For many North Dakota hunters, the work doesn’t end when the pheasant hits the ground—it continues with proper handling, identification, and care once the bird is in hand. A new instructional segment from the North Dakota Game and Fish Department walks hunters[...]
Tag: Wild Game
Prairie Fare: The wild side of the menu — Safe cooking with wild game
“If it were up to you, all the deer would be living in our garage,” my dad said to me. I squinted at him sideways and grinned. He knew me well. My dad was tracking the deer tags from local hunters. I[...]
Watch: Pheasant Crowing Counts Early Indicators of Population Rebound
After two mild winters and well-timed spring rains, North Dakota’s pheasants are bouncing back in a big way. Biologist R.J. Gross from Game and Fish reports that overwinter survival is up and breeding roosters are crowing in strong numbers—especially in the southwest,[...]
Cayla’s Kitchen: Wild Turkey Burgers
For a fresh take on wild turkey, North Dakota Game & Fish Marketing Coordinator Cayla Bendel shares this enticing Lemon Basil burger recipe. Full recipe follows below the video. Ingredients & Directions Patties 1 lb ground wild turkey 1 egg ½ tsp.[...]