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  • Dakota Recreation Report: December 19, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Dec 19, 2022

    Outdoor notes:  *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night.  *Dec. 22: Western Canada Goose Zone season closes.  *Dec. 30: Missouri River Canada Goose Zone season closes.  *Dec. 30: Light goose season closes.  *Jan. 1: Pheasant, grouse, partridge, turkey, and archery deer seasons close Fishing:  *Devils Lake elevation, Dec. 13: 1,449.2 feet above mean sea leve...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: Dec. 12, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Dec 12, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *Dec. 17: Canada Goose Eastern Zone season closes. *Dec. 22: Western Canada Goose Zone season closes. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Dec. 6: 1,449.24 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,449.21 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,831.82 MSL; 15,900 cubic feet per second average (...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: December 5, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Dec 5, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Ice is never completely safe. Avoid areas with vegetation, moving water, pressure ridges, and springs. Check conditions as you go along on the ice and don’t move around at night. *Reminder that most roads and trails closed to hunting if posted on both sides. *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Dec. 10: High Plains Unit duck, coot, and merganser seasons open. *Dec. 11: Muzzleloader deer season closes. *...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: Nov. 28, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Nov 28, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *It is illegal to chase, harass, and pursue any wildlife species, including coyotes, with snowmobile or tracked vehicles. *Reminder that most roads and trails closed to hunting if posted on both sides. *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Nov. 29: Dove season closes. *Dec. 1: Snowmobile N.D. trails open, snow conditions permitting. Go to their website, (snowmobilend.org) and click “Trail conditions” for inf...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: November 21, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Nov 21, 2022

    Outdoor notes:  *Reminder that most roads and trails closed to hunting if posted on both sides.  *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs.  *Nov. 22: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory meeting, Valley City Eagles Club, 7 p.m.  *Nov. 25: Deer muzzleloader season opens.  *Nov. 29: Dove season closes.  *Dec. 5: N.D. Game & Fish Dept. public advisory meeting, New Rockford Eagles Club, 7 p.m. Fishing:  *Devils Lake elevation, No...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: November 14, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Nov 14, 2022

    Outdoor notes:  *Reminder that most roads and trails closed to hunting if posted on both sides.  *Check all PLOTS signage before driving into fields with vehicles when waterfowl hunting to ensure landowner allows vehicles.  *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs.  *Nov. 20: Deer gun season closes.  *Nov. 20: Zone 1 Early Season mountain lion season closes.  *Nov. 25: Deer muzzleloader season opens. Fishing:  *Devils Lake eleva...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: Nov. 7, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Nov 7, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Reminder that most roads and trails closed to hunting if posted on both sides. *Check all PLOTS signage before driving on with vehicles when waterfowl hunting to ensure landowner allows vehicles. *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Waterfowl hunters reminded to follow ANS regulations when hunting from boats. *Nov. 7: Fall crow season closes. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, Nov. 1: 1,449.28 feet above...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: Oct. 31, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Oct 31, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Reminder that most roads and trails closed to hunting if posted on both sides. *Check all PLOTS signage before driving on with vehicles when waterfowl hunting to ensure landowner allows vehicles. *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Waterfowl hunters reminded to follow ANS regulations when hunting from boats. *Nov. 3: Elk unit E6 closes. *Nov. 4: Deer gun season opens. *Nov. 7: Fall crow season closes....

  • Dakota Recreation Report: Oct. 24, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Oct 24, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Check all PLOTS signage before driving on with vehicles when waterfowl hunting to ensure landowner allows vehicles. *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Waterfowl hunters reminded to follow ANS regulations when hunting from boats. *Applications such as Onyx now have updated electronic posting information for the 2022 hunting season. *Oct. 28: James Valley Pheasants Forever fundraising evening, Club 1883,...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: Oct. 17, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Oct 17, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Check all PLOTS signage before driving on with vehicles when waterfowl hunting to ensure landowner allows vehicles. *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Waterfowl hunters reminded to follow ANS regulations when hunting from boats. *Applications such as Onyx now have updated electronic posting information for the 2022 hunting season. *Oct. 22: Mink, muskrat, & weasel trapping seasons open. *Oct. 23:...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: Oct. 11, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Oct 10, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Check all PLOTS signage before driving on with vehicles when waterfowl hunting to ensure landowner allows vehicles. *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Waterfowl hunters reminded to follow ANS regulations when hunting from boats. *Applications such as Onyx now have updated electronic posting information for the 2022 hunting season. *Oct. 13: Devils Lake Ducks Unlimited banquet, KC Club, 5:30 p.m. Fishing:...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: Oct. 3, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Oct 3, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *Waterfowl hunters reminded to follow ANS regulations when hunting from boats. *Applications such as Onyx now have updated electronic posting information for the 2022 hunting season. *Oct. 6: Finley Fire & Ice Ducks Unlimited, Rumors Tavern, Finley, 5 p.m. *Oct. 7: Elk season opens for lottery license holders in units E1, E2, E6, and E1W. *Oct. 7: Moose season opens for...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: September 26, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Sep 26, 2022

