Giving the Gift of Wild Game
Just because you give it away, doesn’t mean your daily limit changes. Get all the details from ND Game & Fish on the requirements of gifting your daily take.
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Biologist at Teddy Roosevelt National Park Hopes to Slow Horse Reproduction
The hope is to slow the growth of the Park’s wild horse herd, but the work is experimental and being tested for the first time.
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Quick Refresher on Ice Fishing Regulations
The rules and regulations for fishing on the ice are different than those of the summertime. Check out this quick video from ND Game & Fish for a refresher.
Read & ShareNorthwest Landowners Association Meets in Stanley
The group had their annual meeting in Stanley on Saturday. The issues at hand… the impact of oil and gas development and the upcoming legislative session.
Read & Share sourced from: Dickinson PressWinter Fishing Looking Good
The conditions are set up well for a good winter fishing season on the ice. Get the full story from Doug Leier, ND Game & Fish Outreach Biologist.
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Amtrak: Riders Growing, On-time Performance Slipping
People continue to turn to Amtrak is a transportation solution getting to and from North Dakota, but the rail company’s on-time performance is not very good (~25% on-time rate). It is hoped that new track between Minot and Williston will help.
Read & Share sourced from: Williston HeraldHeading to Vegas Anytime Soon?
The odds are pretty good that you’ll get hoodwinked by unscrupulous cab driver. Get informed, get a laugh, and get a clear picture of government bureaucracy doing some of its finest work all in this one article.
Read & Share sourced from: QuartzNew Ag Genetics Lab in Fargo?
A new ag research lab is being built in Fargo. The National Agricultural Genotyping Center is under construction now, but it has State contributed funding on the line with the Governor’s proposed budget. Agricultural Commissioner Doug Goehring requested $800,000 for the project.
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Pipelines, Pulses, and Cowboys… The Leader-Post Daily Roudup
Three stories worth passing along from Regina’s Leader-Post. Oil boom triggering cowboy shortage on Prairies: Our appetite for oil is leading to higher prices for the burgers we so love. Wall blasts Ont., Que. for pipeline ‘conditions’: Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall calls conditions set by Ontario and Quebec Premiers as ‘out of line’. The issue at
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Safety on Ice Starts with Good Decisions
Knowing when you should be on the ice and in what type of vehicle will give you the best chance of not having to aget a little cold, or perhaps die. Check out this video from North Dakota Game and Fish on how to stay safe on the ice this winter.
Read & ShareReport: Sage Grouse Need Three Mile Buffer to Protect Breeding Grounds From Drilling
This is the first report on an issue that has the potential to become a big story in energy development. The U.S.G.S. report did not make any management recommendations ahead of a court-ordered September 2015 deadline on conservation measures needed for the species.
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Carbon Credit Conservation Program Gets a Start
The program compensates land owners for agreeing to keep land in grass, a natural carbon storage mechanism. The test program is being run on 11,000 acres in 6 central North Dakota counties. Partners in the program include Ducks Unlimited, Chevrolet, and the USDA.
Read & Share sourced from: Bismarck TribuneThe Slow Food Revolution is Just Across the Border
Think of it as the opposite of fast food… a more considered approach to diet and eating. But be careful, a taste of the diet has the potential to infect your entire world view and lifestyle.
Read & Share sourced from: Estevan MercuryTrending Towards Fewer Durum Growers
The growing region is shifting to the west and their are less acres planted. More video coverage from KX News here.
Read & Share sourced from: KX NewsAccessory Housing Units Get Approval From Minneapolis Planning Commision
It’s a newer (or perhaps older) housing concept that’s gaining favor in many urban areas around the country. Considering Minot’s housing issues, it’s worth knowing about.
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Genetically Engineered Potato Approved by USDA
Branded as the ‘Innate’ , the potato fries a little cleaner (less carcinogens released) and is more resistant to bruising.
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