WILDLIFE
Hibernation weather?
Unless you live in a cave, you're likely well aware that, although it's only early autumn, Old Man Winter has already reared his ugly head for the first time here in the Red River Valley. If the ...
Posted on 10/4/12 at 9:15 PM
When worlds collide: human, critter and virus
Two of the more intriguing health stories this past summer didn't involve rogue sharks, swine flu or any of the other usual suspects. The stars of this particular show were the hantavirus and the West...
Posted on 9/26/12 at 9:47 AM
2012 watchable wildlife photo contest
The deadline for submitting photos to the North Dakota Game and Fish Departments annual Watchable Wildlife Photo Contest is Sept. 30. The contest has categories for nongame and game species, as well ...
Posted on 7/6/12 at 2:30 PM
Getting Wild in the City!
Fridays are hectic days in my office, but last week turned interesting when a hen turkey decided to take a walk right in front of my office windows. Believe me when I say I was surprised! What has...
Posted on 4/3/12 at 5:30 AM
St. Paul man captures long buck fight on video
Fellow outdoors writer Chris Niskanen at the St. Paul Pioneer Press posted some good video of two bucks fighting just days before the Minnesota deer season in the back yard of a St. Paul man. Two vide...
Posted on 11/10/10 at 11:31 AM
Crane studies go the distance: Northern Prairie's work on Sandhill cranes has far-reaching impact
By By Kari Lucin, The Jamestown Sun , May 23, 2013
Crookston moose shooed out of town
A moose is no longer on the loose in town here. After spending about 10 weeks in the city limits, entertaining residents and frustrating authorities, the moose has moved — or, more accurately, been pushed — out of town.By By Ryan Bakken, Forum News Service , May 04, 2013
Trial set in Musick mountain lion case
A Mitchell, S.D., man accused of illegally using dogs to hunt a mountain lion in February in Pennington County is scheduled to stand trial before a judge in June.By By Chris Mueller, Forum News Service , April 18, 2013
Western ND bighorn sheep population healthy
The bighorn sheep population in North Dakota has increased to its second-highest level on record, but hunting licenses still will not increase in the near future.April 12, 2013
Coyote program proves popular in N.D.
By By Blake Nicholson , Associated Press , April 05, 2013
Smith cited for award
Area winners were among those recognized at the 29th Annual Wildlife Art Show and Expo March 8-10 for the North Dakota Taxidermists Association at the Ramada Inn, Bismarck.By By Sun Staff , April 05, 2013
Gun panic-buying helps wildlife
The recent rush by gun enthusiasts to buy firearms could have a surprising consequence: millions more dollars to protect pheasants, deer and other wildlife. A 75-year-old program finances wildlife projects with revenue collected from a federal excise taxes on firearms. The Wildlife Restoration Fund has sent billions of dollars to states over the years, helping them buy, develop and maintain land for wildlife management.By By Jim Malewitz, Stateline.org , April 02, 2013
Wildlife officials: Be on lookout for whoopers
Endangered whooping cranes are in the midst of their spring migration and will be passing through North Dakota during the next several weeks.April 01, 2013
Wildlife officials: Be on the lookout for whoopers
Endangered whooping cranes are in the midst of their spring migration and will be passing through North Dakota during the next several weeks.March 30, 2013
Purple martins losing habitat
Many people who don’t hunt or fish are still familiar with national conservation organizations like Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Pheasants Forever.By Doug Leier, North Dakota Outdoors , March 29, 2013
Report whooping cranes during migration
Outdoorsmen are urged to report any whooping crane sighting that might occur during the spring migration. Depending on weather, the birds could be moving north during the next several weeks, according to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.March 25, 2013
ND officials seek help in documenting eagle nests
North Dakota's Game and Fish Department is seeking the public's help in documenting bald eagle nests.March 23, 2013
Wildlife and oil don’t mix
No matter how pretty a picture the oil industry and state officials try to paint, the impacts on wildlife and habitat in North Dakota’s Oil Patch will be significant, and not positive. Several studies are under way in oil country to gauge effects on sensitive game and non-game species, including the iconic mule deer. There is no doubt that as the number of oil rigs in the grasslands, Badlands and other places explodes from 7,000 to 35,000 in the next few years, wildlife populations will be severely affected. It’s happening already.By The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead , March 15, 2013
Bighorn sheep moved in park
By By Brad Dokken, Forum News Service , March 12, 2013
Use grants to add to outdoor fund
Here’s a twist: If the Outdoor Heritage Fund as passed by the North Dakota House becomes law, the meetings of its advisory board might be right up there with University of North Dakota hockey as one of North Dakota’s favorite spectator sports.By Grand Forks Herald , March 07, 2013
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