    Outdoor notes:  *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs.  *Applications such as Onyx now have updated electronic posting information for the 2022 hunting season.  *Sept. 29: Valley City Ducks Unlimited banquet, Valley City Eagles Club, 5:30 p.m.  *Oct. 1: Nonresident waterfowl season opens.  *Oct. 1 & 2: Youth pheasant season.  *Oct. 6: Finley Fire & Ice Ducks Unlimited, Rumors Tavern, Finley, 5 p.m.  *Oct. 8: Fall Luminary...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: September 19, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Sep 19, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *PLOTS guide now available online at the Game & Fish Dept. website with printed editions also available at vendors. *Anglers reminded to follow ANS regulations, including draining live wells and removing plugs. *Applications such as Onyx now have updated electronic posting information for the 2022 hunting season. *Sept. 16: Youth deer season opens. *Sept. 17: Youth waterfo...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: September 12, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Sep 12, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Hunters are reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *PLOTS guide now available online at the Game & Fish Dept. website with printed editions also available at vendors. *Anglers reminded to follow ANS regulations, including draining live wells and removing plugs. *Applications such as Onyx now have updated electronic posting information for the upcoming 2022 hunting season. *Sept. 16: Youth deer season opens. *Sept. 17:...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: September 5, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Sep 5, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Hunters are reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *PLOTS guide now available online at the Game & Fish Dept. website with printed editions also available at vendors. *Anglers are reminded to follow ANS regulations, including draining live wells and removing plugs. *Applications such as Onyx now have updated electronic posting information for the upcoming 2022 hunting season. *Blue-green algae updates, N.D. Dept. of En...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: August 29, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Aug 29, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Hunters reminded to put identification on tree stands and blinds when set up on N.D. Game & Fish Dept. WMAs. *First-come, first-served leftover deer licenses for antlerless either species available in units 3A1 and 3F2 and antlerless whitetails in 3F1, 3F2, & 4F. Go to the N.D. Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for information and application. *PLOTS guide now available online at the Game & Fish Dept. website. Printed editions available in late August. *Anglers reminded to...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: August 22, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Aug 22, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *First-come, first-served leftover deer licenses for antlerless, either species, available in units 3A1 and 3F2 and antlerless whitetails in 3F1, 3F2, & 4F. Go to the N.D. Game & Fish Dept. website, (gf.nd.gov) for information and application. *PLOTS guide now available online at the Game & Fish Dept. website. Printed editions available in late August. *Anglers reminded to follow ANS regulations, including draining live wells and removing plugs. *Applications such as Onyx now have...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: August 15, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Aug 15, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Anglers reminded to follow ANS regulations, including draining live wells and removing plugs. *Applications such as Onyx now have updated electronic posting information for the upcoming 2022 hunting season. *Blue-green algae updates, N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality: No area advisories or warnings listed but conditions could change daily. Several N.D. lakes have low toxin levels, including Buffalo Lodge Lake, McHenry Co.; Nelson-Carlson Lake, Ward Co.; Hecker Lake, McLean...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: August 8, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Aug 8, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Anglers reminded to follow ANS regulations, including draining live wells and removing plugs. *Blue-green algae updates, N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality: No advisories or warnings listed but conditions could change daily. Several N.D. lakes are under investigation, including Hobart Lake, Barnes Co. or have low toxin levels, including Hecker’s Lake, Sheridan Co.; Jamestown Reservoir, Lake No. 5, Kidder Co., and Reule Lake, Stutsman Co. Go to the agency website, (deq.nd.gov) f...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: August 1, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Aug 1, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Blue-green algae updates, N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality: No advisories or warnings listed but conditions could change daily. Several N.D. lakes under investigation, including Hecker Lake, Sheridan Co.; Hobart Lake, Barnes Co.; and Jamestown Reservoir or have low toxin levels, including Lake No. 5, Kidder Co.; and Reule Lake, Stutsman Co. Go to the agency website, (deq.nd.gov) for more information. *Aug. 3: Pronghorn applications due. *Aug. 3: Registration opens for the...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: July 25, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Jul 25, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Blue-green algae updates, N.D. Dept. of Environmental Quality: No advisories or warnings listed but conditions could change daily. Several N.D. lakes under investigation or have low toxin levels with Lake No. 5, Kidder Co., and Reule Lake, Stutsman Co., listed as “Low Toxin Level”. Go to the agency website, (deq.nd.gov) for more information. *Aug. 3: Pronghorn applications due. *Aug. 3: Registration opens for the Sept. 16 - 18 Wild Outdoor Women workshop, Lake Metigoshe Sta...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: July 18, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Jul 18, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *July 29: Halloween in July, Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau. Tournaments: *July 23: Devils Lake, Creel Bay; Lake Ashtabula, Ashtabula Crossing. *July 30: Devils Lake, Woodland Resort; Devils Lake, launch from East Bay, 6-Mile Bay, or Henegar Landing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, July 12: 1,450.74 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.71 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,837.69 MSL; 20,800 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily...

  • Dakota Recreation Report: July 11, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Jul 11, 2022

    Tournaments: *July 15 & 16: Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park. *July 16: Devils Lake. *July 23: Devils Lake, Creel Bay; Lake Ashtabula, Ashtabula Crossing. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, July 5: 1,450.71 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.74 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,836.7 MSL; 20,900 cubic feet per second average (CFS) Garrison Dam daily releases. *N.D. Game & Fish Dept. Dist. game wardens: No east-central area lakes or Devils Lake reports....

  • Dakota Recreation Report: July 4, 2022

    Patricia Stockdill|Jul 4, 2022

    Outdoor notes: *Fireworks prohibited on U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Nat’l. Wildlife Refuges and N.D. Game & Fish Wildlife Mgmt. Areas (WMA). Tournaments: *July 9: Devils Lake, Creel Bay. *July 9 & 10: Devils Lake. *July 15 & 16: Lake Sakakawea, Fort Stevenson State Park. *July 16: Devils Lake. Fishing: *Devils Lake elevation, June 28: 1,450.83 feet above mean sea level (MSL). *Stump Lake elevation: 1,450.81 MSL. *Lake Sakakawea elevation: 1,835.24 MSL; 20,900 cubic feet per second (CFS) Garriso...

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