 05, 2009 - 12:00am

What's all the fuss about pheasants?

I have a confession: I'm not the biggest fan of pheasants. There, I said it. All you North Dakotans out there please don't hate me. If you would be so...

outdoors / outdoors Thu, Oct 22, 2009 - 7:35am

Double down for pheasants during opener in Minnesota

This year's pheasant opener was unique in a number of ways. It was the first time I had opened the season somewhere other than North Dakota, with kickoff usually held...

outdoors / outdoors Thu, Oct 22, 2009 - 12:00am

Reid Brandborg, Evansville, Minn., with a ringneck pheasant from southeastern North Dakota in 2005. Just a few years ago, populations on the fringes of the ringneck's range were the highest they've been in decades. Now, weather and other factors have resulted in lower populations across the region. Nick Simonson

Low pheasant numbers raise questions as to why counts are down

All signs point to a tougher pheasant season this year. Crowing counts and roadside observations show a general down trend in pheasant numbers throughout their range in the upper Midwest,...

outdoors Thu, Oct 08, 2009 - 10:46am

Because his uncle's dog passed away this summer, the author had to work hard to retrieve these ducks, harvested during North Dakota's resident waterfowl opener, which began Saturday, Sept. 26. Tyler Shoberg/West Fargo Pioneer

Even without the Wonder Dog, tradition must continue

The beauty of a tradition is in its consistency, but even in the most deep-rooted custom you are bound to find discrepancies. For example, take the yearly outing with my...

outdoors Thu, Oct 08, 2009 - 12:00am

Game and Fish stresses safety during pheasant season

North Dakota's pheasant hunting season opens Oct. 10, and approximately 100,000 hunters will participate in the upcoming season. With that many hunters, it's important to take proper safety measures in...

outdoors Thu, Oct 01, 2009 - 12:00am

Journey to bow hunting, the shot that cannot be practiced

I had saved every check from writing these columns and all the money I had received from my birthday and holiday gifts in one of my favorite outdoor books. By...

outdoors Thu, Sep 24, 2009 - 12:00am

Bighorn sheep population remains high

North Dakota's bighorn sheep population is in excellent shape, according to Brett Wiedmann, big game biologist for the state Game and Fish Department in Dickinson. A July-August survey in western...

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

Deer season for youth ages 12-15 opens

Friday, Sept. 18 at noon signals the start of a nine-and-a-half day deer hunting season for youth ages 12-15. According to state law, licensed youth ages 12 and 13 are...

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

Sage Grouse counts low, season remains closed

Results from North Dakota's spring sage grouse survey indicate the number of strutting males observed remains well below management objectives. Therefore, the sage grouse hunting season will remain closed in...

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

Early Canada goose hunting season opens in North Dakota August 15

An early hunting season intended to reduce local Canada goose numbers in North Dakota opens statewide Aug. 15. Last year was the first time the early season opened in mid-August...

outdoors Thu, Aug 06, 2009 - 12:00am

Hunting guide and outfitter test set for Aug. 22

The next guide and outfitter written examination is Aug. 22, at 1 p.m., at the North Dakota Game and Fish Department office in Bismarck.

outdoors Thu, Jul 30, 2009 - 9:48am

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