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Tree swallows are common nesting birds over much of North America, and will readily use artificial nest boxes. Keith Corliss/The Pioneer

Flight Lines: Tree swallows are a nice second choice

Matt is a friend who lives on a nearby rural farmstead. He's not a farmer, mind you, but he and his wife prefer the quieter atmosphere of country living. It...

flight lines / outdoors Wed, Aug 04, 2010 - 12:00am

Remy locks up on point as he spots a ruffed grouse tail, which is tethered to a clear fishing line controlled by the handler. Photographer: Erin Shoberg

Open Season: This new dog owner learning right along with pup

The first time we saw the puppy, my wife, Erin, and I knew he was ours. It was late June, and we were at Top Shelf Kennels in Horace, N.D...

outdoors Wed, Jul 28, 2010 - 12:00am

A female vermillion flycatcher takes flight on wings which produce both thrust and lift. Keith Corliss

Flight Lines: By nature or man, a wing must produce lift

You'd think by now this whole flying thing would be figured out. It's not. Credit to the first great thinkers to ponder the possibility of manned flight goes to the...

flight lines / outdoors Wed, Jul 21, 2010 - 12:00am

Jerky ready to eat. Tyler Shoberg/The Pioneer

Open Season: Tough cooking goose or duck? With jerky, you're in luck

I still remember the first time I brought home a mess of ducks after a weekend trip to North Dakota. Beaming with pride, I plopped the Ziplocked bags of gutted...

outdoors Wed, Jul 14, 2010 - 12:00am

Ring-billed gulls can often be seen near municipal landfill sites. These adult birds were photographed in April in north Fargo. Keith Corliss/The Pioneer

Gull's regular hangouts make for bad reputation

By most people's reckoning, the birds are simply seagulls, a word which makes me cringe somewhat. Some refer to them derisively as "flying rats," a nickname it seems to share...

outdoors Wed, Jul 07, 2010 - 12:00am

North Dakota deer gun lottery held, approximately 31,000 antlerless licenses remain

North Dakota's deer gun lottery has been held and individual results are available at the state Game and Fish Department's website at gf.nd.gov. Successful applicants will receive their license in...

outdoors Wed, Jul 07, 2010 - 12:00am

Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest entries being accepted

The Game and Fish Department's Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest is accepting entries, and the deadline for submitting photos is Sept. 30. The contest has categories for nongame and game species,...

outdoors Wed, Jul 07, 2010 - 12:00am

Scott Kudelka poses by a sign welcoming visitors to the Lonetree Wildlife Management area.

North Dakota native a true 'trail' blazer

Growing up in southeast North Dakota not 30 minutes from the Sheyenne National Grasslands, Scott Kudelka had ample opportunity to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. "I loved to...

outdoors Wed, Jun 30, 2010 - 12:00am

Purple martins are one of many bird species that thrive in mankin's presence. Keith Corliss/The Pioneer

Flight Lines: Mankind an important part of global system

The explosion and subsequent leaking of the deep-water oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico is a tragedy on every level, beginning with the deaths of the workers on day...

flight lines / outdoors Wed, Jun 23, 2010 - 12:00am

Fall turkey season set, online applications available June 9

North Dakota's fall turkey season is set with 5,755 licenses available to hunters, according to Stan Kohn, upland game management supervisor for the state Game and Fish Department. This year's...

outdoors Wed, Jun 09, 2010 - 9:29am

Despite the rather strange spring migration, trusty species such as this Tennessee warbler were easily found. Keith Corliss

Mystery of bird migration part of the charm

There is much yet to know about bird migration. Oh sure, we've come a long way since the days of faulty beliefs such as swallows hibernating underground or hummingbirds riding...

flight lines / outdoors Wed, Jun 09, 2010 - 9:28am

North Dakota Game and Fish Department Director Terry Steinwand (left) presents a certificate of appreciation to Eric Rogne, West Fargo. Rogne, an avid outdoors enthusiast, was one of the driving forces behind the introduction of a habitat stamp for hunting licenses more than 30 years ago. Today, monies generated from that stamp have created and opened lands to public hunting across North Dakota.

Opening doors to the outdoors: Rogne honored for part in implementing habitat stamp

Some people claim to be pretty passionate for the outdoors. Maybe they live for walleye fishing on Devils Lake, or can't seem to get enough mule deer hunting in the...

outdoors / sports Wed, Jun 02, 2010 - 12:00am

Attention deer hunters: Applications due today

North Dakota deer hunters are reminded the deadline for submitting applications for the 2010 gun season is today (June 2). Hunters can apply online at gf.nd.gov. The deadline applies to...

outdoors / sports Wed, Jun 02, 2010 - 12:00am

Fargo Parks to host fishing derby, clinic

Bring your fishing rod and try to land a big one at the Lil' Fisherman Derby & Clinic, hosted by the Fargo Park District, from 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, June 7...

outdoors / sports Wed, Jun 02, 2010 - 12:00am

Leaving the nest is a major accomplishment. But life for this young American robin will not be easy. Keith Corliss/The Pioneer

Flight Lines: Real nature often harsh, not always happily-ever-after

Early one morning last week I walked up the steps of a neighbor's house. Out of the corner of my eye I noticed movement. A moment later there was an...

flight lines / outdoors Wed, May 26, 2010 - 12:00am

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