Category Archives: Outdoors Live

Breeding waterfowl population counts include lower estimate for blue-winged teal, mallard; goose numbers increase
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' spring 2025 waterfowl population count found that Minnesota's blue-winged teal population is 60% below last year. Blue-winged teal prefer small, temporar...
Sports/Outdoors Aug 04, 2025

#NDGF 2025 Swan Hunt Applications
Hunters applying for a 2025 swan license can submit an online application through the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's website, gf.nd.gov. North Dakota residents and nonresidents are eligible t...
Sports/Outdoors Aug 04, 2025

Minnestoa #DNR Conservation Officer Reports August 4, 2025
Weekly CO report District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2025-08-04 CO Tony Hams (Warroad North) spent the week checking area anglers, monitoring ATV traffic, and following up on various complaints. ...
Sports/Outdoors Aug 04, 2025 MN DNR Conservation Officer

#NDGF 2025 Early Canada Goose Dates Announced
North Dakota's early Canada goose season dates are set, with bag limits and licensing requirements the same as last year. Opening day is Aug. 15 in all three zones. Closing dates are Sept. 7 in the Mi...
Sports/Outdoors Aug 04, 2025

#NDGF 2025 Small Game, Waterfowl, Furbearer Regulations Set
North Dakota's 2025 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set, with some noteworthy changes from last year. These changes include: Opening day for ducks, geese, coots and m...
Sports/Outdoors Aug 01, 2025

#NDGF 2025 ANS Prevention Continues
While North Dakota has low numbers of aquatic nuisance species, ongoing efforts to protect state waters from the spread of ANS highlight the need for further education and regulation compliance among ...
Sports/Outdoors Jul 30, 2025

RiverKeepers Ruler On The Red
A fun virtual fishing tournament on the Red River for all ages. When: August (National Fishing Month!) Where: Red River of the North between Cass 22/Clay 26 and Cass 16/Clay 8 Entry Fee: FREE How it W...
Sports/Outdoors Jul 30, 2025

Deer season details available now and hunting licenses on sale Aug. 1
Hunters can now review the 2025 Minnesota deer hunting regulations, and deer hunting licenses will be available to purchase starting Friday, Aug. 1. Deer season details for each deer permit area and e...
Sports/Outdoors Jul 29, 2025

Apply through Aug. 15 for Minnesota prairie chicken hunt lottery
Hunters can apply through Friday, Aug. 15, to be chosen for one of 125 permits for the 2025 Minnesota prairie chicken hunting season. The nine-day prairie chicken season begins Saturday, Sept. 27, and...
Sports/Outdoors Jul 29, 2025

A Little Bit About Baitfish In North Dakota
By Doug Leier In my job, I try to consume as much outdoors media as possible. You've got your favorites and so do I. I'll acknowledge my bias with North Dakota OUTDOORS, the Game and Fish Depar...
Sports/Outdoors Jul 29, 2025 NDGF minnows bait
