Early winter in North Dakota is unlike anything else – a time of transition, not just in the weather, but in mindset. The landscape quiets. The urgency of fall – hunting seasons, harvest, migration – fades and the brown turns white. Christmas[...]
The cold finally has an upside. Minot’s outdoor rinks are open, the ice is thick enough to hold, and the warming houses are stocked with hot cocoa and $5 skate rentals. Whether you’re at Roosevelt Park, Polaris, Perkett, or Corbett Ballpark, the[...]
The sun won’t be up yet when a small band of birders gathers at Prairie Sky Bread this Saturday morning, thermoses in hand, ready to spend the shortest days of the year doing something humans have done for 126 winters straight: counting[...]
One of the long-standing goals of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department is to keep hunting and fishing regulations as simple and straightforward as possible, all while ensuring the protection of the resource for future generations. That balance isn’t always easy.[...]
BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota State Water Commission (SWC) approved more than $30.4 million in cost-share funding for water supply and other water infrastructure projects across the state during its December 16 meeting in Bismarck. The approved projects include municipal and[...]
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After a long season in the field, your firearms have likely seen their fair share of dust, moisture, and gunpowder residue. It’s easy to lean them in the corner of the safe and forget about them until next year, but a little[...]
MINOT, N.D. – A series of new signs now mark Minot State University’s bike and walking trail, “Buckshot’s Backyard,” giving users clearer access points and improving safety at one of the University’s newest outdoor attractions. Installed in early October by the MSU[...]
If you spend time in the countryside northeast of Minot, you may want to keep your eyes a little wider open. Reports of gray wolf sightings are increasing around the J. Clark Salyer Wildlife Refuge, and state officials say at least a[...]
North Dakota’s open-water season delivered its share of highs and lows, and fisheries officials say those lessons now set the stage for a promising winter. Storm damage and a new zebra mussel discovery created headaches, but community ponds thrived, salmon numbers impressed,[...]
Wildlife experts in Manitoba are trying to make sense of an unusually high number of Canada goose deaths across several communities this fall. While avian influenza is a known threat, researchers say the scale of mortality is surprising given that many birds[...]
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Today is opening day at Bottineau Winter Park, where crews have spent two weeks running snow guns around the clock to build a solid base for the season. The Bunny Hill, Pony Hill, Raceway Slope, and Tower Trail are ready, with more[...]
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a deadly neurological illness in deer caused by a misfolded protein; it isn’t easy to understand. Recognizing that complex science needs engaging delivery, University of Minnesota researchers have developed a unique solution: “Cofactor.” This new text-based video game,[...]
What makes darkhouse spearfishing stand out from other types of fishing — especially in the winter? Is it more challenging? Absolutely. Does it bring a unique kind of success and satisfaction? No doubt about it. Fishing in winter already comes with its[...]
North Dakota’s early winter hasn’t delivered the steady cold needed to build reliable ice, and that’s keeping game wardens on alert. In a new video, Game Warden Supervisor Jackie Lundström walks hunters and anglers through the real risks of thin ice and[...]
Late-Season Hunting: An Underrated Opportunity When most hunters think about prime time for pheasants, grouse or whitetails in North Dakota, early November usually comes to mind. Those crisp mornings, full stands of cover, and fields humming with activity. But there’s a quiet[...]
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Churchill’s Polar Bear Marathon earned its name this year, giving organizers and runners an up-close look at the animals that define the region. With Hudson Bay still unfrozen, more bears than usual lingered near town — and conservation officers warned it was[...]