Category Archives: Sports powered by 740 The Fan
HIP Registration for Migratory Bird Hunters
Migratory bird hunters of all ages need to register with the Harvest Information Program prior to hunting ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, coots, cranes, snipe, doves and woodcock. Hunters must regist...
Doug Leier Aug 13, 2024 A large group of waterfowl takes flight from the Lake Andes Wetland Management District in South Dakota. (Courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
What's good for the meadowlark is good for deer too
By Doug Leier The Western meadowlark is North Dakota's state bird but did you know one of it's closest relatives is the less embraced common blackbird? Yes, meadowlarks are members of the black...
Doug Leier Aug 13, 2024 A western meadowlark sings a song of spring on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, near Lake Tschida in North Dakota.
Minnesota #DNR Conservation Officer Reports-August 12, 2024
District 1 - Baudette area Last updated: 2024-08-12 CO Ben Huener (Roseau) attended training throughout the week. Over the weekend, a detail was worked on Lake of the Woods with a few other officers. ...
Syndicated Author Aug 12, 2024
Concurrent Season Deer Licenses
Hunters can purchase additional, concurrent season deer licenses Aug. 14 at 8 a.m. Central time on the North Dakota Game and Fish Department's website, gf.nd.gov. There is no limit on the number of co...
Doug Leier Aug 12, 2024
Muskies, Walleyes, and Bass Fishing the Focus of Upcoming Seminar in Maplewood State Park
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned angler, you won't want to miss this workshop with fishing guide Brady Baxter in Maplewood State Park on Saturday, August 24. Baxter is a five-time recipient of...
Syndicated Author Aug 12, 2024 Maplewood State Park (Joe Leier photo credit)
Early Canada Goose Dates Announced
NDGF News: 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...
Doug Leier Aug 07, 2024
2024 #NDGF Small Game, Waterfowl, Furbearer Regulations Set
North Dakota's 2024 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set, and most season structures are similar to last year. Noteworthy items include: Opening day for ducks, geese, ...
Doug Leier Aug 06, 2024 photo by Craig Bihrle, ND Game and Fish
August is still a great time to fish
By Doug Leier Even if you don't have kids in school, the circadian rhythm as I refer to it is evident. When school is out, summer starts and when back to school sales and fall practices begin, ...
Doug Leier Aug 06, 2024 NDGF fishing
2024 #NDGF Pronghorn Applications Due
The deadline to apply for the 2024 pronghorn hunting season is Aug. 7. Applicants can apply online by visiting the North Dakota Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Only North Da...
Doug Leier Aug 05, 2024
Regulation change will increase walleye limit to 2 on Mille Lacs Lake
Early season conditions allow for increased late season fishing opportunity Effective Friday, Aug. 16, Mille Lacs walleye anglers can harvest up to two walleye through Saturday, Nov. 30. Both fish can...
Syndicated Author Aug 01, 2024 MND DNR Mille Lacs