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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

Mountain bluebirds are very uncommon in the Red River Valley. This female was seen last week in the Absaraka area.

A bluebird of another stripe shows up in Cass County

There is a basic and centuries old principle familiar to anyone who has taken a class in economics; something called the law of diminishing returns. Simply stated, it says as...

flight lines / outdoors Thu, Oct 15, 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

Greater yellowlegs are not well studied on their nesting grounds due to the habitat the birds prefer.

Bias difficult trait to overcome in approach to outdoors

There is a reasonable and valid explanation why Lady Justice is often depicted wearing a blindfold in addition to hefting the scales of justice and brandishing a sword. It's to...

flight lines / outdoors Thu, Oct 01, 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

Just one of many raptors to migrate along the Red River corridor, this turkey vulture was recently spotted. Keith Corliss

Streams of raptors are possible in fall; Identifying hawks on the wing a challenge

Sometimes they come in bunches, often they are singles. Some are neatly packaged in a tight, folded tuck piercing the air like a missile while others are in full sail...

flight lines / outdoors Thu, Sep 17, 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

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

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

Plush trees and winding waterfalls are part of the scenic drive. Submitted by Lorissa Lenertz

Yes, this is North Dakota, there is much to see

Freedom. There is nothing more invigorating than freedom. Freedom is many things to different people. To me, it is the sun warming my skin. It is clarity and lungs full...

news / outdoors Thu, Aug 20, 2009 - 4:03pm

Horace Bean Days starts Friday

Horace will kick off its annual Horace Bean Days celebration on Friday, August 21, with a trap and pistol shoot at Adventure Shooting Sports at 5 p.m., and the Horace...

news / outdoors Thu, Aug 20, 2009 - 9:48am

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