Category Archives: Outdoors Live

Do you need a shelter license? As you prepare for ice fishing, make sure to read up on ice shelter licenses. Minnesota fishing regulations recognize two types of shelters: portable and nonportable. Fi...

North Dakota's free ice fishing weekend is Dec. 25-26.   Resident anglers may fish that weekend without a license. All other winter fishing regulations apply.   Fishing regulations and infor...

Winter anglers are reminded that any fish house left unoccupied on North Dakota waters must be made of materials that will allow it to float.   Other fish house regulations include: Fish houses d...

District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2021-12-13 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) checked area muzzleloader, trapping and angling activity. Angling on Lake of the Woods was overall good, but inconsistent. Ic...

  by Doug Leier North Dakota's fish and wildlife diversity is impressive. From paddlefish and pallid sturgeon in the Missouri River to trophy catfish and lake sturgeon in the Red River. We're hom...

Anglers are encouraged to refer to the North Dakota 2020-22 Fishing Guide or the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's website for winter fishing regulations, plus fishing questions and answers. &nb...

Early ice season walleye can often be found in the same locations as they were late in the open water season. Ideal spots to fish are the remnant weeds and areas with structure. Anglers should set up ...

Winter Solstice Walk Join us on Tuesday, December 21 to bring some light and cheer to the longest night of the year. The looped trail at Trollwood Park (3664 Elm Street North in Fargo) will be lit at ...

  Even with extreme drought, North Dakota continues to enjoy "the good old days" of fishing, no matter the time of year. A historical comparison from as recently as the mid-1980s when there were ...

District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2021-12-06 CO Corey Sura (Baudette East) spent time checking anglers on Upper Red Lake throughout the week. Much like anglers? success, the thickness of the ic...