Category Archives: Outdoors Live
Nest Predator Bounty Program Sets Record for Youth Participation
Pierre, S.D. - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) today announced the final tail collection total for the fifth year of the Nest Predator Bounty Program as part of Gov. Noem's Second Century ...
Jul 11, 2023
Learning from the dead
By Doug Leier It's been nearly 20 years since the first legal mountain lion season in North Dakota. To think there's a generation that has grown up never knowing a time when there wasn't a seas...
Jul 11, 2023 Photo ID (L Stephanie Tucker R Cami Wright)
NDGF biologists necropsy
Ruffed grouse counts remain high in core of ruffed grouse range
Sharp-tailed grouse population similar to recent years Minnesota's ruffed grouse spring population counts are up again from last year and are similar to other recent peaks in the 10-year population cy...
Jul 11, 2023 Ruffed Grouse in Aspen
Say Yes to Clean, Drain, Dry
While the effort to stop the introduction and transportation of aquatic nuisance species in North Dakota has been mostly successful, challenges remain as not all anglers, pleasure boaters and other wa...
Jul 10, 2023
Zebra Mussels Discovered in Sand Lake National Refuge
Zebra mussels discovered in Sand Lake National Refuge Pierre, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Sand Lake National ...
Jul 07, 2023 SD Game Fish and Parks Sand Lake Zebra Mussels
Participate in Race the Red
We are set for Monday, July 17 with all three flag races starting at 6:30 p.m. Choose between 1.5, 3.5, and 6 mile races on the Red River. Start at Dike East in Fargo, paddle to a designated turnaroun...
Jul 07, 2023
2023 #NDGF Fisheries Crews Overcome Challenges
By Doug Leier I'll apologize in advance as I'd rather not dig up bad memories, but this past winter started too early and stayed too long. But sometimes as a friend reminded me, "we can turn the page,...
Jul 04, 2023
WMA Regulations Prohibit Fireworks, Camping Restrictions Lifted for Holiday
Outdoor enthusiasts should note that possession or use of fireworks on state wildlife management areas is prohibited. The primary objective of a wildlife management area is to enhance wildlife ...
Jun 29, 2023
Put Garbage Where it Belongs
Outdoor recreationists are encouraged to keep it clean this summer by packing out all trash. All garbage, including used fireworks, should be placed in a proper trash receptacle. If trash cans ...
Jun 28, 2023
2023 NDGF Operation Dry Water
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will participate in Operation Dry Water as part of a nationally coordinated effort to increase knowledge about the dangers of boating under the influence. The...
Jun 27, 2023
