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North Dakota Coyote Catalog Available for Hunters, Landowners

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:39:05 +0000

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Game and Fish Department have reopened the Coyote Catalog to connect coyote hunters and trappers with landowners who want fewer coyotes in their areas. The Coyote Catalog is an online database similar to the one the Game and Fish Department uses to connect deer hunters with farmers and ranchers. “We’ve had a lot of success matching deer hunters with landowners,” said NDGF Director Terry Steinwand. “We hope the Coyote Catalog works out just as well.” NDDA officials estimate livestock producers in North Dakota...

North Dakota Mule Deer from 3F2 Tests Positive for CWD

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Mon, 09 Dec 2013 15:46:57 +0000

A mule deer taken from unit 3F2 during the deer gun season has tested positive for chronic wasting disease. Dr. Dan Grove, North Dakota Game and Fish Department wildlife veterinarian, said a hunter shot the adult buck in western Grant County and submitted the head for testing as part of the hunter-harvested surveillance program. Testing was performed at Michigan State University. Game and Fish is awaiting verification of initial tests results from a national lab in Ames, Iowa. The MSU lab still has some 3F2 samples to test, as well as all samples from the eastern third of the...

North Dakota Tentative 2014 Season Opening Dates Released

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:02:20 +0000

To help North Dakota hunters prepare for hunting seasons in 2014, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department annually provides its best estimate for opening dates for the coming year. Dates become official when approved by governor’s proclamation. Tentative opening dates for 2014 include: Spring Crow March 8 Spring Turkey April 12 Fall Crow August 9 Deer Bow, Mountain Lion August 29 Dove September 1 Sharptail, Hun, Ruffed Grouse, Squirrel September 13 Youth Deer September 19 Youth Waterfowl September 20 Early Resident...

North Dakota Tentative 2014 Season Opening Dates Released

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:02:20 +0000

North Dakota Tentative 2014 Season Opening Dates Released

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:02:20 +0000

North Dakota Hunter Education Classes in 2014

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:00:28 +0000

Individuals interested in taking a hunter education class in 2014 should know that most courses are offered early in the calendar year. To register for a hunter education course, students need to sign up online at the Game and Fish Department’s website, gf.nd.gov. Many classes will be added over the next several weeks, and the rest will be added throughout the year as they are finalized. To register, click on the online services tab, and “online course enrollment” under the hunter education heading....

North Dakota Hunter Education Classes in 2014

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:00:28 +0000

North Dakota Hunter Education Classes in 2014

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 19:00:28 +0000

North Dakota Game and Fish Department Offers Ice Awareness Tips for Hunters, Anglers

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 18:11:38 +0000

State Game and Fish Department officials are cautioning hunters to be wary of where they hunt, as late-season weather is freezing North Dakota’s small and mid-sized waters, giving the appearance of safe foot travel. Nancy Boldt, department boat and water safety coordinator, said hunters should be cautious of walking on frozen stock ponds, sloughs, creeks and rivers. Ice thickness is not consistent, Boldt said, as it can vary significantly within a few inches. Hunters walking the edge of a cattail slough will not find the same ice thickness in the middle. “The edges firm up faster...

North Dakota 2013 Late-Season Hunting Opportunities End Soon

North Dakota Game and Fish Department — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:49:17 +0000

North Dakota waterfowl hunters are reminded the statewide duck and white-fronted goose seasons close Dec. 1. However, duck hunting in the high plains unit reopens Dec. 7 and continues through Dec. 29. In addition, the season for Canada geese closes Dec. 21, except for the Missouri River Zone, which closes Dec. 27. Light goose hunting closes statewide Dec. 29. Archery deer, fall turkey, sharp-tailed and...