It was March 7 when my old friend and game warden Cory Erck called on a Friday afternoon. While I was working indoors at a sport show, he was out patrolling his district. After the usual pleasantries, we compared notes—from the boat ramps open on the Missouri River to snow geese showing up on the
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Every spring and fall, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department hits the road for a series of public advisory meetings across the state. It’s a chance for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts to ask questions, share feedback, and hear updates on everything from big game management to fisheries, enforcement, and conservation planning. This spring’s
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If you haven’t purchased your new fishing license, it was due April 1. I’d encourage you to give it a try on the Game and Fish app. Last year I did it for the first time exclusively on the app. I did the same this year and it was even quicker than it was last
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Whether you’re chasing walleye or just out for a day on the water, Lake Sakakawea’s 2025 season is shaping up to offer plenty to look forward to. From snowpack levels that feed the lake, to ramp access and healthy fish numbers, the latest update from North Dakota Game and Fish covers what anglers need to
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There’s something grounding about a recipe that comes with a coastline. This fish casserole, shared straight from a family cabin in Norway’s Flatanger archipelago, is more than comfort food—it’s a slice of place. With cod caught in the winter winds and vegetables grown in some of the country’s richest soil, the dish blends simplicity with
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Like many growing up hunting, fishing and trapping, my memories of our North Dakota game wardens were my first exposure to natural resource law enforcement. In LaMoure, it was Harold Bellin. In Valley City, Delbert Tibke. Before becoming a game warden myself, I rode along with Ken Skuza – now a game warden in Riverdale
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Years ago in grade school, we took a field trip to Valley City National Fish Hatchery. Even now, I don’t think I fully appreciated what was right in our own backyard. I know back then I certainly didn’t. What I did know is that I loved to fish. I was fascinated by the hatchery setting
Read & ShareThe North Dakota House of Representatives has passed House Bill 1470 with a vote of 64-25-5, advancing it to the Senate for consideration. This legislation proposes adjustments to various hunting, fishing, and related activity fees within the state. Key changes outlined in the bill include: These proposed fee adjustments aim to support wildlife management and
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After a day spent on the ice, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of chowder to bring comfort. R3 Coordinator Cayla Bendel shares an easy and flavorful pike chowder recipe that highlights simple ingredients and straightforward steps. With the rich blend of fish, bacon, and cream, this dish warms up any cold evening. Gather
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In this week’s NDO News, learn about the game and fish violations seen across the state in 2024. Watch below.
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If you visit a fish camp in Manitoba, changes are coming. Starting in 2027, the province will ban the use of baitfish and leeches to protect its waters from invasive species and fish diseases. While the move is part of a broader conservation plan, it’s sending ripples through local businesses like Smoke N Fish, which
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I’m not a professional angler. When it comes to tips and tactics on how to land a lunker walleye or fill a stringer in short order, I’ve got more questions than answers. In the not so recent past I casually refered to myself as the human cold front because of a perceived lack of fishing
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North Dakota Game & Fish has a couple quick hit stories this week. Among them are the early results of the midwinter waterfowl survey. You can watch news on results below. And in other Game & Fish News: A Minot Fisherman Caught a State Record Burbot Shane Johnson’s 19-pound, 8-ounce burbot broke a state record
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Have you wondered how old the fish are in Lake Sakakwea? Would you like to know why it matters? If so, Mike Anderson with North Dakota Game & Fish has you covered. The video below gives you a quick primer on how biologists determine fish age and how the knowledge helps us manage our fisheries.
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The currently named culprit is Scotchgard; it’s the commercial name for a stain-resistant chemical known as perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS for short. It’s part of a larger group of chemicals called PFAS, and the problem is these chemicals persist in the environment for a long time. Scotchgard hasn’t been manufactured in the U.S. for
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Every spring Game and Fish wardens trap fish on Lake Sakakawea and harvest their eggs for the fish hatchery. This year, trapped in those nets was a behemoth walleye. Mike McFeely writes of the tale that’s documented with pictures.
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