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(Editor's Note: This is a compilation of two press releases from the 2020 National Finals Rodeo (NFR) at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Tex., written by Ted Harbin of TwisTed Rodeo. The event was held December 3-12.) Bridger Anderson splits Round 2 title (December 4) ARLINGTON, Texas – Ever since he was a youngster, Bridger Anderson has dreamed of competing on ProRodeo's biggest stage. Once at the National Finals Rodeo, he wanted to prove just why he deserved to be here. After having a bit of a...
NR-S senior Kayahna Hopfauf will be suiting up for the Lake Region State College Lady Royals' volleyball team in 2021. The 5'10" middle hitter, who accumulated 455 kills, 96 blocks, 27 aces and 74 digs during her career with the Rockets, will join Coach Steve Waddell's program next fall. Kayahna, the daughter of Brian and Angie Hopfauf of New Rockford, had this to say about her decision, in a press release distributed by LRSC: "I love the game of volleyball, and did not want to say goodbye to...
The New Rockford-Sheyenne Rockets are gearing up for the start of their winter athletic season, and both the boys and girls basketball teams will be on the court this week. NDHSAA attendance guidelines were updated on Dec. 9, which allows for more capacity in the NR-S gym. Note this increase in capacity rides on the commitment from fans and players to wear a mask. Superintendent Jill Louters says, “As we prepare for our opening games, it is absolutely critical that all of our team personnel, our home and our visiting fans comply with the new g...
Have you ever tried darkhouse spearfishing in North Dakota? If not, there's a first time for everything? As we've seen since last March when the pandemic began cancelling, rescheduling and turning much of the world upside down, interest and participation in recreating outdoors has been on the rise. Recently, Greg Power, Game and Fish Department fisheries division chief, shared some insight from last year's spearing survey that showed 27% did so for the first time in winter 2019-20. While there...
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. *Darkhouse spearing open on lakes where it is allowed when ice conditions permit safe access. *North Dakota state parks remain open with trails usable for hiking. Check with individual parks for other available amenities yet this fall, however. *Dec. 19: Eastern N.D. Canada goose season closes. *Dec. 24: Western N.D. Canada goose...
It might seem like pheasant numbers are down in certain areas as the season approaches its end, and people may be inclined to assume that by not hunting roosters in these final weeks that they may be helping preserve populations for next season. That’s likely not the case, however, and to the contrary, removing some of those late season roosters now may be good for next year’s populations. So, if you’re thinking about holding off on hunting the upper Midwest’s favorite upland bird because they s...
Waterfowl Book Makes Great Gift Can’t find a gift for your waterfowl hunter? You might want to check out the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s, “The Duck Factory – A History of Waterfowl in North Dakota.” Authored by Mike Jacobs and Erik Fritzell, the 213-page, soft-cover publication in full color traces the history of waterfowl species and their habitats in North Dakota. Migratory game bird program leader Mike Szymanski said there is a lot of interesting information about the interactions with people and waterfowl in North Dakota. ...
In the first installment of this two-part series celebrating the start of the ice season, it was pointed out that the last half century has been an amazing ice age for hardwater anglers. From tackle to tech and the advanced tactics both allow for on the ice, these options have opened a world of better fishing to those who have followed along. As a result, considerably more fish are caught each winter than the season before, ice fishing has become its own booming industry, and the pastime has...
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Due to altered production schedules at our printing plant over the Christmas and New Year holidays, we have early press deadlines coming up. Please submit all news, correspondence and advertising for the Dec. 28 issue by no later than Monday, Dec. 21 at noon. Information to be included in the Jan. 4 issue must be received by no later than Monday, Dec. 28 at noon. Copy can be sent to PO Box 752, New Rockford, ND 58356, emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at our office at 817 Central...
